As more than 60 per cent of the African population still lacks the internet connectivity, community networks can bridge this connectivity gap, according to the Internet Society, a global non-profit dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution and use of the internet
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Google launches Wi-Fi project in Nigeria
Google has partnered with Nigerian fibre cable network provider 21st Century to roll-out free Wi-Fi hotspots in five Nigerian cities, as part of Google Station Internet infrastructure project
Millicom wins ownership dispute in Tanzania
Millicom, an international telecommunications and media company, owns and controls that MIC Tanzania Limited (operating as Tigo Tanzania), as reaffirmed by the Court of Appeal of Tanzania, the country’s highest court
Siemon partners with Graphical Networks netTerrain DCIM provider
Siemon, a leading global network infrastructure specialist, has partnered with data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) solution provider Graphical Networks
Africa's fintech ecosystem ready for significant capital inflow
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