Facebook has announced winners for its ‘Bots for Messenger Challenge’ launched in February 2017, for the Middle East and African countries, with an aim to recognise and reward start-ups who were able to develop innovative new bots on Messenger
A new update to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Internet of Things Spending Guide forecasts worldwide spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) to grow 16.7 per cent year over year in 2017, reaching just over US$800bn
Orange Digital Ventures Africa is the Group’s investment vehicle for early-stage innovation projects in Africa in areas such as new connectivities, FinTech, the Internet of Things, energy, and e-health
Cisco has predicted that over the next five years (2016 - 2021), global digital transformation will continue to have a significant impact on the demands and requirements of IP networks according to the release of the Cisco Visual Networking Index™ (VNI) Complete Forecast
Telecommunications company BT has announced it has entered into a deal with Bridgestone Europe for new network infrastructure and managed cloud services connecting more than 200 sites across 20 countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
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)
Qualcomm empowers African tech startups with mentorship. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
WIOCC and TMCEL partner to expand high-capacity connectivity across Mozambique and Southern Africa via subsea, terrestrial routes
MTN South Africa partners with KnowRoaming to introduce the Travel eSIM, offering cost-effective data roaming across 150+ destinations worldwide. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Hayo strengthens African presence with offices in Botswana, Liberia, and Malawi to boost digital innovation
OneWeb LEO brings connectivity to Gabon trains
Medusa Africa set to boost Cameroon’s digital connectivity
NuRAN has fully restored all seven sites, bringing them back on air. (Image credit: Nuran Wireless)
Arrel launches modular remittance APIs
Starlink’s satellite-powered broadband network will be made commercially available across CAR. (Image credit: U.S. MISSION CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC)
OneWeb LEO brings connectivity to Gabon trains
Medusa Africa set to boost Cameroon’s digital connectivity
NuRAN has fully restored all seven sites, bringing them back on air. (Image credit: Nuran Wireless)
Arrel launches modular remittance APIs
Starlink’s satellite-powered broadband network will be made commercially available across CAR. (Image credit: U.S. MISSION CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC)
Mastercard expects artificial intelligence and agentic commerce to shape the next phase of Africa’s digital transformation.(Image credit: Mastercard)
Airtel Africa and SpaceX are positioning satellite-enabled mobile connectivity as a critical pillar of Africa’s digital transformation. (Image credit: Tech Africa)
National digital platform transforms Liberia’s payments. (Image source: The Central Bank of Liberia)
Partner programme unlocks growth for niche ISPs. (Image source: Vox)
WIOCC secures US$65mn financing expansion Africa. (Image source: WIOCC)
BBI is tasked with expanding the country’s broadband infrastructure. (Image source: Huawei)
This initiative utilises the Tianqi Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to deliver advanced industrial connectivity across multiple sectors
