Vodacom hopes for a resolution that ends DRC conflict

The initiative will extend network coverage and enable access to telecoms and mobile financial services to up to 19 million people in less densely populated rural communities.

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

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.

According to OADC, the data centre is a critical component of the country's growing digital ecosystem, and increased digitalisation will benefit the economy.

Blockchain firm WadzPay partners with financing vehicle SMI to support mining SMEs in Congo Brazzaville.

Partners will have access to two hyperscale, Tier-III core facilities in key strategic locations in Lagos and Kinshasa, says the company.

According to a joint statement, the deal grants GVA access to the usage of Fast Congo-operated and maintained facilities.

Al Americani, CEO of Vodacom DR Congo, spoke to ITWeb Africa about its testing of network upgrades, its infrastructure challenges and the key role that mobile money plays in its offering to the country.

Tupuca, an Angolan online food and grocery delivery platform, is capitalising on increased demand for its services and is looking for further funds to expand.

After DR Congo, the solar solution will be progressively rolled out in Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Senegal, and Sierra Leone.

The data centre will boost the country’s economy by delivering digital ecosystems and converged open digital infrastructure service, says WIOCC.

Mohammed Bouhelal to was formerly the CEO of fibre company Benya DRC and CEO of Liquid Telecom Sudan.