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African Tech Funding Jumps Nearly 50% to $1.64bn in 2025

Investment in African technology startups rebounded sharply in 2025, rising nearly 50 percent to $1.64 billion as the continent’s startup ecosystem began to recover from…

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How Fintech, Real-Time Data and Retail Tech Are Redefining Customer Loyalty in South Africa

As South African households grapple with rising living costs and prolonged economic pressure, loyalty programmes are no longer optional perks — they are fast becoming…

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Africa’s Delta40 Raises $20 Million to Power Startups with Capital and Hands-On Support

Africa’s Delta40 Raises $20 Million to Power Startups with Capital and Hands-On Support Delta40, an Africa-focused venture studio and early-stage fund, has secured $20 million…

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Airtel Opens Second Internet Gateway in Nigeria via 2Africa Subsea Cable

Nigeria’s internet infrastructure is set for a major boost as Airtel Nigeria activates a second international internet gateway through the 2Africa submarine cable landing in…

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Cisco Unveils High-Performance Networking Platform to Power Next Wave of AI Infrastructure

Cisco has strengthened its push into artificial intelligence infrastructure with the launch of Silicon One G300, a next-generation switching chip designed to support the massive…

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AXIAN Telecom, Huawei Seal Partnership to Upgrade Networks and Drive Africa’s Digital Economy

AXIAN Telecom, Huawei Seal Partnership to Upgrade Networks and Drive Africa’s Digital Economy AXIAN Telecom has entered into a strategic partnership with global technology giant…

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CMA CGM, Marlink and Eutelsat to Roll Out OneWeb LEO Connectivity Across Global Fleet

CMA CGM, Marlink and Eutelsat to Roll Out OneWeb LEO Connectivity Across Global Fleet Global shipping giant CMA CGM Group has partnered with Marlink and…

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South Africa Enters New Era of Satellite Connectivity with Space42 Thuraya-4 Launch

Johannesburg – South Africa has taken a major step forward in digital infrastructure and satellite-enabled connectivity with the launch of Thuraya-4 services by Space42. The…

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Nigerian AI Startup Decide Ranks Fourth Globally for Spreadsheet Accuracy—Without External Funding

A Nigerian artificial intelligence startup, Decide, has ranked fourth globally for spreadsheet task accuracy, outperforming several well-funded competitors despite operating without external investment. The ranking,…

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Rwanda Becomes Africa’s First Nation with Nationwide Zipline Drone Healthcare Delivery

Rwanda has become Africa’s first country with full nationwide drone-based medical delivery, following a major expansion agreement between the Government of Rwanda and Zipline, the…

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