Accelerating Africa's business opportunities with an adaptable 5G
By Red HatFuture proof your business with integrated customer experience
By Digital Solutions GroupChat holds the key to a vibrant growth economy in Africa
By ClickatellUnlocking Africa's connectivity future through fiber networks
By BCS Group5G is lighting up the future of North Africa
By Chris Meng, VP of Huawei Northern Africa Carrier Business DepartmentBuilding a green Africa and bridging the energy gap
By HuaweiIoT in Africa: Connecting telcos and communities to unique opportunities
By BICSThe moving target that is telecoms fraud
By Clémentine Fournier, Regional VP Sales, Africa, BICSHow mobile operators in Africa can address signalling threats and secure the network
By Katia Gonzalez, Head of Fraud and Security at BICSSD-WAN and satellite – how MNOs and telcos can enjoy the best of both worlds
By Ofer Asif, SVP BizDev, marketing and strategy at SpacecomHow digital banking can promote financial inclusion in Africa
By Riad Laqlach, CTO, WiseasyAfrica's banking industry is experiencing a revolution
By Wiseasy CTO Riad LaqlachAfrica's mobile operators need better roaming monetization for growth
By Damion Rose, product manager for Mobile Signaling and Roaming Solutions at BICSHow Africa's operators are driving socio-economic development
By Clémentine Fournier, VP Sales Africa at BICSEricsson's 2020 African Growth Plans
By Fadi Pharaon, President of Ericsson Middle East and AfricaSouth Africa Leads the World in Demand for Constant Connectivity
By Steve McCaffery, President, International Sales & Managing Director IBO, ArrisInnovation hub
Omdia View: February 2024
Highlights in February 2024 in the Middle East and Africa included 5G launches in Senegal and 5G trials in Egypt as well as Kenya's first 5G MVNO. Airtel also launched a new wholesale connectivity business while MTN and Huawei are planning a joint Innovation Technology Lab in South Africa – that and more in this month's Omdia View.
Key adoption areas for machine learning in Africa
ICT analyst Francis Hook identifies some of the key sectors that could be positively impacted by machine learning, including education, government services, healthcare and climate tech.
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Africa Tech Perspectives
Uber's Marjorie Saint-Lot on inclusion and sustainability in Africa
Uber's Country Manager for Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Marjorie Saint-Lot, shares how the ride-hailing company is approaching public-private partnerships, environmentally friendly initiatives and gender inclusion in Africa.
The 100 most influential African leaders in 2023
A new report from Africa Tech Festival and Connecting Africa puts a spotlight on the top 100 African leaders in the telecoms and technology sector in 2023.
Deep dive into East Africa's tech startup ecosystem
New survey reveals a lack of access to investors, reliance on international VCs and global recession trends as the biggest barriers for East African tech startups to access funds.
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Empowering Africa through enhanced global connectivity
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Omdia View: January 2024
By Omdia AnalystsHighlights in January 2024 in the Middle East and Africa included a $200 million fintech deal between MTN and Mastercard as well as 5G network trials by Telecom Egypt – that and more in this month's Omdia View.
Omdia View: September 2023
By Omdia AnalystsHighlights in September 2023 in the Middle East and Africa included more 5G spectrum licenses, vendor and operator strategies, and partnerships – that and more in this month's Omdia View.