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Angola turns to SACS cable to minimise internet interruptions

The SACS cable system connects Angola directly to Brazil and from there to the United States and Europe.
Samuel Mungadze
2:10
14 Mar

South, East, West Africa suffer massive internet disruptions

Multiple service providers have confirmed disruptions and say they are working towards continuity of services.
1:30
28 Feb

Microsoft, Orange unveil Africa SME digital transformation plan

Through this partnership, the pair aim to support 15,000 businesses throughout 2024, with an ambition to eventually reach one million SMEs.
1:10
Jan 24, 2024

Americans keen to invest in Nigeria tech sector

The US administration says it is working together with Nigeria to promote the development and application of artificial intelligence for good.
2:00
Jan 17, 2024

Vodafone, Microsoft target 300m businesses in 10-year deal

The firms have identified five essential areas for collaboration: Generative AI, Scaling IoT, African digital acceleration, Enterprise growth, and Cloud transformation.
1:50
Nov 22, 2023

Kenya deploys Microsoft's cloud services in public sector

The agreement aims to improve Kenya's digital transformation and is based on assisting the government in attaining the country's digital economy objectives.
1:20
Oct 9, 2023

Microsoft pens cloud deal with Nigeria’s Terragon

Terragon says deploying Microsoft tools and solutions will help it accelerate building its data-powered marketing cloud ecosystem.
1:30
Sep 21, 2023

Flapmax picks 12 African start-ups for AI innovation

The FAST Accelerator's cohort of 12 startups will start a five-week intensive acceleration programme in Silicon Valley, California, in October.
1:10

SA’s Axiz broadens reach into Madagascar

According to Axiz, this is a strategic step in response to the country's expanding demand for digital solutions.
1:40
Sep 19, 2023

Google announces AI centre to combat food insecurity

As part of a UN initiative to get its Sustainable Development Goals back on track, Google is establishing the AI food security centre.
2:00

i3 backs 29 African health-tech start-ups

Selected start-ups will receive personalised introductions to clients to help with commercialisation and impact, as well as a $50,000 award.
3:10

AIIM, N+ONE Datacenters invest $90 million in pan-African joint venture

N+ONE will contribute its current portfolio of digital infrastructure assets in Morocco, while AIIM will invest an initial $90 million in growth equity.