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Google to open AI hub in Zambia, Malawi plans Smart Village Initiative

Tech giant Google is partnering with Zambia's government to set up an Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence at the University of Zambia. At the same time, Malawi's government has announced plans to launch a Smart Village Initiative in partnership with Huawei.

MTN board backs CEO Ralph Mupita amid favoritism allegations

Pan-African operator MTN Group has come out in support of Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita after favoritism allegations surfaced in the media. MTN said that an independent investigation into an anonymous complaint found no evidence of improper conduct.

Women in Tech: Spotlight on digital skills with Kreative Campus' Keitesi Aisha

Kreative Campus' operations and finance lead, Keitesi Aisha, talks to Connecting Africa as part of our Women in Tech series about how skills development can make Africa's tech ecosystem more inclusive.

Sierra Leone signs $50M SMART Project deal with China

To help fund the SMART Sierra Leone Project, Sierra Leone's government has signed a US$50 million agreement with China National Technical Import & Export Corporation.

SA Tribunal gives Telkom go-ahead for Swiftnet sale

South Africa's Competition Tribunal has accepted a recommendation by the Competition Commission that Telkom be allowed to sell its masts and towers business, Swiftnet.

Mauritius offers free mobile Internet to youth

The Mauritian government has introduced a new program offering free mobile Internet to citizens aged 18 to 25.

ISPA calls for 'light-touch' regulation for South African MVNOs

South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) believes that mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) would benefit from appropriate, light-touch regulation to support competition in the local mobile data market.

Nigeria sets final SIM registration deadline

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that September 14, 2024, will be the final deadline for all mobile users to register their SIM cards.

Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Tyms

Connecting Africa's hot startup of the month is Nigeria's Tyms, which has built an artificial-intelligence-powered finance and accounting automation software system for CFOs, accountants, bookkeepers and business owners.

Botswana, Ghana get Starlink

SpaceX's satellite Internet service, Starlink, has officially launched in Botswana and Ghana.

Understanding African fintech startup failures

Connecting Africa correspondent Chiti Mbizule Mutati investigates the reasons behind the high failure rate of African fintech startups, citing the importance of funding, policy and regulation in the sector.

Headwinds hit South Africa's Blue Label Telecoms

South Africa's Blue Label Telecoms once again published a mixed set of financial results, although some parts of the business are doing well, it reported profit declines for the year ended May 31, 2024.

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