Japanese start-up SORA eyes Africa’s health-tech
This comes as the company recently raised $4.8 million to advance climate and health solutions in the continent.
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SORA Technology raises $4.8m to expand across Africa
The funds, according to the business, will allow it to speed product development, scale local operations, and hire new talent.
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Prime Benin varsity gets Starlink installation
This donation will substantially assist students of the Institut National de l'Eau in carrying out their studies and acquiring skills in the digital economy.
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Webb Fontaine advances Benin's customs digitisation project
According to the firm, the Webb Customs initiative has already yielded promising results, with 44 of the country's 49 customs offices implementing its technology.
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MTN extends 5G to Benin and Congo-Brazzaville
The two networks join South Africa, Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia in MTN’s stable offering 5G connectivity.
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MasterCard, NAT partner to advance financial inclusion
The collaboration aims to transform the payment landscape in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and Benin.
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IBM, SEforALL launch AI solutions for urban development
The solutions allow decision-makers and legislators to map urbanisation and identify energy and infrastructure needs for developing towns.
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Ericsson deepens African agenda with schools project
The company cooperates with its global partners to promote Kenya's National Broadband Strategy, which aims to connect all schools by 2030.
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Lack of encryption in protecting data puts Africa at risk
According to the Internet Society, a lack of encryption training for digital security threatens Africa's economies.
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Ghana launches free roaming initiative with Togo and Benin
Citizens from the countries will not be charged additional fees for the first 30 consecutive days of visiting each other.
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10 African countries receive broadband boost
The program supports efforts to promote digital connectivity in African countries where internet access is still limited in most places.
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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.