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TikTok, African Union launch digital safety campaign

TikTok said that it is collaborating with the African Union Commission to launch the Africa-wide #SaferTogether Campaign on digital safety.
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1:20
2 hours ago

InDrive targets Africa expansion with $146m kitty

The new funds will enable the company to invest in product improvements, expand its service offerings, and enter new markets in Africa.
1:50

Kenya investigates 1000 entities for data privacy violations

The companies might face significant penalties of up to $37,000 (KES5 million) or one percent of their yearly revenue, depending on the severity of the breach.
1:20
Thursday

IBM Research – Africa seeks software engineering interns in Kenya

The program gives qualifying candidates an opportunity to work on technology solutions, and develop scalable software systems, according to the Lab.
1:00

BoFiNet chooses DZS to power Botswana fibre network

The solutions will help BoFiNet connect enterprises and institutions in Mahalapye, Kanye, Tlokweng, and Molepolole.
2:00

SA-born space firm Simera Sense gets €13.5m funding

The company can now scale up operations and expand its current production capacity.
1:20

Fintech PalmPay launches new products in Nigeria

The company unveiled Unlimited Free Transfer and Target Savings, removing transfer fees to all banks and fintech platforms on its app.
1:00

MTN Group appoints Ali Monzer to lead South Sudan operations

Monzer, an MTN Group insider, has held progressively senior positions, most recently as chief technology and information officer of MTN Uganda.
2:00

Botswana, Estonian ICT sectors seek deepened cooperation

Delegations from the two countries had a business session on 6 March to discuss areas of collaboration in digitalisation, innovation, trade, and investment.
1:30

Zimbabwe commissions 1500km rail fibre network

The project is expected to connect local communities, businesses, and government institutions.
2:00

MasterCard, SAVA team up to serve African SMMEs

The partnership will provide small businesses in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt with an online payment platform.
1:30

Help us appreciate female brilliance in SA's tech sector

Nominations for 11 categories in the Wired4Women awards are open till 18 March.
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4 Mar

SA’s Altron folds three companies into single digital business

Altron Digital Business portfolio is focused on cloud infrastructure, managed services and systems integration.