Data Management

Safaricom denies sharing customer data with police

The telco says it has implemented measures to prevent third parties from accessing data of its subscribers.
Nixon Kanali
0:50
18 Oct

Nigeria considers CCTV tech to stop highway attacks

Highways are notorious locations for violent crime in the West African country, with abduction gang and armed robbers targeting motorists.
1:40
17 Oct

Jumia to close shops in Tunisia, South Africa

The company said it is ceasing operations in South Africa and Tunisia to optimise resources and focus on markets with stronger growth potential.
1:00

Sofibanque colocates services at OADC Texaf Kinshasa datacentre

The bank’s location in the data centre will allow it to meet national and international compliance and regulation standards.
1:50

Huawei to open cloud region in Nigeria by end October

The Chinese cloud vendor is opening its third datacentre on the continent.
1:10
Sep 19, 2024

Nigeria plans to train 5000 data protection officers

According to the government, young people can now pursue data management careers and fill expected new opportunities in the ecosystem.
1:30
Sep 6, 2024

Flutterwave appoints new CFO to drive growth

Mitesh Popat most recently held senior positions at Citi, including being CFO of the Middle East and Africa, where he managed financial operations in 29 countries.
2:50
Aug 23, 2024

Raxio Group opens $30m DR Congo’s Tier III data centre

The facility, known as Raxio DRC1, is backed by a $30 million investment and represents a watershed moment in DR Congo's push for digital inclusion.
1:50

Metrofile joins Africa's cloud push with the EverFiles

The company says the debut of its cloud platform aligns with an increase in demand for digital workplace solutions that complement remote working conditions.
2:10
Aug 16, 2024

East African firms expand innovation drive to unlock value

Business executives, technology partners, and SAP experts gathered this week to debate the role of innovation in driving East Africa's economic development.
1:20
Aug 5, 2024

World Bank to revamp Cameroon's cyber security policy

The bank is looking for specialists who will assist the Cameroonian government in revising its national cyber security strategy.
1:30
Aug 2, 2024

Flutterwave wins Ghana's approval to operate

Flutterwave's license allows it to provide various payment options suited to the unique demands of Ghanaian businesses.