South Africa's information technology sector will see a major investment in form of a US$500 million funding launched by Johannesburg-based Convergence Partners

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

African communications and technology distributor Comztek has opened a new office in Mauritius

Telecommunications company Airtel Africa has said it will invest US$100 million into its Rwandan operations over the next three years

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