Vodacom passes 200m subscriber mark across Africa
The telco celebrated its 30th anniversary by promising to expand its financial services, which have become a lucrative business for the company.
Samuel Mungadze
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Oracle to onboard 1000 Moroccans to develop new tech
The new employees will develop Oracle’s cloud and AI solutions for global export.
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Camtel, Angola Cables pact to boost connectivity
The two companies say the agreement signifies an important step in advancing telecoms and digital connectivity in Africa.
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South Africa’s online retail market crosses $3bn mark
According to a new report, this development marks a 29% increase from 2022, putting the sector on track to surpass $5 billion by 2026.
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Lesaka buys payment platform Adumo for $85m
The purchase price will be paid in the form of shares of Lesaka common stock and $12.5 million in cash.
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IBM taps AWS cloud to reach 18 African countries
In a deal with AWS, IBM has expanded software availability to 92 countries through the AWS Marketplace, including a plethora of nations across Africa.
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Amazon makes African debut
Amazon.co.za announced that South African businesses of all sizes can use Amazon to sell their products to customers across the country.
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MTN Ghana signs roaming pact with AT, as Telecel deal nears
Reporting its first quarter results for 2024, the company revealed the progress it has made in improving network coverage and access.
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MTN Nigeria’s data revenues remain steady in volatile market
The company said the increase in data was led by improved data bundle offerings, wide network coverage and enhanced capacity.
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MTN Nigeria tightens belt and seeks tariff increases
During its first quarter results, the telco outlined plans to counter Nigeria’s economic turbulence, including engaging with the authorities for the leeway to increase pricing.
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Five African startups excel at the AfricArena summit
Winners automatically secure a spot to compete at the grande finale, which will take place in Cape Town, in December.
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Zimbabwe’s Tano Digital broadens reach into Kenya
The company says the move into Kenya marks a significant step in its mission to expand across Africa.
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ITU's Bogdan-Martin calls for improved gender equality in ICT
On International Girls in ICT Day, the ITU’s secretary-general believes the ICT sector must cultivate and empower female talent while also increasing top-level representation.