The time for women to consider a career in technology is now
By Industry Contributor 3 May 2019Leonie Stanley, Customer Service Executive at Connection Telecom unpacks the role technology can play in mitigating gender inequality. FULL STORY >
MTN signs up to Liquid Telecom’s 4G Roaming service
By Press Release 1 March 2019New deal promises greater access to fast and reliable mobile internet for millions of South Africans across Liquid Telecom’s network for the first time. FULL STORY >
SEACOM acquires FibreCo Telecommunications
By Press Release 1 March 2019Pan-African communications provider SEACOM today formally announced the completion of the 100% acquisition of FibreCo Telecommunications. FULL STORY >
Opinion - Five trends set to impact African telcos in 2019 and beyond
By Industry Contributor 18 December 2018The mobile continent’s appetite for communication technology and its unique challenges create both challenges and opportunities for African telcos.Sherry Zameer, SVP Internet of Things for CISMEA at Gemalto, explains. FULL STORY >
Opinion - Five productivity hacks for entrepreneurs to get the most out of 2019
By Opinion 12 December 2018Sacha Matulovich, Marketing Director at Connection Telecom, offers five simple hacks to maximise the year ahead. FULL STORY >
CDC Group invests whopping $180 million into Liquid Telecom, Africa
By Ryan Noik 12 December 2018CDC 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 >
Vodacom Business expands its fixed connectivity network in Africa
By Press Release 29 October 2018Vodacom, 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 >
AfricaCom 20/20 Agenda set to explore the future of tech and telecoms in Africa
By Press Release 1 October 2018Further details of some of the sessions that delegates to AfricaCom can anticipate have been revealed. FULL STORY >
Interview with Eva Andren, Ericsson: Growth, disruption and the future
By Ryan Noik 28 September 2018In the wake of the recent International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecoms World 2018 held in Durban, TechSmart’s Ryan Noik (RN) sat down with Eva Andrén (EA), the Vice President Managed Services Middle East & Africa... FULL STORY >
Dynamic and healthy development of ICT Industry needs support from governments, says Huawei
By Press Release 13 September 2018According to a position paper from Huawei, ICT has the transformative power to boost sustainable socio-economic development, and governments have a vital role to play. FULL STORY >
Sincere collaboration needed to drive future-proof funding models
By Press Release 11 September 2018Vodacom Group CEO, Shameel Joosub shared his thoughts ahead of the 3rd Ministerial Round Table: “Financing Digital Development” at the ITU Telecom World 2018 in Durban. FULL STORY >
Opinion - Blockchain: A global opportunity that needs local root
By Opinion 27 August 2018Through careful nurturing and technical support, Africa’s tech start-up ecosystem can be a major driver of Blockchain-based innovation. Ben Roberts, Liquid Telecom’s Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, explains. FULL STORY >
Ericsson, Telstra and Intel achieve first end-to-end multi-vendor 5G commercial network data call
By Press Release 19 July 2018Ericsson, Telstra and Intel have successfully completed the first end-to-end 5G non-standalone (NSA) 3GPP data call on a commercial mobile network at Telstra’s 5G Innovation Centre on the Gold... FULL STORY >
Mia Telecoms launches Enterprise Cloud Telephony Solution incorporating Centile, Epygi and Cisco Technology
By Press Release 16 April 2018On the 10th of May 2018, MIA Telecoms will be launching iServ UC, The Business Cloud, an innovative enterprise cloud telephony solution FULL STORY >
Virtualisation will reshape the telecoms industry, but the technology first needs to mature
By Opinion 25 January 2018Mark Tinka, head of Engineering at SEACOM gives insight on software-defined networking and network function virtualisation technologies of the future. FULL STORY >
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