Business

MFS Africa crowned ‘Fintech of the Year’

The company received the top accolade at the African Banker Awards, after being recognised for outstanding contributions to Africa’s fintech industry.
ITWeb reporter
2:00
Thursday

Liquid Dataport signs West Africa connectivity agreement

Under the terms of the agreement, Liquid Dataport will offer Viasat’s connectivity services, working through local partners.
2:00
Thursday

Key appointments at aYo boost African growth plans

Two appointments at the insurtech firm, backed by MTN and Sanlam, are key to its continental expansion plans.
2:40
Wednesday

South African regulator opens up 6 GHz Wi-Fi spectrum

The lower 6GHz frequency band offers several benefits and a much-needed boost for Wi-Fi services.
2:50
Tuesday

SA’s Tyme Group secures $77.8m funding raise

The funds being raised are intended to further operations in South Africa and the Philippines.
1:40
Tuesday

Google expands flood alerts to eight African countries

The new countries added are Burundi, Eswatini, Guinea Bissau, Lesotho, Madagascar, Rwanda, Senegal, and Zimbabwe.
2:20
Tuesday

EU, Germany, Estonia launch digital transformation centre in Kenya

The $29 million, three-year project seeks to strengthen Kenya’s digital economy.
1:40

ADC pens interconnect deal with London Internet Exchange

The partnership’s goal is to add value to local network communities, LINX membership and data centre facilities across Africa.
1:40

African trade portal widens continental commerce

The portal provides integrated and reliable trade intelligence on international market performance and opportunities as well as market access conditions.
1:30

Angola Cables, Orange seal infrastructure sharing agreement

Angola Cables and Orange will now offer seamless connectivity to the Djoliba Network and other global destinations.
3:40

SAFPS partners with TGPDC to tackle fraud

The partners will collaborate using multiple technology solutions in tackling money laundering, fraud and impersonation crimes.
3:20

ADC to construct new 10 MW data centre in Ghana

Backed by US development fund, the new facility will be built in Accra with the first phase is scheduled to be completed within 12 months.