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Renewable energy key for data center growth – Raxio

Paula Gilbert
9/28/2022

Raxio Group CTO, Rob Saunders, talks to Connecting Africa about the growing demand for renewable energy sources to power Africa's data centers.

MTN Nigeria launches commercial 5G

Paula Gilbert
9/20/2022

MTN Nigeria has officially launched its commercial 5G network, after testing the technology across seven cities last month.

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Liquid, Eutelsat to connect SMEs in East Africa

Matshepo Sehloho
9/16/2022

Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Eutelsat Communications have signed an agreement to provide high-speed Internet to small businesses in Uganda, South Sudan and the eastern regions of the DRC.

Nigeria leads African tech startup funding, fintech dominates

Paula Gilbert
9/15/2022

Nigeria has received the most tech startup funding in Africa over the last eight years, and fintech companies are the main driver, according to a new report from Disrupt Africa.

Africa Data Centres and Nigeria's IXPN join forces

Connecting Africa News
9/13/2022

Africa Data Centres is teaming up with Nigeria's biggest Internet exchange point IXPN in a deal that will see better connectivity and lower bandwidth costs for Nigerians.

Bolt introduces additional safety features on driver's App

Industry Announcements
9/9/2022

Bolt introduces additional features on its driver's App to enhance the safety and well-being of drivers.

Nigeria suspends new 5% excise duty on telecoms

Matshepo Sehloho
9/8/2022

The Nigerian government has suspended its plans to impose a 5% excise duty on telecommunications services.

SA telcos use fintech to tap into lending market

Paula Gilbert
9/6/2022

Growing fintech trends have seen several South African telecoms operators launching lending solutions that range from nano loans to large cash advanced for small business owners.

Vodacom launches first 5G service in Tanzania

Paula Gilbert
9/2/2022

Vodacom Tanzania has become the first mobile operator to launch 5G in the East African nation.

Amazon opens new office in Johannesburg as cloud demand grows

Matshepo Sehloho
9/1/2022

Amazon's cloud computing arm Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened a new office in the city of Johannesburg in South Africa to support growing customer demand.

SA's Cell C has a new CFO

Paula Gilbert
9/1/2022

South African operator Cell C's CFO Zaf Mahomed has resigned and is being replaced by Lerato Pule.

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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.