Innovation

Maroc Telecom, Inwi link-up to deploy fibre, 5G

The objective is to strengthen fibre optic expansion and support the development of 5G network in Morocco.
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Five African tech start-ups shine at AfricArena Summit

A total of 16 companies demonstrated their arsenal of capabilities at the event, including ideal pitching abilities, concise storytelling, pitch decks, and command of their numbers.
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Thursday

Italian Sparkle, AI-Bawaba boost Libyan connectivity

The two aim to provide an end-to-end solution with value-added services, using Sparkle's portfolio and international footprint and AI-Bawaba's local expertise.
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Visiosoft, French Kinéis turn to IoT to provide connectivity

The firms said by merging their capabilities, they deliver global, continuous sensor data to industries that need it the most.
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Tuesday

Rwanda intends to connect every home by 2029

The government wants every home in Rwanda to be connected in the next 4 years.
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AfricArena Summit 2025 kicks off in Johannesburg

The Johannesburg summit is the first leg of the annual AfricArena Tour, which visits to each of Africa's four regions.
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Nigerian expert wins Cyber Personality of the Year

Going against the narrative of Nigeria as a cybercrime hotbed, a leading Nigerian cybersecurity has made history at respected global awards.
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Airtel Nigeria launches AI spam alert service

The AI spam alert tool will allow consumers to reject spam messages on both smartphones and feature phones.
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12 Mar

Orange launches annual social venture prize for Africa, Middle East

The winners will receive a cash contribution of €25,000 for the first prize winner, €15,000 for the second prize winner, €10,000 for the third prize winner.
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MTN Uganda pays hefty dividends

The business says its success in 2024 allows it to pay $139 million (UGX506 billion) in dividends to shareholders.
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Botswana enters space age with BOTSAT-1 satellite launch

Botswana successfully launched its first satellite, BOTSAT-1 at SpaceX facilities in California, the US.
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Feb 12, 2025

ST Digital launches AI hosting solution in Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire

The rollout is intended to provide African businesses, start-ups, and research institutions with high-performance computing resources for AI applications.