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MTN Group: partnerships key to Africa’s next billion connections
At CNN’s Global Perspectives event in London, MTN Group said collaboration across governments, investors, and industries will be critical to driving digital inclusion and sustainable growth across Africa.
4 days ago2 min read


Standard Bank paves the way for South Africa's SMEs at the Future Trust Summit
South Africa's most promising entrepreneurs will gather in Johannesburg next month to compete for millions of dollars in business investment at the 2025 South African Future Trust Summit
Nov 12 min read


Angola partners SES Satellites to power Africa’s space future
GGPEN has signed a landmark MoU with SES Satellites to boost Angola’s space capabilities and expand the reach of its ANGOSAT-2 and Connecta Angola initiatives. The partnership aims to deepen digital inclusion, enhance technical training and extend high-speed satellite connectivity across Africa.
Oct 312 min read


Kenya embraces smart locks to combat exam cheating
After years of exam paper theft and leaks, the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has introduced smart digital locks that transmit real-time alerts to curb cheating and strengthen exam integrity.
Oct 282 min read


Ralph Mupita champions $30 smartphone initiative to empower millions in Africa
MTN CEO Ralph Mupita has hailed the GSMA’s new affordable smartphone initiative as a “game changer” for Africa, urging governments and OEMs to make 4G devices accessible to all. The digital leap could bring tens of millions of Africans online and accelerate the continent’s digital economy. By Nhlanhla Muthe , Senior Writer MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita (right) has called for Africa’s $30 smartphone revolution to be a catalyst in closing the continent’s digital divi
Oct 242 min read


Latitude59: How Tallinn's start-up ecosystem is inspiring innovation in Cape Town
Latitude59 is widely regarded as one of Europe's most influential start-up and technology events, attracting thousands of innovators, investors, and policymakers each year to discuss digital transformation, sustainable technology, and global collaboration.
Oct 211 min read


Tech firms collaborate in Kigali to boost Africa's surging mobile user base
By NhlaNhla Muthe The event wiill examine ways to improve Africa's growing position in the global digital economy. Africa's mobile market is predicted to grow to 700 million unique customers by the end of the decade, and technology leaders and industry experts are visiting Rwanda this week for MWC Kigali 2025. The summit, held by the GSMA from October 21 to 23 at the Kigali Convention Centre and inaugurated by Rwandan President Paul Kagame tomorrow, will examine ways to impro
Oct 201 min read
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