Southern Africa Moves Towards Flat Data Roaming Tariffs in EU-Style Framework
The Southern African Telecommunications Association (SATA) has set its sights on introducing a standardised flat data ...
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COMESA and World Bank Unveil £2 Billion Digital Access Programme to Empower 180 Million in Eastern and Southern Africa
In a landmark initiative designed to transform the digital landscape of Eastern and Southern Africa, the ...
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OPINION | Why South Africa Must Lead Africa’s Intra-Continental Trade Future
The contemporary global trade architecture is unravelling. In an era once marked by liberalised markets and ...
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Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa Appointed to Naspers Board as Executive Director
Naspers, one of Africa’s leading technology and investment conglomerates, has announced the appointment of Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa ...
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Microsoft commits R5.4 billion to bolster South Africa’s AI and cloud capabilities
Microsoft has declared a significant new investment of R5.4 billion (approximately US$297 million) in South Africa, set to ...
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African E-Commerce Giant Jumia Maintains Growth Trajectory
Jumia Technologies, Africa’s pioneering e-commerce platform, remains on an upward trajectory despite the encroachment of Chinese ...
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South Africa’s Licensing Stalemate with SpaceX Puts Starlink Rollout on Hold
Negotiations between SpaceX and the South African government regarding the licensing of Starlink services have reached ...
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Rwanda Charts Ambitious Path to Regional Fintech Leadership
Rwanda has unveiled an ambitious five-year national fintech strategy, aimed at fostering a vibrant fintech ecosystem ...
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Why the African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Summit 2024 Should Be on Your Calendar
The African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Summit (ACSIS) 2024, set to take place in London from ...
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Ghana Launches 5G Network, Catalysing Digital Transformation in West Africa
Ghana has officially launched its first 5G network, an infrastructural leap intended to drive digital transformation ...
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