Pico, which provides network infrastructure to financial firms, said that it has expanded its operations into South Africa and has connected directly to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)
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Ingenico, Paycode team up on Zambia subsidy programme
Frances Ingenico Group said it partnered with payments technology company Paycode to help Zambia roll out a biometric system which is used to distribute subsidies
Gambia launches National Summary Data Page
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that Gambia has launched its National Summary Data Page (NSDP) which will provide essential macroeconomic data on the country
Angola Cables expands global IP network coverage with new peering locations
Multinational telecoms company, Angola Cables has added additional peering points at the following international locations, IX.BR São Paulo and Fortaleza, Equinix Ashburn and Miami and NIIX and DE-CIX in New York
South Africa removes broadcast regulator chair after conviction
South Africas parliament said its committee on communications recommended suspending Rubben Mohlaloga, chairperson of Independent Communications Authority of South Africa or Icasa