The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the US government’s development finance institution, and Africell Holdings Limited has signed a commitment letter for US$100mn to expand access to telecommunications in Africa
Safaricom, Kenya’s leading mobile network operator and provider of M-PESA, and the Western Union Company, a leader in cross-border and cross-currency money movement, have partnered to unlock global money transfers for more than 28mn mobile wallet holders, by leveraging Western Union® global money movement platform
Telecoms operators can take advantage of the AI revolution by optimising their own business activities and acting as ‘technical’ AI platform enablers for other industries, which are expected to spend US$15bn annually on AI business operations by 2021
First Bank of Nigeria, in partnership with Clickatell’s Transact division, has commercially launched their Chat Banking channel on WhatsApp to drive financial inclusion in Nigeria
Information Technology Asset Disposal (ITAD) professional Xperien, based in South Africa, has implemented a comprehensive diagnostic tool for mobile devices
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)
Bringing direct-to-cell satellite connectivity to 4G smartphones in no coverage areas
Public broadcasting remains essential despite funding and digital pressures
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
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
Exploring new energy supply options for powering the continent’s data centres
Hurricane Electric expands network reach in Durban
From orbit to outpost, Vodafone and Amazon Leo reshape rural connectivity with satellite-powered mobile backhaul
Satellite partnership targets Southern Africa’s connectivity gap
Technological innovation remains fundamental to AMN’s approach
