tech + telecom highlights
By Timo Jokiaho As technology evolves towards containers and cloud-native architectures and applications, there are key architectural considerations for communications service providers (CSPs) to address 5G is accelerating deployments of edge computing, as communications service…
Despite significant strides in the telecom industry, which have been made in terms of technology and reach, the spread of network connection in rural areas around the world, remain the last frontier for the telecom…
HUAWEI now offers safe and contactless digital payment options with the launch of Mondia Pay on HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS) • Huawei, in cooperation with digital payment entity, Mondia Pay, now offers Direct Carrier Billing…
Sudan Joins United Nations' Better Than Cash Alliance to Drive Financial Inclusion and Transparency As part of its vision to transform its economy, the Republic of Sudan announced a new commitment to accelerate the transition…
The arrival into the Egyptian market means a further step in Telecoming's strategy • The digital market in Egypt means more than 100M people and a mobile penetration of 94%; Africa plays a relevant role…
Thales, in partnership with Paycode, supports Ghana in this drive via a single card with two applications (EMV & Biometric) • Ghana continues to roll out initiatives that provide Ghanaians with secure and convenient digital…
Launched in Lagos, Nigeria, in June 2019, Kwik Delivery is an on-demand delivery platform focusing on the rich and diverse B2B and B2B2C market • On-demand delivery in Lagos can now be seamlessy integrated "The…
Since its initial introduction in April of this year, the DHL Africa eShop app has seen its user base grow rapidly, and within the first three months of operation, it had already been rolled out…
S21sec, la mayor empresa de servicios de ciberseguridad Pure Player de la Península Ibérica, advierte de la necesidad de que las empresas y sus empleados no descuiden su seguridad durante las vacaciones de verano, un…
Unitel was elected to chair the GSMA Association Africa Fraud and Security Group (AFASG), a specific working group dedicated to dealing with critical fraud and security issues for the telecommunications industry in Africa. The mandate…
Businesses in Nigeria can securely request and receive payments directly from their customers without any hassles using PayU’s innovative and secure product called PayU Receive. PayU Receive is a secure payment solution that facilitates business-to-business…
The chat bot is the first in the accounting industry and allows you track expenses and manage finances through messaging apps such as Facebook Messenger and Slack Meet Pegg , the personal trainer for your…
Opera currently has 100 million users in Africa, with an 86.41% market share in Kenya, 71.83% in Nigeria and 53.1% in South Africa Nigerian, Kenyan and South African Opera users collectively saved data equating to…
Tigo sign MOU with the Tanzanian Government to connect secondary schools to the internet Tanzania’s leading digital lifestyle company, Tigo Tanzania has entered into a partnership with the Ministry of Communications, Works and Infrastructure to…
The newly released Standard Bank Global Banking App brings greater levels of banking convenience to customers in four additional African marketsStandard Bank’s vision is clear: to become a digital leader in Africa Standard Bank is…
Orange announces the acquisition of a 75 million-euro equity interest in Africa Internet Group, joining AXA, Goldman Sachs and longstanding investors MTN Group, Millicom and Rocket Internet. Through this investment, which will be accompanied by…