Nigeria’s Anambra State to launch data platform
According to the state, the platform will provide decision-makers with real-time access to important information.
Samuel Olomu
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Cameroon moves to safeguard personal data
Parliament is considering a Bill to tighten data security in the country and establish a Personal Data Protection Authority.
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Safaricom denies sharing customer data with police
The telco says it has implemented measures to prevent third parties from accessing data of its subscribers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Huawei to open cloud region in Nigeria by end October
The Chinese cloud vendor is opening its third datacentre on the continent.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.