19 March 2024
MTN Rwanda has partnered with the government to accelerate the adoption of smartphones in the country by launching a range of 4G compatible smartphones at a unit price of 20,000 Rwandan francs.
This partnership is part of the Rwandan government's ‘ConnectRwanda 2.0’ program which aims to provide a smartphone to more than a million people by the end of 2024. The country had already collaborated with the mobile operator Airtel Rwanda to launch its own range of 4G smartphones in October 2023.
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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.
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12 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.
Find out more07 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.
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