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Starlink’s satellite-powered broadband network will be made commercially available across CAR. (Image credit: U.S. MISSION CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC)
Mastercard expects artificial intelligence and agentic commerce to shape the next phase of Africa’s digital transformation.(Image credit: Mastercard)
Airtel Africa and SpaceX are positioning satellite-enabled mobile connectivity as a critical pillar of Africa’s digital transformation. (Image credit: Tech Africa)
National digital platform transforms Liberia’s payments. (Image source: The Central Bank of Liberia)
Partner programme unlocks growth for niche ISPs. (Image source: Vox)
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