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To celebrate the launch of the Ministry of Basic Education, SAP Africa Code Week (ACW) returned to Gaborone’s Bontleng Primary School this weekend with more fun-filled afternoons of coding training provided to 80 local teachers and 100 pupils in preparation for Africa Code Week 2017 (18-25 October 2017)
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Barry Mansfield looks at the factors driving the growth of next-generation data storage in Africa
Vodafone Business Solutions are transforming businesses in Ghana. (Image source: Vodafone)
Vodafone Ghana is the countrys second-largest operator offering a high level of customer experience and superior network quality
Mobile penetration in Africa was 79 per cent at the end of June 2016. (Photo: Simon Berry/Flickr CC BY SA 2.0)
Africa is expected to reach 1bn mobile subscriptions in the fourth quarter of 2016 and 1.02bn by year-end, according to research from Ovum
The advisory firm predicts that the total number of mobile subscriptions on the continent total 1.33bn at the end of 2021.
According to the firm, the average rate of mobile penetration in Africa was 79 per cent at the end of June 2016.
Ovum notes that data capabilities, as well as data and digital service revenue, is set to drive growth in Africa’s telecoms market.
Mobile broadband will rise dramatically, as operators continue to launch 3G and 4G LTE networks.
“As Africa nears the landmark of one billion mobile subscriptions, it is clear that the next phase of growth will be in broadband connections and in revenue from data access as well as from new ‘digital services’ such as digital media and mobile financial services,” said Matthew Reed, practice leader, Middle East and Africa, at Ovum.
“However, Africa remains less advanced than most other world regions in its broadband development, and there is both an opportunity and a need to further improve connectivity on the continent, and to take advantage of the benefits that connectivity can bring."
Exterior of the current Teraco Isando site (Image source: Teraco)
Construction has started on a new 24MW data centre located in River Fields Bredell, Teraco Data Environments has announced today
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GFE Power Product’s extensive range covers generators from 10 kVA up to 3,000 kVA. (Image source: GFE Power Products)
The funding is the largest-ever equity raise in the minigrid industry according to Husk. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The initiative will help African contractors participate in annual infrastructure investments. (Image source: Afreximbank)
ITS has evolved into a sophisticated systems approach, providing numerous opportunities to revolutionise road networks. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Invest International’s Lara Muller; Ivory Coast Minister of Finance and Economy, Adam Coulibaly; and Ambassador Designate to Ivory Coast, Jeroen Kelderhuis. (Image source: Invest International)
Inside Condra’s Johannesburg factory: an overhead crane positions an electric motor during assembly of hoist and crab. (Image source: Condra)
The Yellow Metal Machine Rental team with some Wacker Neuson equipment. (Image source: Wacker Neuson)
Although displaying resilience, the report warns that African banks remain exposed to physical climate risks due to both sovereign and industry lending. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
WAA and VCMI will seek to establish regulatory frameworks to enable access to high integrity and fair voluntary carbon markets for WAA member countries. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The parties will also promote the mutual exchange of information and expertise in the field of export credit policies and practices. (Image source: TBD Group)
IVECO is renewing its entire product range, all at once. (Image source: IVECO)
The MoU was signed alongside the Africa Health Business Symposium. (Image source: Africa CDC)
Both the IMF and EIU expect SSA to rank as the world’s second fastest growing economy in 2024. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
There has been a focus on the sugar industry. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The pylon spires of South Africa's Msikaba Bridge mega project are on their way up, soon to be almost 130 m high at each side of the deep river gorge. (Image source: Concor)
US$4bn in capital investments is required between now and 2030 to reach universal access to clean cooking in sub-Saharan Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The agreement was witnessed by Prime Minister of Egypt, HE Moustafa Madbouly and HE Mohamed Shaker, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy of Egypt. (Image source: Infinity Power)
According to Rokbak, knowing the capabilities and limits of your hauler puts you in control. (Image source: Rokbak)
The opening of the new facility took place during the Elevate Africa Conference. (Image source: CCI Global)
The break to load shedding has been a welcome relief for South African businesses. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The project prioritises the development of climate resilient infrastructure. (Image source: AFC)
The project was initially awarded to AMEA Power through an international tender programme that was launched by Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry and SMEs. (Image source: AMEA Power)
According to Danfoss, BOCK’s renowned compressors are a natural fit for its existing solutions range. (Image source: Danfoss)
The SEW-EURODRIVE gearbox offering allows for a plug and play solution on existing centre pivot irrigation equipment, presenting a valuable and unique concept to the local agricultural sector. (Image source: SEW-EURODRIVE)
The new facility, powered by Wärtsilä, will help address Nigeria’s increasing demand for cement. (Image source: Wärtsilä)
Both barcode and RFID readers are used in integrated intelligent manufacturing solutions. (Image source: Brady)
Ayman Ashour, CEO of Siemens Mobility Turnkey MEA. (Image source: Alain Charles Publishing)
Advantages of MSC solutions include one-stop shop convenience, an efficient claim process, and tailored competitive rates. (Image source: MSC)
The innovative formula of Watershield cement offers enhanced water resistance and durability. (Image source: Lafarge Africa)
