Creating a digital ecosystem in rural areas requires collaboration with local suppliers if long-term success is to be achieved, according to Jeremy Potgieter, regional director for Africa at Eseye, a global IoT cellular connectivity and hardware company
Enea, a supplier of software components for telecoms and cybersecurity, has launched the Enea Unified Data Manager, a hardware-agnostic, cloud-native network function for 4G and 5G data management
Zimbabwean artificial intelligence (AI) expert William Sachiti, CEO of the UK’s start-up Academy of Robotics has published an open-source technology ‘Trees of Knowledge’ to improve access to education through smartphones in Africa
Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct has announced the launch of an AppFactory internship programme sponsored by Samsung South Africa
Data centre operator Teraco has announced that VMware Cloud is now available via VMWare Cloud verified service providers in the Cape Town (CT1) and Johannesburg (JB1) data centre facilities
Qualcomm empowers African tech startups with mentorship. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
GSMA's 2024 report reveals the transformative impact of mobile technology in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting key challenges and growth opportunities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
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)
PalmPay launches USSD code in Nigeria, enabling millions to access financial services without internet, enhancing financial inclusion. (Image source: Palmpay)
MTN South Africa partners with KnowRoaming to introduce the Travel eSIM, offering cost-effective data roaming across 150+ destinations worldwide. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
IPT PowerTech scales clean power networks
Paratus launches Essential Access connectivity solution
IFC partners with Cashi to scale interoperable digital payments in Chad. (Image source: IFC)
Financial inclusion grows through mobile money usage
GITEX Africa to showcase Vertiv’s HPC innovations. (Image source: Vertiv)
IPT PowerTech scales clean power networks
Paratus launches Essential Access connectivity solution
IFC partners with Cashi to scale interoperable digital payments in Chad. (Image source: IFC)
Financial inclusion grows through mobile money usage
GITEX Africa to showcase Vertiv’s HPC innovations. (Image source: Vertiv)
Bringing direct-to-cell satellite connectivity to 4G smartphones in no coverage areas
Orange Tunisie rolls out satellite broadband in Tunisia
Digitally track and locate tools with Brady’s RFID solution. (Image source: Brady Corporation)
Satellite partnership expands African connectivity
Oluwamuyiwa Akinmejiwa explains how data sovereignty laws are reshaping digital infrastructure choices for West African banks
Africa’s rising digital talent opportunity
The satellite network will be integrated with the Yas core infrastructure across its markets
