Video streaming boom in Africa
Globally, streaming increased yet again Q3 2021, up 21% over this time last year, led predominately by Africa, which saw a massive 273% increase, says Conviva.
Admire Moyo
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Biden tightens screws on Huawei, ZTE
US president Joe Biden signs the Secure Equipment Act, a law that targets firms deemed to pose a national security threat to America.
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Luno eyes US expansion as parent firm DCG gets R10.8bn windfall
After Digital Currency Group raised $700 million, Luno says this means access to the capital needed to fuel continued expansion.
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Local Fintech firm Stitch raises R30m, expands to Nigeria
The company will initially offer a tokenised pay-by-bank product to help businesses and Fintech firms in Nigeria improve user experience and eliminate fraud.
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MTN’s credit rating upgraded amid debt reduction efforts
S&P Global Ratings upgrades the mobile operator’s standalone credit rating to investment grade after it made progress in reducing its borrowings.
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Seacom bumps up IP network to 100Gbps
The upgrade comes as more submarine cables are expected to land on the African continent to boost connectivity.
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Naspers propels M&A activity in Sub-Saharan Africa
Boosted by the $44.1 billion Naspers-Prosus share swap, the value of M&A transactions in the region reached $78.3 billion during the first nine months of 2021.
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It’s all systems go as Microsoft rolls out Windows 11
The company will use a measured and phased process in offering Windows 11, as it has done with Windows 10 feature updates.
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IHS Towers kicks off IPO
The initial public offering price is currently estimated to be between $21 and $24 per share, says the company in its filing.
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DiData, NTT strengthen Red Bull Basement partnership
Dimension Data and its parent company again partner with Red Bull Basement to empower the next generation of university students to innovate for good.
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Infinidat looks to attract client base across Africa
The data storage company leverages its channel partners to expand its presence and establish a customer base in the rest of Africa.
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Digital wallets give rise to African ‘super apps’
Across the continent, digital wallets have evolved into so-called super apps, which have diversified beyond money management, says Omdia.
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Teraco’s JB3 data centre facility up and running in Ekurhuleni
The company says the new facility comprises 45 000sqm of building structure, 12 000sqm of data hall space, and 29MW of critical power load.