Kenyan taxi service Chap Chap has launched a mobile application in Q2 2014 in a bid to drive company growth
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MTN Uganda launches ContactXchange
Ugandan-based mobile service provider MTN has rolled out a new service, ContactXchange, which allows users to share contact details with a caller
Bharti Airtel joins forces with MTN
Telecommunications companies Bharti Airtel and MTN will work in partnership to provide mobile money transfer services in Côte dIvoire and Burkino Faso
Thuraya and Airtel Africa to provide mobile satellite connectivity in Africa
Communications company Thuraya will partner with Airtel Africa to provide mobile satellite connectivity to 17 African countries
Mobile money and MPOS developments
From bank-led models in competitive and more sophisticated markets to solutions enabling basic financial transactions for the masses in less developed regions, which are necessary for the fabric and socio-economic progress of rural communities to prosper - mobile money is big in Africa. Tim Guest looks at the latest developments
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MTN South Africa and Lynk Global complete Africa’s first satellite-to-mobile call, expanding connectivity in remote and rural areas. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
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MTN South Africa and Lynk Global complete Africa’s first satellite-to-mobile call, expanding connectivity in remote and rural areas. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Juniper Research forecasts a 114% surge in private cellular network revenue, driven by NaaS adoption and enterprise demand. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
TelCables and Megaport enable seamless connectivity to 930+ data centres and 300+ cloud nodes, reducing costs by up to 75%. (Image source Adobe Stock)
Eduvision has expanded significantly, facilitating interactive learning and real-time knowledge sharing. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Cassava Technologies partners with NVIDIA to launch Africa’s first AI factory, providing cutting-edge AI computing for businesses and researchers. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
WIOCC partners with iColo to enhance ISP growth, improve interconnectivity, and strengthen Kenya’s digital infrastructure through colocation solutions. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
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Experts at Kampala workshop push for unified roaming, regulatory alignment, and infrastructure investments to enhance Africa’s digital integration. (Image source: East African Comunity )
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The initiative will now support schools in four African countries. (Image source: Adobe Stock)