tech + telecom highlights
C Comba’s industry-leading RRH, base station antennas products and services, combined with Parallel Wireless world’s first 2G/3G/4G/5G software, advance Open RAN with lowest TCO for MNOs globally Parallel Wireless, Inc., and Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited jointly announced…
Under the second day’s theme of “Energy in Powering Growth”, panel discussions and talk sessions unpacked the challenges and opportunities in Africa’s power sector Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy of South Africa, Gwede Mantashe,…
Nigeria's Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Boosts Power Plant's Output and Availability • PIP increases plant output by 15% per gas turbine; exceeding expected increase of 6%; Executed PIP will improve plant's availability and reduce maintenance cost…
VC4A is proud to announce the 12 ventures (11 Series A and 1 Seed+) for its 2019 Venture Showcase. These companies represent the best investment opportunities on the continent. They have been vetted by 40…
Siemens extends its Eskom Expo partnership to schools in Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia, refurbishing and restocking Sekondi College computer lab as part of Siemens localization programme. • Siemens (www.Siemens.com) is committed to supporting…
It is a key milestone for early detection of breast cancer in East Africa • digital mammography system is in line with the country’s Health Sector Strategic Plan to improve prevention and management of non-communicable…
Following the social media boom, the art of photography now plays an increasingly important role in the lives of the young. In this respect, smartphones, with their cutting-edge tech, have become a fully-fledged photography tool,…
ENGIE acquires Mobisol and becomes market leader in the off-grid solar in Africa • The group already has significant activities in African off-grid electrification segment ENGIE expands its decentralized energy offering in Africa through the…
Memfys is the first hospital in South-East Nigeria to install GE Healthcare’s SIGNA™ Explorer 1.5Tesla MRI system • The collaboration will help provide innovative technology to enable early diagnosis and detection of diseases GE Healthcare…
On-site machining and service tools applicable for the hydropower industry and key processing industries in Africa; Increased plant up-time and cost-effective workshop-quality machining; Successful launch event in August 2019 in South Africa. The technology group…
VC4A and ABAN are pleased to announce the 6th edition of the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2019). The Summit will take place from 13-15 November at Workshop17 at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town,…
Kenya is poised to be a global success story because of its motivated youth, a dynamic private sector and improving infrastructure • Arrow Electronics and Close the Gap go on a Digital Training Tour through…