By Mark Reynolds, Commercial Business Executive - Sub Saharan Africa at VMware

A workout series by a South African woman, for South African women using household items

This easy-to-use messaging service has the potential to reach 2 billion people and enables WHO to get information directly into the hands of the people that need it

Ericsson have commenced Network Managed Services including Network Operations Center, Field Services in Radio, Core and Transmission in Benin. 

While we are facing a challenging time with the spread of Covid-19 in Zambia, staying connected has never been more important. MTN Zambia’s top priorities are to keep our customers connected and our employees safe and healthy. 

Ginp Android Banking Trojan demands money for showing people infected with COVID-19 nearby – don’t fall for the bait

Data gathered by Learnbonds.com indicates that downloads for video conferencing and online meetings platform Zoom dramatically increased by 1,270% between February 22 and March 22. The spike in downloads is due to many people working from home as a result of the Coronavirus.

Loon, the Alphabet company working to bring balloon-powered Internet to Kenya with its local partner, Telkom Kenya, announce the reception of all regulatory and Cabinet approvals to begin flying balloons in Kenya. The balloons will be dispatched from Loon’s sites in the United States, and it is hoped that they will arrive in the country in the next few weeks.

“MTN’s priority is keeping people connected during this period. We need to play our part in the alleviation of the economic, social and educational impact through the support of key institutions such as Health and Education.  Driven by our belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life, we have started rolling out a series of mobile connectivity, digital and mobile fintech solutions for communities across MTN’s markets,” said Rob Shuter, President and CEO of MTN Group.

By Rentia Booysen at Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa

UmojaHack Africa to host first-ever virtual inter-university artificial intelligence (AI) hackathon

MTN Foundation supports the National Plan to fight against Coronavirus COVID-19

This easy-to-use messaging service has the potential to reach 2 billion people and enables WHO to get information directly into the hands of the people that need it

Widespread Wireless Industry Support of OpenRoaming as Industry Standard

MTN Cameroon announces the suspension, effective Friday, 20 March 2020, of the payment of fees on money transfers between MTN Mobile Money accounts.

Acer for Education, a global division that brings innovative technologies to the schools of tomorrow, announced that it is ready to support local schools, teachers and students with the resources they need to continue impactful learning during the Coronavirus outbreak.

By Ian Jansen van Rensburg, lead technologist at VMware Sub Sharan Africa

Government, businesses and other organisations across South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Ethiopia are increasingly encouraging work-from-home strategies in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19/Coronavirus.

9mobile is embarking on to deepen its 4G LTE Network penetration campaign across the country. This initiative is aimed at consolidating improved quality of service and enhance availability of 4G network access to subscribers in cities across Nigeria.

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