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Vodacom Group launches initiative to upskill 1million young people across Africa

The Vodacom Digital Skills Hub is designed to empower the next generation, to consider a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)

Vodacom Group (www.Vodacom.com) has partnered with technology providers to provide young people on the continent with access to digital skills as part of its commitment to driving digital literacy for Africa’s next generation. Together with AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft and other collaborating organisations Vodacom aims to bridge the digital skills gap…

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VFS Global expands United Kingdom (UK) visa services in Sub-Saharan Africa in second phase of rollouts

In 2023, VFS Global was awarded the new contract to provide UK visa services in 142 countries worldwide

VFS Global (www.VFSGlobal.com) is proud to announce that residents of Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, travelling to the UK can now book appointments to submit their visa applications through VFS Global’s new state-of-the-art Visa Application Centres (VAC). From 19 November…

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rainx Launches the101 Range of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Routers for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)

The industry’s smartest and most aesthetically pleasing 5G and Wi-Fi 7 router opens new opportunities for service providers globally

rainx, a leader in 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solutions, has launched the101 range (https://apo-opa.co/40UwYYE), an advanced ecosystem of fixed wireless 5G and Wi-Fi access products designed to meet the high standards of modern Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) and their customers. This lineup includes the101 and…

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Telecoming and MTN Partner to Launch cloud gaming in South Africa

MTN Cloudplay will allow MTN users in South Africa to access a wide range of cloud-based video games, providing a high-quality gaming experience without the need for downloads or high-end gaming consoles

Both companies extend their collaboration to introduce cloud gaming in South Africa. MTN Cloudplay aims to revolutionize digital entertainment with affordable, high-quality gaming access. MTN, Africa's leading telecommunications operator with over 290 million subscribers across the continent, announces the launch of Cloudplay, a revolutionary new cloud gaming service, with Telecoming…

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Global Knowledge Index 2024 Results: United Arab Emirates (UAE) leads Arab knowledge landscape, Sweden tops globally, with 8 new countries added

The GKI offers a panoptic perspective of the global knowledge landscape and serves as a powerful benchmarking tool in the domains of education, technology, research, and development

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) (https://MBRF.ae) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the results of the ‘Global Knowledge Index 2024’ (GKI 2024), an unparalleled global reference tool for assessing nations’ notable accomplishments in the knowledge domain. The results were announced during a panel discussion…

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Digital Retail Africa 2025: Shaping the Future of Retail

Digital Retail Africa 2025 will provide attendees with the tools and knowledge to stay competitive and future-proof their operations in this dynamic environment

The retail industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and the upcoming Digital Retail Africa 2025 (http://apo-opa.co/3APHC8u) is set to prepare businesses for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Taking place on 30 January 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), the event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to…

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Gebeya Inc. Joins Both Microsoft Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Success and ISV and Startup program for Azure

Reinforcing Its Position as a Tech Leader in Africa with a Strong Focus on AI

Gebeya (www.Gebeya.com), a leading Pan-African SaaS Service marketplace technology company, is thrilled to announce its acceptance into the prestigious Microsoft ISV Success Program (http://apo-opa.co/3B0nwZb) as well as the ISV and Startup for Azure program. This significant milestone underscores Gebeya's commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the technology sector across…

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Canon Central and North Africa Announces Strategic Partnership with École Supérieure des Arts Visuels de Marrakech to Enhance Creative Storytelling Under Miraisha’s Film and Photography Excellence Programme

Canon will offer a series of masterclasses designed for third-year students and advanced participants

Canon’s Miraisha Programme focuses on delivering job opportunities and future livelihoods to young people across Africa through skills workshops, training programmes and enterprise support. The programme has educated more than 7000+ future professionals across the continent, helping them to gain qualifications, secure employment and set up their own businesses. Canon…

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Kaspersky and AFRIPOL strengthen partnership in combating cybercrime by signing new cooperation agreement

Covering a period of five years, the document formalises and facilitates cooperation between the company and the law enforcement agency in sharing threat intelligence data on the latest cybercriminal activities

To further enhance global efforts to combat cyber offenses, Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) and AFRIPOL have signed a cooperation agreement in preventing and fighting cybercrime. Covering a period of five years, the document formalises and facilitates cooperation between the company and the law enforcement agency in sharing threat intelligence data on the…

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vivo brings flagship X200 Pro to Africa, powered by MediaTek's groundbreaking Dimensity 9400 chip

The vivo X200 Pro features groundbreaking imaging technology, exceptional processing power, and a suite of innovations for productivity and creativity

vivo (www.vivo.com/za), one of the top five smartphone manufacturers in the world, is bringing its all-new vivo X200 Pro flagship smartphone range to Africa in collaboration with MediaTek (www.MediaTek.com), a global fabless semiconductor company powering over two billion connected devices annually. The collaboration was announced at AfricaCom 2024 in Cape Town. The…