Orange has launched the Orange Digital Center (ODC) Guinea-Bissau, marking a milestone in fostering digital skills and supporting local entrepreneurship. This initiative introduces a comprehensive ecosystem offering free programs tailored for youth, including hands-on digital training, project leadership support, and startup acceleration with funding opportunities.
MTN Rwanda celebrates a significant milestone, achieving 84.5% 4G population coverage just under a year after obtaining its 4G license in July 2023. Mapula Bodibe, CEO of MTN Rwanda, announced this achievement at the 2024 Annual General Meeting, highlighting the substantial impact on digital access and internet quality throughout the country.
Two leading names in the transportation sector, GIGM and Travelstart, have unveiled a groundbreaking partnership aimed at revolutionizing travel convenience across Nigeria. Announced during a media briefing on June 19, 2024, this strategic collaboration integrates GIGM’s tech-powered intercity road transportation with Travelstart’s comprehensive air travel services.
African money transfer leaders Dahabshiil and M-Pesa Safaricom-Ethiopia have forged a strategic partnership to facilitate direct remittances to M-Pesa mobile wallets in Ethiopia. This landmark agreement, signed in Addis Ababa, promises simplified and secure money transfers for the Ethiopian diaspora, enhancing efficiency and ensuring faster transaction speeds.
Kaspersky expands its Expert Training with a new cybersecurity course focusing on digital forensics, aiming to empower InfoSec professionals with crucial skills. This addition to their portfolio comes in response to the increasing duration of cyberattacks and the critical need for faster detection and resolution times in 2023. Addressing the skills shortage in incident response,…
Afrilearn, Nigeria’s leading learning app, has launched an innovative new learn-and-earn platform aimed at revolutionizing education for students across the nation. This new initiative transforms learning into an engaging and rewarding experience, addressing the persistent challenges in accessing quality education in Nigeria. Afrilearn stands out by aligning closely with the national curriculum, offering a comprehensive suite of educational resources including class notes, animated video lessons, homework assistance, exam practice games, and personalized learning dashboards.
TelCables Southern Africa, a subsidiary of global ICT solutions provider Angola Cables, has announced a significant upgrade to its backbone network infrastructure in South Africa. The network capacity has been increased from 500 Gbps to 800 Gbps to better accommodate the rapidly growing cloud and data traffic. This upgrade aims to provide faster, more secure connectivity for local and international customers.
