News

Netcom strengthens market in Nigeria with IT infrastructure optimization services

08-03-2020 | 07:33:00

Lagos based Netcom Africa has solidified its footprint in Nigeria’s tech market with the deployment of IT Infrastructure Optimization services targeting corporate Nigerian corporate where high-end tech services are steadily on the rise.

GOIL, Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems launch gh-link card

07-31-2020 | 12:55:00

GOIL, in partnership with the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS), have launched the use of the gh-link card on GOIL’s Point of Sale (POS) devices across the country.

Fugro starts shallow water phase for 2Africa fibre-optic subsea cable project

07-31-2020 | 10:54:08

Fugro has begun its shallow water campaign for the ''2Africa'' subsea fibre-optic cable project which, once installed, will connect 23 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.

[Nigeria] Tizeti upgrades core network infrastructure capacity to 100Gbps

07-31-2020 | 06:40:00

Tizeti, West Africa’s pioneer solar-based internet service provider has announced the successful upgrade of its core network infrastructure capacity to 100Gbps.

[Kenya] Michael Joseph appointed Safaricom Chairman

07-31-2020 | 06:27:00

Safaricom board has appointed Michael Joseph as the next Chairman of Safaricom’s Board of Directors following the retirement of current chairman Mr. Nicholas Nganga after serving for 16 years on the Board.

Orange, Google Cloud partner in data, AI and edge computing services

07-30-2020 | 13:10:00

Orange and Google Cloud announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the transformation of Orange’s IT infrastructure and the development of future cloud services, in particular edge computing.

Mastercard develops global sustainable card programme to address consumers’ concerns

07-30-2020 | 09:14:49

More than three quarters of people say they are “very concerned” about the environment and feel companies should be doing more to address their impact on the planet.

[Nigeria] Polaris Bank, Facebook partner to build capacity for SMEs

07-30-2020 | 07:58:00

Polaris Bank has partnered with Facebook to provide free digital marketing training to SMEs in Nigeria.

[Ghana] Clydestone partners with Thales to offer TheOne authentication as a service platform

07-30-2020 | 06:47:33

Clydestone Ghana, a leading payments system and fintech solutions provider has partnered with Thales, a global leader in digital identities and security to provide TheOne authentication as a service platform.

[South Africa] Mickey Mashale appointed Nexio CEO

07-30-2020 | 06:25:00

South Africa's digital system aggregator and solution provider Nexio has appointed Mickey Mashale as the company's chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from 1 August 2020.

Local content powers Africa gaming market, research

07-30-2020 | 06:23:00

The African gaming industry is expected to register a compounded annual growth of 12 per cent between 2020 and 2025 according to a study by Research and Markets.

South African Social Development Department adopts OpenText solution to boost service delivery

07-30-2020 | 06:10:00

OpenText has announced the Department of Social Development of South Africa has deployed OpenText Documentum xCP, a case management framework to digitize its social assistance appeals process.

Paxful accelerates bitcoin entrepreneur development education in Southern Africa

07-29-2020 | 14:44:00

To help aid entrepreneurship and job-creation opportunities peer-to-peer (P2P) bitcoin marketplace, Paxful is offering free virtual entrepreneur education workshops and courses to the public, in Southern Africa.

MultiChoice, Walt Disney Africa partner to add ESPN to DStv Sports offering

07-29-2020 | 14:25:00

MultiChoice and The Walt Disney Africa announced they have partnered to add two 24-hour ESPN channels, available to DStv customers from 29 July 2020.

EBRD, Visa partner to support SMEs in EBRD economies

07-29-2020 | 12:44:00

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Visa have announced a strategic partnership that aims to jointly support small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the economies where the EBRD operates.

COLUMNS.

[Column] Soromfe Uzomah: How global disruption can have local implications

The global impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had not only on public health, but on business, cannot be underestimated... read full column here.

[Column] James Bayhack: The value of mobile marketing cloud technology

Marketing ultimately drives the sales of any business. Without it, many companies wouldn't sell their products or services and wouldn't survive in a highly competitive environment... read full column here.

[Column] Tonny Tugee: Factors impacting development of infrastructure in Africa

Without a doubt, Africa is one of the world’s fastest-growing economic hubs. Crucial to this rate of development is the ability to meet the demand for key infrastructure... read full column here

INTERVIEWS.

[Startup Interview] Vimbai Malandu, Co-Founder, YuPlan Limited, Zimbabwe

YuPlan Limited is a Zimbabwe digital startup that allows customers to book a venue from anywhere in the world. Vimbai Malandu is the Co-Founder... read full interview here

[Startup Interview] Terry Macharia, Founder, Secvate Solutions, Kenya

Terry Macharia is a founder and Managing Partner at Secvate Solutions, an information technology startup domiciled in Nairobi Kenya... read full interview here

[Startup Interview] Cyrus Mulinge, CEO, Trots Technologies, Kenya

Africa Business Communities interviews the Cyrus Mulinge, the CEO of Trots Technologies, a Kenyan based mobile commerce platform... read full interview here