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
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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
Uganda set to accelerate 3G infrastructure in rural areas
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has joined forces with Intelsat satellite services and Gilat Satellite Network’s ground infrastructure to deploy the 3G wireless communications infrastructure and expand high-quality broadband access in rural Uganda
Facebook launches NG_Hub in Lagos
As part of its commitment and ongoing investment in Africa, Facebook has unveiled NG_Hub in Lagos, its first flagship community hub space in Africa, in partnership with CcHub
India's Freshworks to expand operations in Africa
Indian software company Freshworks Inc said it would expand its operations into the African market to cash in on growing IT spend in the continent