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5 Mar

MultiChoice pulls plug on Showmax in Africa

Africa’s boldest streaming experiment, Showmax, is ending after years of heavy losses. MultiChoice and new owner Canal+ cite market realities and competition with Netflix as key reasons.
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Nigeria approves modern digital postcode system

The government believes the approval of introducing a geographic information system-enabled alphanumeric digital postcode system is a landmark in the country's digital transformation.

COMESA clears Vodacom’s 15% Safaricom stake deal

The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission has approved Vodacom Group’s bid to lift its shareholding in Safaricom to 55%, ruling that the transaction will not harm regional competition.

Nigeria takes new measures to regulate AI

The West African country is joining forces with more than 60 international counterparts to combat the rapid abuse of artificial intelligence technology.
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Cassava unveils NVIDIA-backed autonomous network solution

The company said the solution is the first African-ready, autonomous network designed to self-optimise mobile Radio Access Networks and built specifically for the unique complexities of Africa's connectivity landscape.
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Mercedes-Benz lands IoT licenses in Egypt

The Egyptian government believes that these IoT services will enable drivers to use upgraded navigation, real-time tracking, and emergency relief systems in a safe and efficient manner.
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27 Feb

China powers up Malawi's digital future

China assists Malawi's digitisation strategy and infrastructure development with a $43 million grant.
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Dimension Data supercharges Nigeria's digital infrastructure

The company raised $13.7 million through a bond programme to address gaps in fibre coverage, limited enterprise connectivity, and increasing demand for cloud, fintech, and digital services.
26 Feb

Document automation set to define enterprise performance in Africa

As African organisations scale digital services, manage cross-border operations, and face rising regulatory expectations, document automation is shifting from efficiency tool to operational necessity.
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Liquid takes giant leap forward in debt management

The company said these transactions, alongside the recent sale of a minority stake in a data centre subsidiary in South Africa, are part of a significant strengthening of its capital structure.
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Flutterwave, Yango power Zambia’s cashless shift

Flutterwave has partnered with Yango in Zambia to make taxi rides and food deliveries cashless.
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25 Feb

Spiro raises $50m to drive Africa's EV revolution

The raise builds on its $100 million 2025 investment and will accelerate deployment of swap stations, automated battery technology and renewable-powered charging hubs.
 
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