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Safaricom, iXAfrica launch Kenya’s first AI data centre

Safaricom PLC has partnered with iXAfrica Data Centres, Kenya’s leading hyperscale-ready data centre operator, to introduce East Africa’s first AI-ready data centre services, tailored for enterprise and cloud solutions. This collaboration equips businesses and government clients with scalable, cost-effective solutions for data storage, backup,...

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IHS Towers sells Rwanda operations to Paradigm for $274.5m

IHS Holding Limited, one of the world’s largest independent owners and operators of shared telecommunications infrastructure, has announced an agreement to sell its Rwandan subsidiary, IHS Rwanda Limited, to Paradigm Tower Ventures. The deal, which includes the transfer of approximately 1,465 tower sites, is...

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With over 40,000 towers in 10 markets, IHS Towers CEO, Darwish underscores AI-Driven growth amid telecom challenges

Having boasted over 40,000 towers across 10 markets, IHS Towers CEO, Sam Darwish addressed the telecom industry’s pressing challenges in meeting the growing global demand for data connectivity. He emphasized the critical need for robust infrastructure, leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support the increasing...

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South Africa: Avanti collaborates with BankservAfrica, Capitec on satellite connectivity test

In a groundbreaking move towards enhancing transactional security, Avanti Communications, a global leader in multi-orbit connectivity services, has successfully conducted a satellite connectivity test with BankservAfrica and Capitec Bank in South Africa This pivotal test marks a significant advancement in the realm of digital...

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BTCL delves into digital e-commerce business

Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited (BTCL) is undergoing a strategic transformation from a traditional telecommunications entity to a leading digital e-commerce business. This decisive move was part of the telecom’s 2022-2025 strategic plan, aimed to position the country’s premier digital services provider, focusing on e-health,...

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Kenya: Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) partners with Network International to enhance digital payment solutions

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), as part of its digital innovation and expansion, has partnered with Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), to provide a robust processing platform for the hosting and issuing of cards. DTB,...

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Ghana: CSA validates 51 cybersecurity firms to align with global standards

Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has licensed 51 cybersecurity companies, marking a drastic move towards aligning the West African nation’s cybersecurity standards with global frameworks. This initiative makes Ghana the first country in Africa and the second globally, after Singapore, to implement a comprehensive...

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