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19 Jun

Tarana, Microsoft enhance Africa’s broadband connectivity

The companies will assist service providers in rural and underserved Africa by providing government-approved telecom equipment, as well as training and technical support.
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Bill Gates backs Africa’s AI future, pledges most of fortune to continent

Following his bold commitment to donate 99% of his $200 billion fortune to Africa, Bill Gates has established a major AI hub in Nigeria.
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9 Apr 2025

Digital solutions firm Hayo enters Kenya with two licences

The licences enable Hayo to deliver digital solutions and communications services, enabling Kenyan organisations to get technologies delivered with on-the-ground support.
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10 Mar 2025

Ex-Oracle SA MD moves to Kenya to lead ADG

Patel, who worked in the technology industry for more than 20 years, will drive ADG's global expansion and be based mostly in Nairobi.
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Westcon Comstor boosts cloud solutions across Africa

Westcon-Comstor today announced that it has become an official distributor of Microsoft cloud products across Africa.
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12 Feb 2025

Wave Mobile Money appoints regional head of PR

According to the company, her knowledge of technology and fintech makes her a valuable strategic asset in increasing its visibility.
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Global tech giants in Nigeria pay $1,5 bn taxes

Nigeria said the considerable rise in taxes demonstrates the importance of strong regulatory frameworks.
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3 Dec 2024

Microsoft Copilot to help Africa work smarter

During a recent webinar, Kejendree Pillay, Microsoft Portfolio Manager at First Distribution, highlighted how Microsoft Copilot uses AI to allow users to work smarter.
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First Distribution, Microsoft, ITWeb Africa to host free Copilot webinar

Free-to-attend webinar, run by Microsoft, First Distribution and ITWeb Africa, provides IT decision-makers with the opportunity to understand how Microsoft Copilot is reshaping productivity.
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Gebeya joins Microsoft ISV Success, Start-up program for Azure

The Microsoft ISV Success program is aimed to help independent software vendors grow and scale their companies on Microsoft Azure.
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19 Nov 2024

Vodacom Group unveils plan to train a million African youths

Together with AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft and other organisations Vodacom aims to bridge the digital skills gap across Africa and upskill young people.