Africa backs GSMA's $40 4G smartphone initiative
With 3.1 billion people globally still offline despite coverage, industry leaders say tax cuts and import duty reforms will be critical to hitting the $30–$40 price point and unlocking digital inclusion at scale.
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MTN Group wraps up tough times in Syria
The latest development in MTN's peaceful withdraw from Syria comes more than four years after the company announced plans to leave the Middle East and focus on its booming operations on the continent.
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As data laws tighten, South Africa’s shift to local hosting becomes a strategic play
Government departments are already firm that their data cannot leave the country, which makes local data centre capacity essential.
African enterprises can scale IT operations effectively in hybrid, cloud environments
Scaling effectively requires visibility, intelligence and governance that are in tune with the pace of digital expansion, writes Amit Shingala, CEO of Motadata.
Embrace mentorship to fast-track Africa’s digital skills revolution
To fast-track Africa’s digital skills revolution, mentorship must move from being an informal practice to a strategic imperative within the digital payments sector, according to Judy Waruiru from Network International.
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