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Zimbabwe's ailing currency pushes up international call rates
Econet is the latest telco to adjust tariffs.
Uzi brings much-needed competition to Zambia's telecom industry
Mobile phone subscription has increased, according to recent figures from the regulator.
Zimbabwe struggles with slow uptake and use of mobile telephony
Latest consumer satisfaction survey highlights challenges of suppressed income levels, informalisation of economy.
MTN Zambia co-launches KASAKA mobile saving offering
Operator partners Barclays Zambia and JUMO to roll out interest-bearing facility.
biNu's Stephen Newton pushes to disrupt with #datafree
He advocates a change in mindset to ensure consumers are not unfairly squeezed, that MNOs get their fair share and service providers sustain business.
Kenya to invest US$59-million in DARE submarine cable system
East African country connects to fifth such system in a bid to boost its data capacity.
Dark Fibre Africa talks 5G opportunity
5G’s required fibre densification is positive news for infrastructure players like Dark Fibre Africa.
MainOne launches N25-billion Digital Lagos campaign
Company spearheads 'Broadband for All' initiative in conjunction with Lagos State Government.
MTN Nigeria server hit by suspected cyber criminals
MTN has reportedly lost R28m in in just under two hours when suspected cyber criminals attacked its server on Saturday.
iWay Africa Kenya, Panda Security form cyber alliance
Companies look to take on advanced cyberattacks, risky employee behaviour, among other challenges.
Sophos acquires Rook to boost MDR service delivery
Network and endpoint security firm plans to create re-sellable MDR services.
SA slow to develop data management strategies
Oracle study shows little chance over the next three years of the country increasing capabilities in key areas of data management.
Quantum computing can solve some SKA problems, says IBM
IBM sees a lot of quantum computing use cases in SA and the rest of Africa.
Kenya's government to use AI in allocation of affordable housing
Data analysis will be applied to assist in evaluating credit worthiness of each applicant.
SA digital lenders target SMEs
Cloud-based accounting platform Xero spearheads partnership to bolster small business development.
SAP centres 2019 strategy on predictive customer support
Customer experience is at the heart of digital revolution, SAP executives told South African users attending the Saphila 2019 Conference underway at Sun City, North West Province South Africa.
SA-backed cloud procurement solution clinches expansion deal
US-based Fraxion announces merger with eRequester to bolster presence in North America.
Liberia's industry regulator to be investigated
Government wants explanation over internet and social media network shutdown during recent protest.
US$48.2-billion spent worldwide on CX, CRM software in 2018
Gartner research shows CRM is the largest and fastest growing enterprise application software category.
Zambia moves ahead with biometric SIM card registration
Latest development follows concerns raised over mobile money account theft.
MTN Nigeria denies cyber attack, blames glitch
The telco has refuted reports that it suffered a cyber attack in the West African country.
Orange Business Services appoints new MEA VP
Sahem Azzam will focus on growing smart cities program and supporting enterprises' digital transformation across the region.
Zimbabwe to use drones to curb cable theft
Utility Zesa acquires industrial grade enterprise drones to curb theft and vandalism.
Siemens acquires SA-based ESTEQ to bolster digital service distribution
Siemens Digital Industries Software will now have a direct presence in the South Africa market.
Westcon-Comstor gains Level 1 B-BBEE rating
The distributor says the new rating illustrates its commitment to transformation and paving the way for sustainable business.
Wari, Mara Phones link up to expand in Africa
Partners emphasise integration and the credibility of the platform to showcase Africa's mobile capability.
Sub-Saharan Africa market cloud ready
SUSE executive offers perspective on SAP 2025 vision at SAP Saphila 2019.
Living (safely) on the Edge
The importance of alighting an optimal security posture will only grow as more compelling edge computing use cases come online says Simon McCullough, Major Account Manager, F5 Networks.
Cameroon's Kiro'o Games not playing around on expansion
Firm seeks funds to create more African-themed role-playing games.
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| COMPANIES IN THE NEWS | |
| STC offers IPv6 to its client infrastructure and cloud services | |
| Smart Technology Centre (STC) is one of the first Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in South Africa to roll out a full production Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) connectivity to its client infrastructure and cloud services platform. | |
| by Seacom - 18 Jun 2019 | |
| NEC XON's Saunders will discuss the 'perfect storm' brewing at ID4Africa | |
| Grahame Saunders, who heads up NEC XON's identity management portfolio, will speak at ID4Africa about how advances in biometrics and mobility have changed the identification opportunities for more than a billion Africans. | |
| by NEC XON - 13 Jun 2019 | |
| Fujikura uplifts fibre market | |
| Fujikura, in conjunction with ICL has launched a once-in-a-lifetime promotion to help uplift the fibre market in South Africa. | |
| by IC Logistix - 11 Jun 2019 | |
| Is SpaceX StarLink launched for Africa? | |
| The SpaceX StarLink service offers benefits to connect all "off-grid" users as well as providing a high-reliable, easy to deploy fibre-alternative service - it does build a compelling case that Africa can't ignore says Q-KON Group. | |
| by Q-KON Africa - 06 Jun 2019 | |
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