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Content posted in June 2023
Uganda to give refugees free Internet
  • Matshepo Sehloho
The Ugandan government has partnered with the World Bank to launch the Universal Digital Acceleration Program that will provide Internet connection to refugee camps.
Safaricom Ethiopia CEO to step down
  • Matshepo Sehloho
Safaricom Ethiopia has announced that its first-ever CEO, Anwar Soussa, will be leaving the company once his secondment comes to an end on July 31, 2023.
Ericsson: Sub-Saharan Africa will have 1B mobile subs by 2028
  • Paula Gilbert
Sub-Saharan Africa's mobile subscriptions are expected to reach over 1 billion by 2028, according to the June 2023 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, which also showed great potential for 5G growth in Africa over the next few years.
Salesforce commits to South Africa skills development
  • Matshepo Sehloho
Cloud-based software company Salesforce is committing to solving South Africa's digital skills shortage and boosting job creation, execs said during the Salesforce World Tour Essentials conference in Johannesburg.
Telkom SA reports flat revenue
  • Paula Gilbert
Telkom South Africa recorded revenue growth of less than 1% as unprecedented levels of load shedding, constrained consumer spending and a sluggish economy bit into earnings.
Senegal shuts down mobile Internet
  • Matshepo Sehloho
Senegal's Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Economy said mobile Internet was cut off because of what it calls 'deadly rioting'.
Ghana disconnects unregistered SIMs
  • Matshepo Sehloho
Ghana has disconnected all services to unregistered SIM cards and only given users access to numbers linked to SIM registration.
Senegal calls for 5G license applications
  • Matshepo Sehloho
Senegal's telecommunications regulator, ARTP, has issued a call for applications for 5G licenses and interested applicants have until July 14, 2023.


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Ivorian fintech takes Ecobank Challenge top prize

Pan-African banking group Ecobank has announced Côte d'Ivoire's Daba Finance as the winner of its flagship Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2024, walking away with the US$50,000 grand prize.

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Elon Musk hosts African leaders while Starlink faces challenges in Kenya

Elon Musk's Starlink satellite Internet service is making waves across Africa, while it navigates competitive dynamics with local telecom companies. He recently engaged with various African leaders.

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Women in Tech: Spotlight on tech talent with RedAcademy's Jessica Hawkey

RedAcademy's founder and MD Jessica Hawkey spoke to Connecting Africa, as part of a Women in Tech series, about how digital skills development programs are growing Africa's tech talent pipeline while creating jobs for the youth.

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Women in Tech: Spotlight on digital skills with Kreative Campus' Keitesi Aisha

Kreative Campus' operations and finance lead, Keitesi Aisha, talks to Connecting Africa as part of our Women in Tech series about how skills development can make Africa's tech ecosystem more inclusive.

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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.

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US-Kenya tech exchange aims to bridge digital gap, boost STEM education

By Eden Harris

Connecting Africa Correspondent Eden Harris investigates the USAID Edtech Africa initiative which aims to enhance tech education in Kenya and the US and teach the skills needed to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the digital age.

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South Africa intensifies rollout of EV charging stations

By Daniel Itai

South Africa is intensifying the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, with state-owned power utility Eskom now joining the framework.

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