A new McKinsey report released at this years ITU Telecom World in Bangkok has highlighted how the fast growth of Africas Internet usage could add US$300bn a year to the continents GDP by 2025, while transforming key sectors including agriculture, retail and health
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Kenya announces supply tender for laptops in schools
The Kenyan government has announced a fresh US$205mn-a-year laptop supply tender for schools, which will be open for bids from manufacturers
Computer Warehouse Group to list on Nigerian Stock Exchange
Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) has announced it will be the first company to be listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) following the launch of new trading engine X-Gen
Metrofibre Networx deploys Ciena’s packing networking solutions
Telecoms infrastructure operator Metrofibre Networx (MFN) has selected network specialist, Ciena, to provide packet networking solutions to support enhanced ethernet managed bandwidth services in South Africa
Datatec subsidiary acquires iConsult
South Africa-based Datatec has announced its subsidiary Logicalis has gained ownership of Channel Islands-based provider of desktop and mail solutions, iConsult