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OADC Texaf Digital - Kinshasa, a 2MW open-access, Tier-III data centre, boosts DRC's digital ecosystem with carrier-neutral, sustainable infrastructure. (Image source: Open Access Data Centres)
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Rui Faria represents Angola Cables on a global advisory body to strengthen submarine cable infrastructure and boost West Africa's connectivity. (Image source: Angola Cables)
Safaricom Ethiopia brings 4G connectivity to Gambella City, boosting education, infrastructure, and investment potential in the region. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
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Revolutionising network installations, Siemon unveils bundled fibre trunks, combining performance, durability, and ease for faster project delivery. (Image source: Siemon)
Mastercard, MTN, and Arifu collaborate to digitise small businesses in Côte d’Ivoire and Uganda, boosting their growth and resilience through MoMo Coach. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
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Rui Faria represents Angola Cables on a global advisory body to strengthen submarine cable infrastructure and boost West Africa's connectivity. (Image source: Angola Cables)
Safaricom Ethiopia brings 4G connectivity to Gambella City, boosting education, infrastructure, and investment potential in the region. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Nokia and Turkcell pioneer quantum-safe cryptography, securing mobile networks today and preparing for future quantum computing threats. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Revolutionising network installations, Siemon unveils bundled fibre trunks, combining performance, durability, and ease for faster project delivery. (Image source: Siemon)
Mastercard, MTN, and Arifu collaborate to digitise small businesses in Côte d’Ivoire and Uganda, boosting their growth and resilience through MoMo Coach. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
ITU initiatives empower underserved communities with digital skills, fostering inclusion and innovation for Africa’s sustainable digital future. (Image source: ITU)
The collaboration between UnoTelos and Niral Networks is built on a shared vision to overcome the persistent infrastructure limitations that have traditionally impeded technological growth in Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Wim Vanhelleputte, CEO of Safaricom Ethiopia, at the launch ceremony. (Image source: CIO Africa)
Managing Director, PalmPay, Chika Nwosu with Sunil Natraj, CEO, Jumia Nigeria, at the recent press conference to announce the PalmPay / Jumia partnership. (Image source: Palmpay)
Transforming West Africa's connectivity landscape with AMS-IX Lagos, driving growth, efficiency, and digital inclusion across the region. (Image source: AMS-IX Lagos)
Mastercard Strive, Arifu, and MTN Group support small businesses in Côte d’Ivoire and Uganda with digital tools, skills, and financial access. (Image source: Adobe Stock)