Microsoft Corp. has announced a strategic cooperation with business incubator, iHub, and the m:lab East Africa consortium to enable start-ups, innovators and the developer community of East Africa to expand their skills and build businesses with Microsoft technologies
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Satellite broadband brings cash machines to rural areas in Africa
ATM networks have been be rolled out across Africa following an agreement signed between SatADSL and SES Broadband Services for the development of new high-speed satellite broadband solutions in the continent
AfDB launches open data platforms for 20 African countries
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has set up open-data platforms for 20 African countries, including Ethiopia, Malawi, Namibia and Nigeria, which will be aimed at increasing access to reliable data on Africa
MTN strengthens partnership with Tecnotree
MTN Group has announced a broader partnership with Tecnotree to make its business critical IT solutions accessible across the group
MTN Group to increase its interest in MTN Cyprus
MTN Group has revealed plans to acquire a 50 per cent equity interest in MTN Cyprus from its local partner Amaracos Holdings