Business

WiSolar’s prepaid solar utility opens service in Gauteng

The company says this business model allows property owners to install solar at no upfront cost.
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Last call for SA start-ups to enter the Irish Tech Challenge

The application deadline has been extended to 5 May, with finalists being awarded €10,000 in funding and a curated networking tour to Ireland.
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MTN Nigeria maintains charity projects despite challenges

As part of its commitment to supporting national priorities and fostering sustainable societies, MTN is building up 52 basic health clinics in Nigeria.
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Tuesday

MTN Nigeria’s data revenues remain steady in volatile market

The company said the increase in data was led by improved data bundle offerings, wide network coverage and enhanced capacity.
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MTN Nigeria tightens belt and seeks tariff increases

During its first quarter results, the telco outlined plans to counter Nigeria’s economic turbulence, including engaging with the authorities for the leeway to increase pricing.
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Monday

Five African startups excel at the AfricArena summit

Winners automatically secure a spot to compete at the grande finale, which will take place in Cape Town, in December.
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Cassava Tech’s ADC unveils channel partner programme

The data centre company says that the programme prioritises mutual growth for itself and its partners.
2:00
25 Apr

Safaricom Ethiopia CEO: ‘Digital is crucial to country’s prosperity’

Wim Vanhelleputte ranks digital transformation as Ethiopia's top national objective and identifies key addressable issues to achieve the goal.
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24 Apr

International investors are hot on Africa’s potential

A summit of venture capitalists, technologists and start-up founders heard that as global investment slows international investors are increasingly looking to African start-ups for growth.
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23 Apr

NEC's NeoFace Watch helps Zim nab Chinese syndicate

Zimbabwe police's facial recognition team used NEC's NeoFace Watch system to identify suspects.
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23 Apr

Netstar launches Africa's largest real-time vehicle telematics bureau

Netstar says the new centre will serve the company's growing commercial fleet customer base, as well as an emergency contact centre and vehicle recovery operation.
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19 Apr

Cisco redefines security for data centres, clouds with Hypershield

The company says Cisco Hypershield allows customers to put security wherever they need to - in the cloud, in the data center, on a factory floor, or a hospital imaging room.