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Afr-IX Telecom Secures EU Funding for Medusa Africa Submarine Cable
The Medusa Submarine able System, designed to strengthen intercontinental connectivity through the Mediterranean, will now extend further into West Africa.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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MTN Congo Launches 5G, Claims First in Central Africa
MTN Congo announced the deployment of its 5G network in Congo, claiming that the country is the first to launch 5G in Central Africa and a "digital revolution" that will transform Congolese lives.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Indian Parliamentary Panel Red-Flags PhonePe and Google Pay Cornering 83% of India’s UPI Payments
An Indian parliamentary panel has urged the government to support the growth of domestic fintech players that can provide alternatives to the Walmart-backed PhonePe and Google Pay.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Dispute Between Nigerian Banks and Telcos Over $260 Million USSD Debt Threatens Financial Inclusion
The clash between Nigeria’s banks and telcos over accumulated debts for USSD services risks disrupting essential mobile money services for millions of Nigerians.
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- Finance, Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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AWS to Invest $12.7 Billion in India
Amazon plans to invest $12.7 billion into its cloud business in India by 2030.
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- Energy, Technology, Telecommunications
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- Asia Pacific
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Payday Announces Partnership With SpaceX’s Starlink in Rwanda
Payday and Starlink operations in Rwanda will make digital banking accessible to all remote workers & professionals on the continent.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Copia exits Uganda, to Focus on Kenyan Operations
B2C e-commerce company, Copia has shut down its Ugandan operations due to the economic downturn. However, it will double down on its operations in Kenya.
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- Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Emirates Telecommunications Takes $400 Million Majority Stake in Careem’s Super App
According to the details of the agreement, Emirates Telecommunications is investing $400 million to become a majority shareholder in Careem's Super App alongside Uber.
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- Investing, Technology, Telecommunications
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- Global
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