SEACOM launches LEO satellite service for enterprise clients
Satellite technology is gaining traction on the African continent, with telecom companies and authorities agreeing to use it to advance the continent's economic goals.
Samuel Mungadze
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IDEMIA to upgrade Nigerian biometrics system
The World Bank has provided support for Nigeria's biometrics system, which will now be able to hold 250 million records.
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South Africa’s VP wants urgency to grow Africa's digital economy
Paul Mashatile has called for greater action to push the African Union’s Digital Transformation Agenda.
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MTN, Omnispace tie-up to deploy satellite services
Omnispace will create a next-generation standards-based mobile and IoT network for MTN markets.
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Vodacom Groups hails Amazon’s Starlink rival Project Kuiper
Project Kuiper aims to improve global internet access through a network of 3,236 low-earth orbit satellites.
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SA's Telkom scores major wins against vandalism
According to Telkom, 3,003 individuals were apprehended between July 2017 and December 2023, averaging 600 arrests per year, 50 per month, or 1.5 per day.
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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.
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SAP to pay $100m in Africa fraud settlement
The software vendor agreed to a monetary penalty with US Securities and Exchange Commission, for violating Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in five African countries.
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The US, ADB join forces to boost Africa's digital transformation
Both sides will investigate how African governments may work with American technology companies to grow their economies.