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AMN, Intelsat partner to connect ultra-rural sub-Saharan Africa
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AfDB launches programme to train African youth in coding skills
The programme will create more than 9mn jobs and reach 32mn youth in Africa, according to the AfDB. (Image source: World Bank Photo Collection/Flickr)
The African Development Bank (AfDB), along with the Rockefeller Foundation, Microsoft and Facebook launched a programme to train African youth in coding skills
Telecom Egypt gets US$200mn facility for marine cable, working capital
Telecom Egypt will use the facility for an undersea cable and working capital. (Image source: Afreximbank)
Telecom Egypt secured a US$200mn financing facility with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), which it will use to buy a cross-border marine cable and boost internet services in the country
Etisalat launches first commercial 5G network in the MENA
Etisalat will roll out 5G wireless services to customers in select locations in the UAE starting September. (Image source: Almas Baig/Flickr)
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André Bode, managing director of OTRACO. (Image source: Bridgestone South Africa)
The collaboration agreement could provide vital support for ports and maritime facilities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The new extra-heavy rigid trucks can be designed to carry electric superstructures for a wide range of specialised transport assignments. (Image source: Volvo Trucks)
Ricardo Canovi, country leader for South Africa, and George Gergiou, COO, Kocho. (Image source: Kocho)
The MoU was signed to support railway corridor and network development, as well as operations. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
According to Gbadegesin, voluntary carbon markets are certainly posed for potentially significant growth. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Africa has witnessed progress in expanding electricity access but a substantial portion of the rural population still lacks reliable access. (Image source: Synergy Consulting)
100 electric buses will be delivered in the country through the funding. (Image source: BasiGo)
The Bobcat range for logistics and material handling now consists of various product lines. (Image source: Bobcat)
South Africa is a key transit country for the region. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
