Seacom bumps up IP network to 100Gbps

Fifty fledgling businesses selected from nine countries have access to the non-equity fund.

Investment focuses on enabling fast, affordable internet access, supporting start-ups.

The tech giant prepares to introduce a series of initiatives this month, to help boost the recovery of SMEs in Africa’s post-COVID-19 economy.

Google opens applications for two annual initiatives: the Google for Start-ups Accelerator programme and Africa Developer Scholarship 2021.

The Supreme Court rules Google did not commit copyright infringement against Oracle when it copied snippets of Java to build its Android OS.

Agency for Digital Development and RootHub have confirmed collaboration.

In light of International Women's Day, the tech giants establish initiatives to help create pathways to prosperity for women and girls across Africa.

Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai references company’s plan to establish fibre link along Africa’s West Coast to usher in more broadband.

Google and the IFC have predicted the internet economy would contribute up to US$180bn to Africa’s economy by 2025 and US$712bn by 2050.

Roll out of laser-beam based technology service is scheduled for 2021 in Zimbabwe.

Research identifies internet connectivity and Africa’s growing start-up ecosystem as key drivers.