About US$100mn has been injected into Africa’s fintech and mobile payments sector in 2018, with a significant amount of additional capital to be deployed this year, according to TMT finance, a global telecom, media and tech news and events company
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AFD grants US$130mn loan to complete fibre optic network in Côte d'Ivoire
The French Development Agency (AFD) has granted a US$130mn loan to the National Agency for Côte dIvoires Universal Telecommunications and ICT (ANSUT), to build and develop 7000km fibre optic network in the country
Af Proxy Services boosts African digital economy
Registrars and Resellers (RaRs) that are not ICANN-accredited but wish to provision dotAfrica (.africa) domain names can now do so by becoming a reseller on the AF Proxy Domain Name Registration Platform
MainOne’s MDXI is now most certified data centre in Nigeria
MainOne’s Data Centre subsidiary, MDXI has received its Tier III Constructed Facility certification (TCCF) from the Uptime Institute
FibreCo to boost broadband connectivity in Kroonstad
FibreCo Telecommunications has announced to complete its rollout of fibre in the Kroonstad in the Free State, making reliable high-speed broadband connectivity more accessible to the community
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Rui Faria represents Angola Cables on a global advisory body to strengthen submarine cable infrastructure and boost West Africa's connectivity. (Image source: Angola Cables)
Safaricom Ethiopia brings 4G connectivity to Gambella City, boosting education, infrastructure, and investment potential in the region. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
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Safaricom Ethiopia expands network to Assosa, introducing M-PESA and donating laptops and routers to schools, enhancing connectivity and education. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
ZTE and MTN South Africa showcase 5G-A technology with record-breaking speeds, innovative applications, and future-ready advancements. (Image source: ZTE Corporation)
Rui Faria represents Angola Cables on a global advisory body to strengthen submarine cable infrastructure and boost West Africa's connectivity. (Image source: Angola Cables)
Safaricom Ethiopia brings 4G connectivity to Gambella City, boosting education, infrastructure, and investment potential in the region. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Nokia and Turkcell pioneer quantum-safe cryptography, securing mobile networks today and preparing for future quantum computing threats. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
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Mastercard, MTN, and Arifu collaborate to digitise small businesses in Côte d’Ivoire and Uganda, boosting their growth and resilience through MoMo Coach. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
ITU initiatives empower underserved communities with digital skills, fostering inclusion and innovation for Africa’s sustainable digital future. (Image source: ITU)
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Wim Vanhelleputte, CEO of Safaricom Ethiopia, at the launch ceremony. (Image source: CIO Africa)
Managing Director, PalmPay, Chika Nwosu with Sunil Natraj, CEO, Jumia Nigeria, at the recent press conference to announce the PalmPay / Jumia partnership. (Image source: Palmpay)
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