The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) announced the top 10 nominees who will be contending for the 2017 Innovation Prize for Africa last week, to be awarded in Accra, Ghana on 18th July 2017
Datacloud Europe is taking place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo, Monaco with a special colocated summit, Invest in Africas Data Centres
The guidelines - the first of their kind in Africa - were developed by a multi-stakeholder group of African and global internet infrastructure security experts, a step towards building a more secure Internet in Africa
Here is a brief overview of the weeks new on Communications Africa, from 22 - 26 May 2017
Experts at the International Telecoms Week conference in Chicago have highlighted the need to accelerate investment in Africa to facilitate the continent’s broadband data explosion
Qualcomm empowers African tech startups with mentorship. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Paratus Group partners with Green Telecom to launch Paratus Tanzania, boosting East African connectivity for tourism, mining, and enterprise sectors. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Kaspersky and Smart Africa collaborate to enhance cybersecurity skills, policies, and infrastructure, strengthening Africa’s digital security landscape. (Image source: Kaspersky)
This strategic collaboration focuses on providing broadband Internet access to remote areas, helping to bridge the digital divide in the region. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
NAPAfrica reaches 5Tbps, reinforcing its role as Africa’s leading IXP, improving local traffic, reducing costs, and boosting performance. (
Bayobab Uganda launches Kampala-Malaba fibre route, boosting East Africa’s digital connectivity backbone
Intelsat empowers Mali’s digital future with satellite 4G rollout
This collaboration is set to improve high-speed connectivity for businesses, enterprises, and underserved socio-economic communities
EU and Botswana partner to boost digital skills, governance, and inclusion through strategic collaboration
James Saruchera, co-founder of Afrik. (Image source: Afrik)
Bayobab Uganda launches Kampala-Malaba fibre route, boosting East Africa’s digital connectivity backbone
Intelsat empowers Mali’s digital future with satellite 4G rollout
This collaboration is set to improve high-speed connectivity for businesses, enterprises, and underserved socio-economic communities
EU and Botswana partner to boost digital skills, governance, and inclusion through strategic collaboration
James Saruchera, co-founder of Afrik. (Image source: Afrik)
Connect Xperience to spotlight scalable cloud solutions tailored for Nigeria’s evolving digital economy
MTN's subscribers are on the rise (Image source: Adobe Stock).
BridgeWise is making inroads into North Africa (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Morocco is bracing for an influx of tourists (Image source: Adobe Stock).
Orange and Camusat team up to cut CO₂ emissions from telecom infrastructure and advance net zero goals
The company has introduced its adaptable payment platform (CS+) to the South African market, bringing scalable, agile solutions tailored for business growth
IEA warns AI-driven data centre growth could strain sub-Saharan Africa’s already limited power capacity and supply chains
