Africa

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.
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With AI technology tailor-made in Africa, the sky’s the limit

Nick Clegg, Meta global affairs president, writes for ITWeb Africa about the influence of AI in Africa and how it may help the continent's economy.
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Thursday

South, East, West Africa suffer massive internet disruptions

Multiple service providers have confirmed disruptions and say they are working towards continuity of services.
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Helios Towers to reach cash flow inflection point this year

According to Helios CEO Tom Greenwood, the company expects tenancy ratio expansion to exceed its previous medium-term prediction.
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Thursday

Equinix appoints ex-Googler Fox-Martin as CEO

Adaire Fox-Martin, who has 25 years of experience in the technology sector, is expected to lead Equinix’s expansion, including in Africa.
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MTN, Omnispace tie-up to deploy satellite services

Omnispace will create a next-generation standards-based mobile and IoT network for MTN markets.
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11 Mar

ABSA spends 25% of expenses on IT

The bank’s Audit and Compliance Committee observed that technological, cyber, and information security hazards increased across the business in the year.
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8 Mar

Red Sea cable outages will take at least 8 weeks to solve

SEACOM said that, as part of the regulatory procedure, it must get permits and then its repair partner needs to travel to, and operate in, the troubled region.
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6 Mar

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.
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Liquid C2 announces cloud, cyber security, gen AI deal with Google

Liquid C2 said the deal brings heightened security measures, access to advanced cloud technologies to companies, and a commitment to securing their digital assets.
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Venture capital EMURGO launches Web3 innovation hub

EMURGO Africa focuses on the regional implementation of Cardano blockchain and other Web3 technologies.
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Axian joins connected women commitment initiative

According to Axian Telecom, by joining this project, it demonstrates the company's dedication to improving women's digital and financial inclusion.
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Linux Foundation launches Tazama to curb fraud

The open-source programme will monitor bank activity and detect fraud and money laundering in real-time.