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Zambia's Eng. Kezias Kazuba Mwale has been elected as the next SG of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU)
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Connectivity Is The New P&L, Says South Africa
Amazon has announced its first satellite broadband partnership in Africa, selecting South African internet service provider Herotel to distribute the service
Amazon To Launch Satellite Internet Service In South Africa
Standard Bank Africa Unlocked 2026 To Bring Business Leaders Together
Google has announced a series of new investments in artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, digital skills and startup development across Africa
Google Expands Africa Investment Strategy With New AI, Cloud And Skills Initiatives
South African telecommunications operator Telkom has committed $6.1 million (R100 million) towards the establishment of the Telkom AI Institute
Telkom SA Commits $6.1 Million To AI Skills Institute
Powertel And Paratus Zimbabwe Switch On New Digital Highway
Ramaphosa Opens Africa’s First Google Cloud Summit
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Blog | South Africa

Connectivity Is The New P&L, Says South Africa

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July 22, 2026
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5 min read
South Africa’s ICT sector grew just 0.8 per cent in 2025 and every rand of that growth came from connectivity….
Amazon has announced its first satellite broadband partnership in Africa, selecting South African internet service provider Herotel to distribute the service
News | South Africa

Amazon To Launch Satellite Internet Service In South Africa

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July 17, 2026
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3 min read
Amazon has announced its first satellite broadband partnership in Africa, selecting South African internet service provider Herotel to distribute its…
News | South Africa

Standard Bank Africa Unlocked 2026 To Bring Business Leaders Together

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July 10, 2026
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4 min read
More than 140 business leaders, policymakers, investors and entrepreneurs from across Africa and major international markets will gather in Cape…
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Google has announced a series of new investments in artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, digital skills and startup development across Africa
News | South Africa

Google Expands Africa Investment Strategy With New AI, Cloud And Skills Initiatives

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July 9, 2026
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4 min read
Google has announced a series of new investments in artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, digital skills and startup development across Africa,…
South African telecommunications operator Telkom has committed $6.1 million (R100 million) towards the establishment of the Telkom AI Institute
News | South Africa

Telkom SA Commits $6.1 Million To AI Skills Institute

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July 9, 2026
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3 min read
South African telecommunications operator Telkom has committed $6.1 million (R100 million) towards the establishment of the Telkom AI Institute, a…
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