Cassava Technologies founder gets Stellenbosch University honours
Strive Masiyiwa, a technology entrepreneur and investor who pioneered Africa's mobile telecoms sector, received an honorary doctorate in engineering from Stellenbosch University this week.
Samuel Mungadze
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Kenya's new taxes will increase airtime, mobile money charges
The plans are included in the 2024 Finance Bill, as the government aims to raise an additional $2.5 billion (Sh323bn) in taxes in the financial year beginning in July.
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SA cinema group shows resilience in face of streaming competition
ITWeb Africa spoke with Avalon Group's CEO, AB Moosa, on the industry challenges including job cuts, and the impact of online video streaming.
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Uganda imposes new tech tax on foreign firms
Foreign-owned tech companies in Uganda will pay 5% of their income to the government.
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Holland’s Wi-flix expands into Zambia
The video streaming service has expanded its African footprint to a fourth territory, having partnered with MTN to launch in the country.
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Netflix invites Africa’s storytellers to make their mark
Netflix scholarship applications for West and Central Africa now open.
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Local Zones key to AWS’ Africa growth strategy
Amazon Web Services said it is committed to the Africa market and recently launched a Local Zone in Kenya, one of 32 to be launched in 26 countries beginning this year.
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Netflix earmarks US$1m as it looks to up subscriber numbers in Africa
Digital streaming service pledges support for Creative Equity Scholarship Fund.
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Netflix’s strategic move – enter Strive Masiyiwa
Zimbabwean telecommunication entrepreneur first African to be appointed to the Netflix board.
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Netflix looks to broadcast more African content
The global video-on-demand platform partners with an African filmmaker incubator to launch an Episodic Content Development Lab for African writers.
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Online offerings gain ground in battle for subscribers in Zimbabwe
Power outages and complaints over programming have cost MultiChoice subscribers.
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Kenya's revenue authority tightens grip on digital businesses
Tax authorities take aim at OTT operators.