The cabinet of Somalia has unanimously endorsed Abdi Sheik Ahmed for the post of director-general of the National Communications Authority (NCA), which is established under Somalia’s Communications Law 2017
Nimbus Infrastructure Limited has acquired a 26.5 per cent stake in Paratus Africa’s Namibian operation for an amount of US$7.98mn
The international tech community is planning to boost Africa’s digital ecosystem by supporting skills development, technology adoption and the growth of digital businesses across the continent
Facebook has announced a number of partnerships across Africa with more than 20 non-governmental organisations and government agencies, to raise awareness of emerging online issues and explore ways to make the internet safer for all
A total of eight deposit money banks have spent US$95mn on IT and electronic business infrastructure in nine months, according to Nigerian newspaper Leadership.
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)
IPT PowerTech scales clean power networks
Paratus launches Essential Access connectivity solution
IFC partners with Cashi to scale interoperable digital payments in Chad. (Image source: IFC)
Financial inclusion grows through mobile money usage
GITEX Africa to showcase Vertiv’s HPC innovations. (Image source: Vertiv)
IPT PowerTech scales clean power networks
Paratus launches Essential Access connectivity solution
IFC partners with Cashi to scale interoperable digital payments in Chad. (Image source: IFC)
Financial inclusion grows through mobile money usage
GITEX Africa to showcase Vertiv’s HPC innovations. (Image source: Vertiv)
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
