Nokia powers subsea cable linking Europe, North Africa

Through the Agence Française de Développement, France is backing feminist-led organisations to tackle online abuse such as cyberstalking and image-based exploitation.

Orange Middle East and Africa teams up with risingSUD to fast-track African and Middle Eastern start-ups into Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

The firms said by merging their capabilities, they deliver global, continuous sensor data to industries that need it the most.

The parties explored areas of collaboration and investment in the digital economy, including skills exchange, and digital infrastructure.

The deal comes as satellite technology is gaining traction on the continent, with authorities agreeing to use it to advance Africa’s economic goals.

SEACOM first went live in South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Djibouti in 2009, following the completion of its first undersea cable connecting Asia and Europe.

The offenders were apprehended as part of Operation First Light, which combats phishing, investment fraud, phony online shopping sites, romance, and impersonation scams.

The JSE-listed MultiChoice informed shareholders today that the French media firm's stake has now increased to 40%.

Users in France can now link up and transfer money to Orange Money users in Côte d'Ivoire, Mali and Senegal.

French telecommunications firm Orange welcomes development.

The recycling facility is the fifth to be launched in Africa by the telco.