A great deal of effort and money has been poured into increasing internet accessibility in Africa, writes Maarten van Horenbeeck, chair of the Forum for Incident Response and Security Teams
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Wim Vanhelleputte, CEO of Safaricom Ethiopia, at the launch ceremony. (Image source: CIO Africa)
Managing Director, PalmPay, Chika Nwosu with Sunil Natraj, CEO, Jumia Nigeria, at the recent press conference to announce the PalmPay / Jumia partnership. (Image source: Palmpay)
Transforming West Africa's connectivity landscape with AMS-IX Lagos, driving growth, efficiency, and digital inclusion across the region. (Image source: AMS-IX Lagos)
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The collaboration between UnoTelos and Niral Networks is built on a shared vision to overcome the persistent infrastructure limitations that have traditionally impeded technological growth in Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Wim Vanhelleputte, CEO of Safaricom Ethiopia, at the launch ceremony. (Image source: CIO Africa)
Managing Director, PalmPay, Chika Nwosu with Sunil Natraj, CEO, Jumia Nigeria, at the recent press conference to announce the PalmPay / Jumia partnership. (Image source: Palmpay)
Transforming West Africa's connectivity landscape with AMS-IX Lagos, driving growth, efficiency, and digital inclusion across the region. (Image source: AMS-IX Lagos)
Mastercard Strive, Arifu, and MTN Group support small businesses in Côte d’Ivoire and Uganda with digital tools, skills, and financial access. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Raxio’s Mozambique and Ethiopia data centres achieve Uptime Institute’s Tier III Certification, ensuring top reliability and performance for African businesses. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Bayobab Group advances Africa's connectivity with innovative solutions, empowering businesses and fostering economic growth across the continent. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Liquid Intelligent Technologies strengthens Botswana’s digital infrastructure with a 730km fibre extension, connecting key towns and boosting regional connectivity. (Image source: Liquid Intelligent Technologies)
Paratus Botswana launches the transformative SADC Highway, boosting regional fiber capacity, lowering latency, and driving economic growth across Southern Africa
Djezzy and Algeria Telecom form partnership to elevate services, enhance quality, and drive ICT growth in Algeria. (Image source: Adobe Stock)