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Intelsat expands satellite cellular backhaul into West AfricaIntelsat expands satellite cellular backhaul into West Africa

Intelsat has unveiled a new satellite cellular backhaul service platform aimed at growing connectivity in Nigeria and across West Africa via Intelsat's satellite and terrestrial network.

byPaula Gilbert
Oct 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
ICASA CEO Tshiamo Maluleka-Disemelo
Regulation
SA's media, ICT regulators unite to streamline policiesSA's media, ICT regulators unite to streamline policies
byMatshepo Sehloho
Oct 14, 2024
1 Min Read
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Financial Inclusion
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 6 - Building next-gen payment systemsConnecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 6 - Building next-gen payment systems
byPaula Gilbert
Oct 2, 2024
45 Min Listen
Peter George, Amazon Payment Services, Amnah Ajmal, Mastercard and other executives at a signing ceremony
Fintech
Mastercard, Amazon partner to digitize payments acceptance in MEAMastercard, Amazon partner to digitize payments acceptance in MEA
byPaula Gilbert
Sep 30, 2024
1 Min Read
KaiOS, Mastercard partner to enable digital payments for SMEs
Financial Inclusion
KaiOS, Mastercard partner to enable digital payments for SMEsKaiOS, Mastercard partner to enable digital payments for SMEs
byPaula Gilbert
Sep 26, 2024
1 Min Read
SA financial services execs look to AI for real-time insights
AI
SA financial services execs look to AI for real-time insightsSA financial services execs look to AI for real-time insights
byThe Staff
Sep 10, 2024
1 Min Read
Ericsson targets new segments for MFS growth
Fintech
Ericsson targets new segments for MFS growth
Ericsson targets new segments for MFS growth
Aug 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
SA enterprises actively hiring for GenAI roles – IBM
AI
SA enterprises actively hiring for GenAI roles - IBM
SA enterprises actively hiring for GenAI roles - IBM
Aug 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
MTN appoints new execs in Nigeria, Congo-Brazzaville
Enterprise Technology
MTN appoints new execs in Nigeria, Congo-Brazzaville
MTN appoints new execs in Nigeria, Congo-Brazzaville
Aug 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
UPDATE: Ghana regulator instructs ATC to reconnect Telecel
Regulation
UPDATE: Ghana regulator instructs ATC to reconnect Telecel
UPDATE: Ghana regulator instructs ATC to reconnect Telecel
Jul 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
Ericsson appoints Patrick Johansson as head of MEA
Enterprise Technology
Ericsson appoints Patrick Johansson as head of MEA
Ericsson appoints Patrick Johansson as head of MEA
Jul 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
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Enterprise Technology
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 3 – Unleashing the power of data
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 3 – Unleashing the power of data
Jun 10, 2024
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37 Min Listen
byPaula Gilbert
MEA head Fadi Pharaon is leaving Ericsson
Enterprise Technology
MEA head Fadi Pharaon is leaving Ericsson
MEA head Fadi Pharaon is leaving Ericsson
May 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
MultiChoice chairman steps down
Enterprise Technology
MultiChoice chairman steps down
MultiChoice chairman steps down
Apr 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
Investment
Canal+ edges closer to MultiChoice takeover
Canal+ edges closer to MultiChoice takeover
Apr 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
Enterprise Technology
Vodacom to cut jobs in South Africa
Vodacom to cut jobs in South Africa
Mar 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
Enterprise Technology
MTN appoints Ali Monzer as CEO in South Sudan
MTN appoints Ali Monzer as CEO in South Sudan
Mar 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
Enterprise Technology
Spotlight: Five women shaping African enterprise tech
Spotlight: Five women shaping African enterprise tech
Mar 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
Four AI trends to look out for in 2024
AI
Four AI trends to look out for in 2024
Four AI trends to look out for in 2024
Feb 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
Mastercard appoints new West Africa head
Fintech
Mastercard appoints new West Africa head
Mastercard appoints new West Africa head
Feb 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
Cellulant Group CEO Akshay Grover resigns
Enterprise Technology
Cellulant Group CEO Akshay Grover resigns
Cellulant Group CEO Akshay Grover resigns
Jan 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
Ericsson appoints new West Africa, Morocco VP
Enterprise Technology
Ericsson appoints new West Africa, Morocco VP
Ericsson appoints new West Africa, Morocco VP
Jan 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
Airtel Africa CEO Segun Ogunsanya to retire
Enterprise Technology
Airtel Africa CEO Segun Ogunsanya to retire
Airtel Africa CEO Segun Ogunsanya to retire
Jan 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
MTN appoints new Ghana CEO, group CCO
Enterprise Technology
MTN appoints new Ghana CEO, group CCO
MTN appoints new Ghana CEO, group CCO
Dec 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
MTN appoints Liquid veteran to head ICT Centre of Excellence
Enterprise Technology
MTN appoints Liquid veteran to head ICT Centre of Excellence
MTN appoints Liquid veteran to head ICT Centre of Excellence
Oct 23, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
More African SMEs embracing digital payments – Mastercard
Fintech
More African SMEs embracing digital payments – Mastercard
More African SMEs embracing digital payments – Mastercard
Sep 26, 2023
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
Bob van Dijk steps down as Naspers, Prosus CEO
Enterprise Technology
Bob van Dijk steps down as Naspers, Prosus CEO
Bob van Dijk steps down as Naspers, Prosus CEO
Sep 19, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
MTN SA launches Xlerator to support small businesses
Enterprise Technology
MTN SA launches Xlerator to support small businesses
MTN SA launches Xlerator to support small businesses
Sep 8, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
4Sight Holdings ramps up 4IR, enterprise tech expansion
Enterprise Technology
4Sight Holdings ramps up 4IR, enterprise tech expansion
4Sight Holdings ramps up 4IR, enterprise tech expansion
Sep 8, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
MTN SA CTIO leaves, two execs replace him
Enterprise Technology
MTN SA CTIO leaves, two execs replace him
MTN SA CTIO leaves, two execs replace him
Aug 18, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
Cell C CFO Lerato Pule resigns
Enterprise Technology
Cell C CFO Lerato Pule resigns
Cell C CFO Lerato Pule resigns
Aug 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
Vodacom Business chief William Mzimba to retire
Enterprise Networking
Vodacom Business chief William Mzimba to retire
Vodacom Business chief William Mzimba to retire
Jul 14, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
SAP appoints Kholiwe Makhohliso as MD Southern Africa
Enterprise Technology
SAP appoints Kholiwe Makhohliso as MD Southern Africa
SAP appoints Kholiwe Makhohliso as MD Southern Africa
Jul 3, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
Cyberattacks in Kenya, SA & Zambia grew 76% in 2022 – Liquid C2
Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks in Kenya, SA & Zambia grew 76% in 2022 – Liquid C2
Cyberattacks in Kenya, SA & Zambia grew 76% in 2022 – Liquid C2
Jun 29, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
Safaricom Ethiopia appoints Wim Vanhelleputte as new CEO
Enterprise Technology
Safaricom Ethiopia appoints Wim Vanhelleputte as new CEO
Safaricom Ethiopia appoints Wim Vanhelleputte as new CEO
Jun 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho

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