Here is a brief overview of the week’s news on Communication Africa, from 19th - 23rd June 2017
AIF announces the top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2017
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
Communications Africa weekly digest - 5th - 9th June
Here is a brief overview of the week’s news on Communications Africa, from 5th-9th June 2017
Datacloud Europe discusses challenges facing the African data centre market
Datacloud Europe is taking place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo, Monaco with a special colocated summit, Invest in Africas Data Centres
Internet Society and Commission of the African Union launch internet infrastructure security guidelines for Africa
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
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![Zoho partners with She Code Africa to upskill African women in tech through intensive training in low-code development via the Young Creators Program. (Image source: Adobe Stock)](/images/AdobeStock_485932346.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/AdobeStock_485932346.webp)
Zoho partners with She Code Africa to upskill African women in tech through intensive training in low-code development via the Young Creators Program. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
![Cofinity Group, Inc. partners with leading African data centre providers, enhancing Africa's digital infrastructure and driving economic growth. (Image source: Adobe Stock) Data Center With Multiple Rows of Fully Operational Server Racks](/images/AdobeStock_267083342.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/AdobeStock_267083342.webp)
Cofinity Group, Inc. partners with leading African data centre providers, enhancing Africa's digital infrastructure and driving economic growth. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
![PalmPay was recognised in CNBC/Statista's "Top 250 Fintech Companies in the World" list, highlighting its role in advancing financial inclusion in Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)](/images/AdobeStock_322561917.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/AdobeStock_322561917.webp)
PalmPay was recognised in CNBC/Statista's "Top 250 Fintech Companies in the World" list, highlighting its role in advancing financial inclusion in Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
![Network International extends partnership with EGBANK to enhance ATM acquiring services and drive digital payment transformation in Egypt. (Image source: Network International) Signing cenremony](/images/EGBxNI_resized.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/EGBxNI_resized.webp)
Network International extends partnership with EGBANK to enhance ATM acquiring services and drive digital payment transformation in Egypt. (Image source: Network International)
![Schneider Electric and IXAfrica launch East Africa’s largest hypercloud data center, ‘NBOX1’, with cutting-edge tech and sustainable design. (Image source: IXAfrica) NBOX1 Data centre](/images/IX_Africa_DC1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/IX_Africa_DC1.webp)
Schneider Electric and IXAfrica launch East Africa’s largest hypercloud data center, ‘NBOX1’, with cutting-edge tech and sustainable design. (Image source: IXAfrica)
![VOX Solutions partners with Orange Burkina Faso to combat messaging fraud and artificial traffic inflation through secure A2P message transmission and the VOX-3. (Image source: Adobe Stock) smartphone with connected dots sphere](/images/AdobeStock_822208430.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/AdobeStock_822208430.webp)
VOX Solutions partners with Orange Burkina Faso to combat messaging fraud and artificial traffic inflation through secure A2P message transmission and the VOX-3. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
![Gamze Aydin, senior vice-president of sales and South Africa country manager at Avanti. (Image source: Avanti Communications) Headshot of Gamze Aydin](/images/Avanti_Comms.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/Avanti_Comms.webp)
Gamze Aydin, senior vice-president of sales and South Africa country manager at Avanti. (Image source: Avanti Communications)
![The introduction of 5G technology is anticipated to bring numerous benefits to the people of Egypt, including increased capacity for seamless connectivity in densely populated areas. (Image source: Adobe Stock) 5G innovation](/images/Nokia.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/Nokia.webp)
The introduction of 5G technology is anticipated to bring numerous benefits to the people of Egypt, including increased capacity for seamless connectivity in densely populated areas. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
![The new 5G towers can connect up to 10,000 users and offer speeds at least ten times faster. (Image source: Adobe Stock) 5G tower for connectivity](/images/AdobeStock_352827466.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/AdobeStock_352827466.webp)
The new 5G towers can connect up to 10,000 users and offer speeds at least ten times faster. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
![MTN Group hosted Nigeria's NIPSS delegation in Johannesburg, fostering collaboration on digital technology, youth empowerment, and job creation. (Image source: MTN Group) Leaders gathered at NIPSS](/images/MTN_1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/MTN_1.webp)
MTN Group hosted Nigeria's NIPSS delegation in Johannesburg, fostering collaboration on digital technology, youth empowerment, and job creation. (Image source: MTN Group)
![Airtel Networks Zambia Plc and Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank partner to provide SMEs with 4G and 5G Internet devices, boosting efficiency and market access. (Image source: Adobe Stock) 5G connectivity](/images/5G_collaboration.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/5G_collaboration.webp)
Airtel Networks Zambia Plc and Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank partner to provide SMEs with 4G and 5G Internet devices, boosting efficiency and market access. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
![The Hubs will provide small businesses with e-commerce training materials and resources, as well as in-person coaching and training sessions, so they can overcome challenges to selling online. (Image source: Adobe Stock) E-commerce business Group](/images/AdobeStock_586859691_3.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/AdobeStock_586859691_3.webp)
The Hubs will provide small businesses with e-commerce training materials and resources, as well as in-person coaching and training sessions, so they can overcome challenges to selling online. (Image source: Adobe Stock)