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Liquid C2, Google & Anthropic partner on cloud, cybersecurity, GenAI
Cloud Networking
Liquid C2, Google & Anthropic partner on cloud, cybersecurity, GenAILiquid C2, Google & Anthropic partner on cloud, cybersecurity, GenAI

Liquid C2 has announced collaborations with Google Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic to deliver advanced cloud, cybersecurity and generative AI (GenAI) capabilities to African businesses across the continent.

byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Mar 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
Intelsat, AMN expand rural connectivity in Madagascar
Digital Inclusion
Intelsat, AMN expand rural connectivity in MadagascarIntelsat, AMN expand rural connectivity in Madagascar
byPaula Gilbert
Feb 27, 2024
1 Min Read
Data Center racks
Data Centers
Equinix to invest $390M in African expansionEquinix to invest $390M in African expansion
byMatshepo Sehloho
Feb 26, 2024
1 Min Read
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5G Networks
Omdia View: January 2024Omdia View: January 2024
byOmdia Analysts
Feb 23, 2024
1 Min Read
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Data Centers
SA's Teraco to power data centers with 120MW solar plantSA's Teraco to power data centers with 120MW solar plant
byMatshepo Sehloho
Feb 22, 2024
1 Min Read
Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire implement ECOWAS free roaming initiative
Connectivity
Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire implement ECOWAS free roaming initiativeGhana, Côte d'Ivoire implement ECOWAS free roaming initiative
byMatshepo Sehloho
Feb 20, 2024
1 Min Read
Airtel Africa to build second data center in Kenya
Data Centers
Airtel Africa to build second data center in Kenya
Airtel Africa to build second data center in Kenya
Feb 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Interview: Bayobab's Mohammed Aliyu on bridging Africa's digital gaps
Sponsored Content
Interview: Bayobab's Mohammed Aliyu on bridging Africa's digital gaps
Interview: Bayobab's Mohammed Aliyu on bridging Africa's digital gaps
Feb 15, 2024
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3 Min View
byThe Staff, Contributors
Digital Inclusion
IHS Cameroon to build tower kiosks in rural areas
IHS Cameroon to build tower kiosks in rural areas
Feb 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Vaibhav Magow, VP of the international division at Hughes Network Systems.
Connectivity
Satellite key for African connectivity in 2024 – Hughes
Satellite key for African connectivity in 2024 – Hughes
Feb 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Botswana prohibits Starlink, imposes penalties for lawbreakers
Regulation
Botswana prohibits Starlink, imposes penalties for lawbreakers
Botswana prohibits Starlink, imposes penalties for lawbreakers
Feb 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Starlink cuts off users in South Africa
Broadband
Starlink cuts off users in South Africa
Starlink cuts off users in South Africa
Feb 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Young african man with smartphone looking upset, yellow studio background
Connectivity
SA mobile data prices likely to increase – Africa Analysis
SA mobile data prices likely to increase – Africa Analysis
Feb 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Airtel Nigeria expands IHS Nigeria partnership
Partnerships
Airtel Nigeria expands IHS Nigeria partnership
Airtel Nigeria expands IHS Nigeria partnership
Feb 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa.
Investment
Safaricom users in Ethiopia tick up
Safaricom users in Ethiopia tick up
Feb 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Senegal shuts down mobile Internet, again
Connectivity
Senegal shuts down mobile Internet, again
Senegal shuts down mobile Internet, again
Feb 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Telecoms tower from below
Regulation
MTN SA enlists communities to fight infrastructure theft, vandalism
MTN SA enlists communities to fight infrastructure theft, vandalism
Feb 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Oracle to open cloud facility in Kenya
Cloud Networking
Oracle to open cloud facility in Kenya
Oracle to open cloud facility in Kenya
Feb 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Cloud Networking
Google launches first African cloud region in SA
Google launches first African cloud region in SA
Feb 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Orange Madagascar renews license, plans network expansion
Connectivity
Orange Madagascar renews license, plans network expansion
Orange Madagascar renews license, plans network expansion
Jan 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Cassava Tech Talks Ep. 5: Harnessing the power of data centers
Sponsored Content
Cassava Tech Talks Ep. 5: Harnessing the power of data centers
Cassava Tech Talks Ep. 5: Harnessing the power of data centers
Jan 25, 2024
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37 Min Listen
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
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Cloud Networking
Four African cloud startups to watch in 2024
Four African cloud startups to watch in 2024
Jan 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Hot startup of the month: Kenya's eBiashara
Cloud Networking
Hot startup of the month: Kenya's eBiashara
Hot startup of the month: Kenya's eBiashara
Jan 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Eutelsat OneWeb signs satellite deal with Paratus South Africa
Connectivity
Eutelsat OneWeb signs satellite deal with Paratus South Africa
Eutelsat OneWeb signs satellite deal with Paratus South Africa
Jan 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Telecom Egypt secures 5G license
5G Networks
Telecom Egypt secures 5G license
Telecom Egypt secures 5G license
Jan 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Ericsson: 5G is a gateway for entrepreneurs to reshape industries
5G Networks
Ericsson: 5G is a gateway for entrepreneurs to reshape industries
Ericsson: 5G is a gateway for entrepreneurs to reshape industries
Jan 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Vodafone, Microsoft partner to move M-Pesa to the cloud
Cloud Networking
Vodafone, Microsoft partner to move M-Pesa to the cloud
Vodafone, Microsoft partner to move M-Pesa to the cloud
Jan 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Telecom Egypt, Zain to build digital corridor
Connectivity
Telecom Egypt, Zain to build digital corridor
Telecom Egypt, Zain to build digital corridor
Jan 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Lyca Mobile shuts down in SA
Connectivity
Lyca Mobile shuts down in SA
Lyca Mobile shuts down in SA
Jan 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Somtel launches 5G in Somalia
5G Networks
Somtel launches 5G in Somalia
Somtel launches 5G in Somalia
Jan 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
ATF 2023: Mohammed Aliyu on Bayobab's connectivity strategy across Africa
Connectivity
ATF 2023: Mohammed Aliyu on Bayobab's connectivity strategy across Africa
ATF 2023: Mohammed Aliyu on Bayobab's connectivity strategy across Africa
Dec 29, 2023
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9 Min View
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Schneider Electric: Sustainability key for data center operators
Cloud Networking
Schneider Electric: Sustainability key for data center operators
Schneider Electric: Sustainability key for data center operators
Dec 26, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
ATF 2023: ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi on telecom collaboration
Partnerships
ATF 2023: ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi on telecom collaboration
ATF 2023: ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi on telecom collaboration
Dec 22, 2023
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7 Min View
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
ATF 2023: Sudhir Juggernath on TelCables' Africa growth strategy
Connectivity
ATF 2023: Sudhir Juggernath on TelCables' Africa growth strategy
ATF 2023: Sudhir Juggernath on TelCables' Africa growth strategy
Dec 21, 2023
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
ATF 2023: Vodacom SA CEO Sitho Mdlalose on 5G, fintech & fiber
5G Networks
ATF 2023: Vodacom SA CEO Sitho Mdlalose on 5G, fintech & fiber
ATF 2023: Vodacom SA CEO Sitho Mdlalose on 5G, fintech & fiber
Dec 18, 2023
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15 Min View
byPaula Gilbert, Editor

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Connectivity
Starlink doubles market share in Kenya, launches ground stationStarlink doubles market share in Kenya, launches ground station
byMatshepo Sehloho
Jan 28, 2025
3 Min Read
Digital rendering of the planned PAIX Dakar data center in Senegal
Data Centers
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byPaula Gilbert
Jan 27, 2025
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Digital Inclusion
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Jan 24, 2025
2 Min Read
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Investment
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Jan 23, 2025
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Fintech
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