New digital services are addressing some of the continent's most critical challenges.
The firm introduces Mesh Network Alerts, a method of always-on communication with underserved populations in developing countries.
The black-owned private equity company acquires a 15% stake in Hero Telecoms for R74.25 million.
ITWeb spoke to co-founder of the stokvel app Yethu's about its growth plans.
Blue Label Telecoms says it does not need regulatory approval to buy a 45% stake in the mobile operator, despite S&P's recent warnings over spectrum control.
The Facebook-owned messaging application establishes itself as a mass-market service among mobile data users in the region.
Healthcare providers in the region are turning to technology to improve patient care and increase productivity, says Emir Susic, EMEA APS senior director at Avaya.
Demand for tablets continues to be curtailed by the increasing consumer preference for large smartphones, says TrendForce.
execMobile's "activate on arrival" Value SIM (from 8c/MB) removes complexity in all 43 countries, ensuring travellers arrive connected.
Government commits to bringing down the cost to communicate this year, although it has yet to outline how this will be achieved.
The investment will go towards supporting the next phase of growth by building FarmDrive's innovative credit scoring model.
There is a significant opportunity for operators to move beyond the connectivity provision, says Juniper.