South Africas information technology sector will see a major investment in form of a US$500 million funding launched by Johannesburg-based Convergence Partners
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Fund for Econet to finance operations in Zimbabwe and Burundi
Telecoms company Econet Wireless Global Limited has secured financing of US$362 million that it plans to use to help boost its operations in Zimbabwe and Burundi
Comztek steps into Mauritius market
African communications and technology distributor Comztek has opened a new office in Mauritius
Rwanda to receive US$100 million investment from telecoms firm
Telecommunications company Airtel Africa has said it will invest US$100 million into its Rwandan operations over the next three years
Orange launches second ICT innovation competition
Telecommunications giant Orange has launched the second edition of its Orange African Social Venture Prize, which will provide winning companies with a financial endowment and expert support