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posted in February 2023

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Internet Solutions, Q-KON Africa launch satellite broadband for Mozambique

Connecting Africa News
2/27/2023

Dimension Data subsidiary, Internet Solutions, is partnering with Q-KON Africa to bring OneWeb LEO satellite service to the Mozambican market, to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink.

SA's Blue Label Telecoms seeks control of Cell C

Paula Gilbert
2/23/2023

South Africa's Blue Label Telecoms is looking to take over control of mobile operator, Cell C, which it owns almost 50% of already.

Bolt to invest $530M in Africa

Matshepo Sehloho
2/21/2023

Ride-sharing platform Bolt has announced that it will be investing €500 million (US$530 million) in its operations on the African continent over the next two years.

Survey: Opportunities for Women in Tech

Africa Tech Perspectives
2/15/2023

Take our new survey for women across Asia, Europe and Africa looking at the biggest challenges and opportunities for women-led enterprises and trends in tech careers for women.

2Africa reaches the shores of Madagascar

Paula Gilbert
2/15/2023

The 2Africa subsea cable system has made another step forward, this time landing in the island nation of Madagascar as it works its way up Africa's East Coast.

Innovative tech contributes to fatality-free mines

Matshepo Sehloho
2/15/2023

Industry experts spoke about the role technology plays in reducing fatalities in the mining industry as part of a panel discussion in Johannesburg, hosted by Spanish technology company Torsa.

Axian Group launches investment unit to fund African tech startups

Connecting Africa News
2/14/2023

Madagascar-based Axian Group has announced a new investment arm, Axian Investment, aimed at funding Africa's fledgling technology startups.

How AI can accelerate sustainability in 2023

Paula Gilbert
2/9/2023

IBM South Africa's GM Ria Pinto speaks to Connecting Africa about how artificial intelligence can help African companies accelerate their sustainability efforts.

Cameroon puts brakes on e-hailing platform Yango

Matshepo Sehloho
2/9/2023

Cameroon has suspended Russian ride-hailing app Yango for allegedly failing to comply with the country's transport regulations.

2Africa subsea cable makes final SA landing

Paula Gilbert
2/8/2023

The 2Africa subsea cable system has made its fourth and final landing in South Africa, this time in Amanzimtoti near Durban in KwaZulu-Natal and installed by WIOCC.

Connecting Africa Podcast: S2 Ep. 4 – Agri-fintech, from kibbutz to Kenya

Paula Gilbert
2/2/2023

The Connecting Africa Podcast team speak to Israeli-Kenyan startup Avenews' co-founder and CEO, Shalom Ben-Or, about his fintech super app that has been built specifically for Africa's agriculture industry.

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Four agritech startups to watch in 2024

Connecting Africa has compiled a list of four agritech startups that are making a difference in the communities they serve.

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Paymentology looks to strengthen its African roots

Global issuer-processor Paymentology's CEO Jeff Parker spoke to Connecting Africa about the company's African roots and aspirations to work with more banks, fintechs and enterprises both on the continent and globally.

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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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The 100 most influential African leaders in 2023

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Deep dive into East Africa's tech startup ecosystem

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Omdia View: February 2024

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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.

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Omdia View: January 2024

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Highlights 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.

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