The French multinational company Thales Group has announced the acquisition of Gemalto, a Netherlands-based digital security company, for US$5.4bn
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Siemens launches data visualisation project in Accra
Siemens has launched a data visualisation project called FABRIC at the German Africa Business Summit in Accra, demonstrating how crucial data is in transforming Africa’s urban centres into smart cities of the future
Bizcommunity launches Africa domain
Bizcommunity, the wholly independently owned media brand made in Africa for Africa, has announced the launch of the Bizcommunity.africa domain
Ericsson launches Ericsson Industry Connect to accelerate Industry 4.0
Ericsson launched Ericsson Industry Connect, an easy-to-use cellular connectivity solution to accelerate the digital transformation of Industry 4.0
Tax reform, digitisation crucial for Africa’s financial development
Africa needs to digitise its economies, increase tax base and prevent further deterioration of fiscal and debt positions to achieve the UN 2030 global goals (SDGs), and the AU Agenda 2063, according to the 2019 Economic Report on Africa