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Google puts forward policy blueprint for AI in AfricaGoogle puts forward policy blueprint for AI in Africa

A new report from Nextrade Group and Google outlines how African nations can harness AI for economic growth by investing in digital infrastructure, fostering AI skills training and innovation, and creating responsible AI policies.

byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Dec 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
Kabelo Makwane, Google Country Director for South Africa.
Investment
Google appoints Kabelo Makwane as SA country directorGoogle appoints Kabelo Makwane as SA country director
byMatshepo Sehloho
Dec 5, 2024
1 Min Read
Raxio Group's new CEO Robert Skjødt.
Investment
Raxio Group appoints Robert Skjødt as CEORaxio Group appoints Robert Skjødt as CEO
byPaula Gilbert
Dec 2, 2024
1 Min Read
MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita
Investment
MTN Group extends CEO's contract until 2030MTN Group extends CEO's contract until 2030
byMatshepo Sehloho
Dec 2, 2024
1 Min Read
Close up image of Algeria on the world map
Investment
Four strategies from North Africa to drive tech investment in SSAFour strategies from North Africa to drive tech investment in SSA
byEden Harris
Nov 20, 2024
1 Min Read
Informa's Event Director James Williams speaking at the Africa Tech Festival
Digital Inclusion
ATF 2024: Tech innovators honored, record attendanceATF 2024: Tech innovators honored, record attendance
byThe Staff
Nov 19, 2024
1 Min Read
Telkom Group CEO Serame Taukobong.
Investment
Telkom SA revenue boosted by mobile, fiber growth
Telkom SA revenue boosted by mobile, fiber growth
Nov 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Simphiwe Dzengwa, Dr. Harry Malila, Minister Solly Malatsi, Hardy Pemhiwa, and Deon Geyser at the deal signing in Cape Town.
Connectivity
ATF 2024: Liquid SA, Western Cape Government sign $110M connectivity deal
ATF 2024: Liquid SA, Western Cape Government sign $110M connectivity deal
Nov 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub
Investment
Vodacom earnings fall due to Ethiopia, Egypt currency woes
Vodacom earnings fall due to Ethiopia, Egypt currency woes
Nov 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Group photo of Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator participants smiling and cheering
Investment
Visa invests in four African fintechs
Visa invests in four African fintechs
Nov 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Young people sitting around a laptop
AI
Google to invest $5.8M in African AI training
Google to invest $5.8M in African AI training
Oct 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Maziv
Investment
SA Competition Tribunal prohibits Vodacom-Maziv deal
SA Competition Tribunal prohibits Vodacom-Maziv deal
Oct 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
A man walks past a Airtel Money branded store in Wakiso Town, Uganda
Investment
Airtel Africa revenue suffers under currency devaluations
Airtel Africa revenue suffers under currency devaluations
Oct 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Spacecraft orbiting planet Earth for global communications - generated by AI
Connectivity
Intelsat expands satellite cellular backhaul into West Africa
Intelsat expands satellite cellular backhaul into West Africa
Oct 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Jumia employee inside one of its warehouses
eCommerce
Jumia to leave South Africa, Tunisia
Jumia to leave South Africa, Tunisia
Oct 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Investment
MWC Kigali 2024 postponed
MWC Kigali 2024 postponed
Oct 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Lerato Pule
Connectivity
Liquid South Africa CFO Lerato Pule steps down
Liquid South Africa CFO Lerato Pule steps down
Oct 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Renewable energy storage containers flanked by solar panels with wind turbines in the background
Investment
Grid Africa secures $2.8M investment from Rifuwo Energy Partners
Grid Africa secures $2.8M investment from Rifuwo Energy Partners
Oct 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Côte d'Ivoire's Daba Finance representatives with Ecobank representatives at the Ecobank Fintech Challenge.
Fintech
Ivorian fintech takes Ecobank Challenge top prize
Ivorian fintech takes Ecobank Challenge top prize
Oct 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Raxio Group's data center in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Data Centers
Raxio opens data center in Côte d'Ivoire
Raxio opens data center in Côte d'Ivoire
Sep 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Ooredoo secures $549M for MENA data center, AI expansion
Data Centers
Ooredoo secures $549M for MENA data center, AI expansion
Ooredoo secures $549M for MENA data center, AI expansion
Sep 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Egyptian edtech startup Farid bags $250K pre-seed funding
Skills and Training
Egyptian edtech startup Farid bags $250K pre-seed funding
Egyptian edtech startup Farid bags $250K pre-seed funding
Sep 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Liberia's flag
Connectivity
Nokia, iSAT Africa to expand Liberia's rural connectivity
Nokia, iSAT Africa to expand Liberia's rural connectivity
Sep 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Rain user holding up SIM card
Investment
South Africa's ARC invests $16.75M into Rain, TymeBank
South Africa's ARC invests $16.75M into Rain, TymeBank
Sep 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Woman in red lipstick smiles holding up a smartphone to one eye
Investment
Exclusive: Vodacom launches first MVNO, in-house MVNE service
Exclusive: Vodacom launches first MVNO, in-house MVNE service
Sep 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes.
Investment
Cell C plans to claw back market share in South Africa
Cell C plans to claw back market share in South Africa
Sep 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita.
Investment
MTN board backs CEO Ralph Mupita amid favoritism allegations
MTN board backs CEO Ralph Mupita amid favoritism allegations
Sep 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Understanding African fintech startup failures
Fintech
Understanding African fintech startup failures
Understanding African fintech startup failures
Aug 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChiti Mbizule Mutati, Special Correspondent
Blue Label Telecoms Joint-CEO Brett Levy.
Investment
Headwinds hit South Africa's Blue Label Telecoms
Headwinds hit South Africa's Blue Label Telecoms
Aug 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
MTN's Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry exits explained
Investment
MTN's Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry exits explained
MTN's Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry exits explained
Aug 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Association of Comms and Technology CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi.
Investment
ACT urges OTT platforms to invest in SA's network infrastructure
ACT urges OTT platforms to invest in SA's network infrastructure
Aug 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
MTN swings to H1 loss as Nigeria currency devaluation hits earnings
Investment
MTN swings to H1 loss as Nigeria currency devaluation hits earnings
MTN swings to H1 loss as Nigeria currency devaluation hits earnings
Aug 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa
5G Networks
Safaricom extends 5G network to all Kenyan counties
Safaricom extends 5G network to all Kenyan counties
Aug 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Man watches streaming service on a screen
Investment
Canal+ doubles stake in Mauritius-based MC Vision
Canal+ doubles stake in Mauritius-based MC Vision
Aug 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Ugandan flag
Investment
Uganda to sell 60% of Utel to Rowad Capital, Liquid launches Azure stack
Uganda to sell 60% of Utel to Rowad Capital, Liquid launches Azure stack
Aug 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor

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African map illuminating country borders
AI
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Dec 5, 2024
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