CDC Group Plc, the UK’s development finance institution, has reached an agreement with pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom to invest $180m (about R2.5 billion) with the company, continuing the spate of investments this... FULL STORY >

Huawei debuted a campaign called ConnectUnity: Moving beyond Connectivity, at the end of last week in Woodmead. FULL STORY >

Huawei is set to launch the PowerCube 1000 Advanced Diesel Hybrid Power solution at the upcoming 21st AfricaCom, an industry event being held in Cape Town next week. FULL STORY >

Huawei has offered a few more details ahead of the formal launch of its impending cloud services in South Africa. FULL STORY >

Microsoft and the Centre for Proteomic and Genomic Research (CPGR) unveiled a joint project at an event in Cape Town this week, detailing how how cloud is being used to advance healthcare in Africa. FULL STORY >

Vodacom, a subsidiary of Vodafone Group, today announced it has added 19 new countries to its already extensive 28 markets footprint, increasing its overall coverage to 47 countries across Africa. FULL STORY >

Lynelle Cameron, the CEO of the Autodesk Foundation and vice president of Autodesk sustainability, explains how the latest technologies are ushering in new ways of working. FULL STORY >

If there was one thing that stood out at the Autodesk University 2018 event, currently underway this week at The Campus in Bryanston, it has been the importance of designing, engineering, manufacturing and building - read... FULL STORY >

How are South African designers are using cutting-edge technologies to leave their mark in the world of design? Simon Bromfield, Territory Manager at Autodesk Africa, explains. FULL STORY >

According to Samsung, there is a skills shortage in South Africa, but well-trained artisans can boost the economy and their own futures. FULL STORY >

Demand on the continent for geographically dispersed, less expensive and more efficient local and cross-border payments systems is accelerating development. Hannalie Marsh, General Manager of Wirecard South Africa, explains. FULL STORY >

Christel House is not just another school for impoverished students. It delivers dynamic systemic change to the problems that keep our people chained in poverty and crime. FULL STORY >

Further details of some of the sessions that delegates to AfricaCom can anticipate have been revealed. FULL STORY >

The finals of the MTN Asphalt Cup, in partnership with Gameloft, was held at the first Comic Con Africa this past weekend. FULL STORY >

Damn, talk about events halfway across the world that has an impact here. Anthony Mackie, better perhaps know as Falcon from The Avengers, has withdrawn from Comic Con Africa due to Hurricane Florence. FULL STORY >