Safaricom spars
with banks
Telco launches savings
plan in Kenya.
Safaricom goes toe-to-toe with banks
Telco launches a savings service Mali that competes directly with financial institutions in Kenya.
ZASpace Inc to unite and expand SA's geospatial ecosystem
ZASpace Inc, SANSA's new industry forum for South Africa's emerging geospatial industry, has been launched.
Huawei sues FCC over ban from rural US
The company fights order banning carriers in rural America from tapping the Universal Service Fund to purchase Huawei equipment.
Nigeria in a spam jam
West African country among top 20 nations affected by spam calls and SMS suggests Truecaller report.
Vodacom's US$20 smart feature phone sells out in Tanzania
Operator confirms device is out of stock after successful launch in early November 2019.
Vox enhances its core network with Angola Cables
Deal will mean remote peering access to the undersea SACS linking Africa with the Americas.
Big blow for Vodacom, MTN as CompCom orders data cost cut
The two dominant telcos have been lambasted for having a strong monopoly in the mobile data sector.
GSMA welcomes 5G-focused global spectrum treaty
Oragnisation responds to the key outcome of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 hosted in Egypt recently.
Africa found wanting on cyber crime preparedness
The majority of people living on the African continent are not prepared for cyber attacks.
Altron lands R360-million deal
Company acquires ID security firm Ubusha Tech, effective 1 March 2020.
Mixed response to Kenya's data protection law
Clarity required regarding implementation as law's introduction met with mostly muted response.
Argility deepens interest in AI with latest acquisition
Enterprise software solutions firm acquires AI solutions focused start-up Ashanti AI.
Dutch tech talent firm Tunga opens new office in Lagos
Start-up features a network of over 300 African software developers across Egypt, Nigeria and Uganda.
5 best tools that skilled data science professionals use
It seems highly likely that the current high levels of demand for Data Scientists will continue says Simplilearn.
African businesses trust their IT strategies to the cloud
Vodacom's Kabelo Makwane delves into the dynamics of the continent's evolving cloud and security market segment.
MainOne deepens interest in Ghana with new Accra expansion
Tier III 100-rack MDXi facility scheduled to be ready for service in Q4 2020.
Tarsus' cloud company to expand coverage in Africa
Expansion initially in SADC region, followed by launches in East and West Africa.
Growth in MEA's PC devices market
Kenya, Nigeria singled out as market experiences growth for the first time in 19 quarters says IDC.
Nigeria's Social Media Bill slammed
Human Rights Watch berates government over controversial legislation.
M-Post arrives in Kenya
Safaricom and Postal Corporation of Kenya collaborate on solution to facilitate digital mail boxes.
Top trends to impact digital infrastructure in 2020
Gartner has highlighted the trends that infrastructure and operations leaders must start preparing for to support digital infrastructure next year.
Disposed-of EOH unit in tender row in Zimbabwe
Twenty Third Century Systems is accused of providing a now-dysfunctional IT system to a Zimbabwean government entity.
SA's Ocular Technologies appointed VAR for Genesys
Strong focus on digital transformation and AI, via the PureConnect platform.
Cisco renews focus on CX in the small business space
Company announces changes to its partner programs.
Westcon-Comstor unlocks Azure Virtual Vault in Kenya
Reseller partners in the East African country encouraged to push the Azure offering.
Jumia, Facebook team up to empower Nigeria's SMEs
Companies introduce free training to local sellers.
What will it take for Africa to drive US$5-trillion digital economy?
5G, AI and other technologies will have major impact on continent's ability to transform.
Making a digital dash for Africa
Continent's opportunity to build its digital ecosystem firmly on AfricaCom agenda.
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