Articles about sub-Saharan Africa

AI adoption sees African CEOs increase revenue streams

CEOs in Sub-Saharan Africa are increasingly recognising AI’s potential to fuel growth and competitiveness, says PwC’s Africa Business Agenda.

5G to become ‘fastest-growing’ subscription type in SSAfrica

As fifth-generation technology increasingly becomes widely adopted, latest projections indicate 180 million 5G mobile subscriptions in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2029.

SA to account for most 5G subscriptions in Sub-Saharan Africa

The next-gen tech will represent around 10% of mobile subscriptions in the region by 2027, with SA expected to be at the forefront of deployments, says Ericsson.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s 5G subscriptions to top 70m by 2026

The uptake of the next-generation mobile tech will outpace predecessors, as service providers rush to switch from 4G to 5G, says Ericsson’s Todd Ashton.

Three countries drive Sub-Saharan Africa’s e-commerce boom

Research by financial services firm Visa reveals SA, Nigeria and Kenya as the top drivers of e-commerce volumes in the region.

‘Think with Google’ launches for Sub-Saharan Africa

The Sub-Saharan African edition of online resources hub, Think with Google, launched this week.

20-year Oracle veteran appointed sub-Saharan Africa VP

Andrew Sordam takes over from Cherian Varghese as vice-president for Oracle sub-Saharan Africa with immediate effect.

Visa launches development programme in Sub-Saharan Africa

Its Everywhere Initiative offers start-ups the chance to win up to $50 000.

Former Vodacom man heads to Google

Mzamo Masito aims to equip young Africans with Internet usage skills in his new role as Google's chief marketing officer for Sub-Saharan Africa.

Hitachi Vantara names new Sub-Saharan Africa GM

Alexander Jenewein is tasked with unifying the newly-launched Hitachi Vantara and facilitating expansion to Nigeria and Kenya.

Sitefinity appoints local software developer

US-based Sitefinity has appointed local firm Khanyisa Real Systems as a progressive partner+ in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Sub-Saharan Africa mobile subscribers to surge