Exporting to international markets is a powerful way for African tech startups to increase their company’s bottom line, smooth out seasonal dips, and increase competitiveness
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Mastercard have announced a collaboration to increase support to financial institutions, agricultural and technology companies, and other businesses engaged with Mastercard’s Community Pass, a digital platform designed to address infrastructure challenges that arise in digitising rural communities, such as unreliable connectivity, low smartphone ownership, and lack of consistent identification or credential
MTN South Africa and MTN GlobalConnect, in partnership with the 2Africa consortium, which includes China Mobile International, Meta, MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, center3, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone and WIOCC, are going to land the 45,000 km 2Africa cable in Yzerfontein and Duynefontein, South Africa
The African Development Bank has boosted the promotion of resilient, green and sustainable growth, with the launch of the African Green Bank Initiative, a model for deploying green financing across the continent
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has launched the Coalition for Digital Africa, an initiative aimed at expanding the internet in Africa
Qualcomm empowers African tech startups with mentorship. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
GSMA's 2024 report reveals the transformative impact of mobile technology in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting key challenges and growth opportunities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the most active region for mobile money, with East and West Africa seeing the highest growth in registered accounts and monthly usage. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
PalmPay launches USSD code in Nigeria, enabling millions to access financial services without internet, enhancing financial inclusion. (Image source: Palmpay)
MTN South Africa partners with KnowRoaming to introduce the Travel eSIM, offering cost-effective data roaming across 150+ destinations worldwide. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Bringing direct-to-cell satellite connectivity to 4G smartphones in no coverage areas
Public broadcasting remains essential despite funding and digital pressures
Orange Tunisie rolls out satellite broadband in Tunisia
Digitally track and locate tools with Brady’s RFID solution. (Image source: Brady Corporation)
Satellite partnership expands African connectivity
Bringing direct-to-cell satellite connectivity to 4G smartphones in no coverage areas
Orange Tunisie rolls out satellite broadband in Tunisia
Digitally track and locate tools with Brady’s RFID solution. (Image source: Brady Corporation)
Satellite partnership expands African connectivity
Oluwamuyiwa Akinmejiwa explains how data sovereignty laws are reshaping digital infrastructure choices for West African banks
Africa’s rising digital talent opportunity
The satellite network will be integrated with the Yas core infrastructure across its markets
Exploring new energy supply options for powering the continent’s data centres
Hurricane Electric expands network reach in Durban
From orbit to outpost, Vodafone and Amazon Leo reshape rural connectivity with satellite-powered mobile backhaul
Satellite partnership targets Southern Africa’s connectivity gap
Technological innovation remains fundamental to AMN’s approach
