13 March 2024
Vodacom South Africa and Microsoft South Africa have joined forces to provide free access to digital training courses on the Mzansi Digital Learning platform in an attempt to reduce the 44% youth unemployment rate among South Africans.
The partnership aims to address the urgent need for relevant skills in the modern job market. It underscores both companies’ commitment to drive digital inclusion, ensuring that no one is left behind in the quest for digital literacy, providing access to opportunities in the digital economy, and proficiency in key technological advancements such as AI.
Find out more12 March 2024
The president of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has launched a 1,500km rail fibre optic network project in Somabhula, Gweru. The initiative, operated by Dandemutande, is expected to connect local communities, businesses, and government institutions.
Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana said that the project is set to revolutionise internet connectivity in Zimbabwe, offering tangible benefits to local Internet users by improving speed, reliability, and accessibility.
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07 March 2024
Sepura has launched the SCL3, a rugged broadband hand-portable device.
The new SCL3 device has the flexibility to be deployed as LTE only or as hybrid TETRA and 4G/5G, providing a powerful device to enable the migration to mission-critical broadband communication. Supporting the best of both worlds, the SCL3 is the link to future MCX communications utilising its optional TETRA module to provide a migration path from existing TETRA communications to MCX services.
Find out more06 March 2024
Paratus Group has set some ambitious goals to double its footprint in the next five years. Unconstrained by conventional thinking, the group’s latest strategy sets its sights remarkably high, embracing a bold and daring vision. Meet Co-Founder and Group CEO, Schalk Erasmus, who is leading the charge to massively expand the Group’s operations in Africa.
Our plan is to establish Paratus in all countries south of the equator. We are the number one telco to work for in Africa”, says Erasmus. “This is key to ensuring our goal is reached. Our people’s passion, professionalism and commitment are the cornerstones of the Paratus Group’s success to date. As we invest in new infrastructure, we are
determined to equally invest in empowering our people, in motivating them and in leading them to personal and shared success – because we know that we cannot achieve our ambitious expansions and growth without our people fully sharing in the journey.”