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Vietnam Kicks off First 5G Spectrum Auction
VNA reports that the MIC has set a target to provide 5G coverage to 99% of the population by 2025, with minimum data speeds of 100 Mbps.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- South Asia
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An Intuit Study Finds Women Entrepreneurs Around the World Want to Use AI More for Their Businesses
The report was based on a survey of more than 1,100 female business owners in 81 low- and middle-income countries.
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- Technology
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- Global
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New Research Sheds Light on Digital Gender Gap
The study reveals a significant reliance by women on digital tools for their businesses.
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- Global
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Mastercard and MTN Group Fintech Partner to Drive Acceleration of Mobile Money Ecosystem in Africa Across 13 Markets
The partnership is set to launch a prepaid virtual card tailored for MTN’s MoMo customers, granting them access to over 100 million acceptance points worldwide.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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African Data Center Firm Teraco to Build Out Giant Power Plant
Teraco raised $104 million with Absa Bank for renewables.
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- Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Making ICT4D Green: Three Focus Areas for Improving the Environmental Impact of the Information and Communication Technology for Development Sector
The global digital transformation is generating many positive impacts, and digital technologies have become essential tools for climate and environmental action. But according to Nora Lindström at Catholic Relief Services, the growing use of digital technology is also causing some significant environmental challenges — and the “Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D)” sector must address them. She discusses several ways to increase the tech industry's sustainability, focusing on three key elements of ICT: generative AI, broadband access and electronic equipment.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology, Telecommunications, WASH
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Airtel Africa Plans to Set up a New Data Centre in Kenya
Airtel Africa aims to reduce data management costs and enhance the accessibility of digital services by constructing local data centres, thereby encouraging innovation and supporting Africa’s emerging tech talents.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- data, digital inclusion, startups
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Press Release: Bold Raises $50 Million in Series C Funding Round Led by General Atlantic and IFC
Bold was founded in 2019 to serve small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with a mission of fostering financial inclusion through the democratization of Colombia's digital economy.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Latin America