News

LogicMonitor extends global channel reach with new international partners

05-06-2020 | 06:36:48

LogicMonitor, the leading cloud-based IT infrastructure monitoring and intelligence platform for enterprise IT and Managed Service Providers announced the global expansion of its LogicMonitor Partner Network.

[Uganda] Mukwano Industries moves business systems to the cloud to boost efficiency, visibility

05-06-2020 | 05:17:00

Mukwano Industries has grown into one of the leading FMCG conglomerates in East Africa, with interests that include manufacturing, agriculture and property development.

Ethiopian Airlines launches innovations to elevate cargo customers’ experience.

05-06-2020 | 05:14:00

Ethiopian Airlines has introduced a mobile app and chatbot-assisted shipment tracking service to elevate cargo customers’ experience.

MEA banks predict cashless society by 2025

05-06-2020 | 05:11:00

Banks in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) are the strongest believers in a cashless society, according to a global retail banking survey released by Temenos , the banking software company.

Temenos, Microsoft partner to offer fast access to AI-driven Temenos Financial Crime Mitigation SaaS Solution

05-05-2020 | 12:44:00

Temenos, announced a joint effort with Microsoft to enable access to its AI-powered, Financial Crime Mitigation SaaS solution to allow banks protect both their customers and organization from financial crime increase during the pandemic.

Liquid Telecom installs free Wifi at COVID-19 quarantine centres in Zambia

05-05-2020 | 12:04:00

Liquid Telecom Zambia is supporting the Ministry of Health with free internet connectivity at COVID-19 quarantine centres.

[kenya] Liquid Telecom boosts remote learning at Kibabii virtual school amidst COVID-19

05-05-2020 | 11:41:00

Liquid Telecom has connected Kibabii virtual school in Bungoma County to its high capacity fibre network with the latest digital and collaboration tools to enhance remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Film, television production houses to resume operations in South Africa

05-04-2020 | 15:48:00

Acting Communications and Digital Technologies Minister has signed and gazetted directions allowing electronic communication services and network services, advertising agencies, film and television production companies to resume operations.

[Kenya] Safaricom to provide communication support to front-line health care workers, MOH

05-04-2020 | 15:37:00

Safaricom will provide communication resources equivalent to 195 terabytes of data, 10 million voice call minutes and 33 million SMSs to critical Government healthcare workers for the next three months.

[South Africa] Vodacom launches Africa’s first live 5G network, supports both mobile and fixed wireless services

05-04-2020 | 15:12:00

Vodacom has switched on Africa’s first live 5G mobile network in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town, with further rollouts planned to other parts of the country.

Huawei Marine Networks kicks off Senegal Horn of Africa Regional Express Cable

04-30-2020 | 12:52:00

Huawei Marine Networks (HMN) announced the kick-off of Senegal Horn of Africa Regional Express (SHARE) Cable, the first high-capacity direct link from the African continent to the offshore islands of Cape Verde.

Sparkle expands reach in North Africa with new point of presence in Casablanca, Morocco

04-30-2020 | 09:32:00

Sparkle, the first international service provider in Italy and among the top ten global operators, announced the opening of a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Casablanca, Morocco.

Coca-Cola partners with Microsoft to transform global engagement, experiences

04-30-2020 | 07:26:00

The Coca-Cola Company announced a five-year agreement with Microsoft Corp. to standardize its business operations on Microsoft’s cloud and deliver rich new digital experiences.

[South Sudan] m–GURUSH launches international remittance service

04-30-2020 | 06:47:05

South Sudan’s first Mobile Money service, m–GURUSH has launched its International remittance service on their Mobile Money Platform.

[Kenya] Apptivate Africa’s M-Kapu voucher bolsters food distribution amid Covid-19

04-30-2020 | 06:44:00

Digital food baskets are pivotal in helping Kenya flatten the COVID-19 curve by ensuring poor households continue to get uninterrupted food supply.

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