METISS submarine fibre cable now operational in Mauritius after landing in Emtel data centre
Emtel, a leading Telecom Network Operator in Mauritius, has provided the only landing point for the METISS fibre optic cable in the country.
Banking
April 16, 2021
Ethiopia’s first contactless Platinum Mastercard Prepaid Travel Card launched by Zemen Bank
Zemen Bank has partnered Mastercard for the introduction of the first ever Mastercard branded prepaid contactless travel card in Ethiopia.
Mobile Payments
April 15, 2021
Telkom Kenya to drive financial inclusion with youth focused e-wallet
Telkom Kenya has partnered with The National Youth Council of Kenya (NYCK) to develop a youth-focused digital wallet to boost financial inclusion among the youth, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
News
April 15, 2021
Rwanda and Germany sign € 78 million agreement on ICT, green investment and SMEs support
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana and the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Rwanda Dr. Thomas Kurz, today signed two agreements worth € […]
Streaming
April 15, 2021
Fuse Media Licenses Content to Lingopie and Telkom SA
Fuse Media has marked its first foray into the global media marketplace on the eve of MipTV with licensing deals to language learning platform Lingopie and South Africa-based Telkom SA.
Business
April 15, 2021
Paratus appoints new Group CCO to drive pan-African growth
Pan African quality network provider, Paratus has appointed Martin Cox as its Group Chief Commercial Officer. Cox brings a wealth of experience as a founder shareholder of Neotel and Executive for Strategy, […]
Telecoms
April 15, 2021
Vodacom introduces pay-later feature with “VodaLend | Voucher Advance“
Vodacom customers can now access vouchers from two leading brands thanks to the introduction of Voucher Advance, an innovative lending proposition and the first of its kind for South African consumers.
News
April 15, 2021
Etisalat offers special bundles during Ramadan
Postpaid customers can enjoy double data while prepaid customers can avail double data and voice at no extra cost when they subscribe to Ramadan special packs.
Corona
April 15, 2021
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Reinforces the Need for Internet Inclusion
The fifth edition of the Inclusive Internet Index depicts an internet that is more accessible and affordable than ever.
Telecoms
April 14, 2021
Netcracker to Deliver BSS Transformation for Leading Middle Eastern Operator du
Netcracker Technology announced that du, a leading quad-play communications provider based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has selected Netcracker Digital BSS for its digital transformation program.
Security
April 14, 2021
LogRhythm and AlJammaz Technologies Partner for Cybersecurity solutions in the Middle East
The partnership enables more organizations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the GCC to benefit from automated, scalable and high-performance cybersecurity with LogRhythm’s NextGen Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Platform.
Education
April 14, 2021
Evotel Provides Welkom Schools With Free Fibre
With the installation of its fibre network infrastructure in Welkom, Fibre Network Operator Evotel, is also providing schools falling within its network coverage with free access to its fast and reliable fibre.
Mobile
April 14, 2021
MTN ranked as best Mobile Network in South Africa
The Mobile Network Quality Report Q1 2021, published by MyBroadband, sees MTN in the top spot of mobile networks in South Africa
Apps
April 13, 2021
Twitter opens Africa Headquarters in Ghana
The social network announced the opening of its first African office with the aim to truly serve the public conversation across the African continent.
