Business

NEC's NeoFace Watch helps Zim nab Chinese syndicate

Zimbabwe police's facial recognition team used NEC's NeoFace Watch system to identify suspects.
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Netstar launches Africa's largest real-time vehicle telematics bureau

Netstar says the new centre will serve the company's growing commercial fleet customer base, as well as an emergency contact centre and vehicle recovery operation.
3:10
Friday

Cisco redefines security for data centres, clouds with Hypershield

The company says Cisco Hypershield allows customers to put security wherever they need to - in the cloud, in the data center, on a factory floor, or a hospital imaging room.
1:50
Friday

Kenya accelerates fibre rollout target

The government says it has revised the traditional practice of laying cables on the ground in favour of using existing infrastructure from the Kenya Power and Lighting Company to connect citizens.
1:50
Friday

Industry opposes Uganda’s electronic taxing system

The Uganda Revenue Authority says using electronic financial devices and e-invoicing on corporate transaction systems will help with tax collection.
1:40
Friday

Broadband connections in Nigeria are increasing gradually

The Nigerian Communication Commission says the country's broadband internet connections climbed by 1.3 percent month over month in February to 93.4 million.
1:30
Thursday

Bayobab takes control of MTN Zambia fibre

The international fibre player believes the move will help position Zambia as a digital hub in the region.
1:20
Thursday

Post-war Ethiopia prioritises ICT infrastructure renewal

The destruction of technology systems caused major interruptions in the healthcare, preventing the timely reporting of crucial data.
1:10
Wednesday

Vodacom Tanzania acquires Smile Communications in $27m deal

The transaction provides Vodacom Tanzania with access to important spectrum held by the small operator, which will help it grow 4G and 5G network services.
1:50
Wednesday

MTN Group, Huawei unveil innovation lab in South Africa

The R&D centre will focus on 5G, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud computing, and digital financial services.
1:50

Goodwell backs OmniRetail to boost informal retail

Impact investor Goodwell, in collaboration with long-term partner Alitheia Capital, invested through its uMunthu II fund, initiating OmniRetail's Series A fundraising round.
0:50
Wednesday

Tigo Tanzania unveil new fibre products for home, business

The launch of Tigo Fibre marks the first time in Tanzania that fibre-to-the-home and fibre-to-the-business services will be made available.