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Nokia and Ooredoo Qatar Unveil Next-Generation TWDM-PON Fibre Technology

Future deployment will enable Ooredoo Algeria to offer high capacity-based solutions to its subscribers, with Nokia's cutting-edge technology being used to achieve one Terabit-per-second transmission rate over optical fibre

Africa Business Forum

A global community of 10,000 professionals, 20,000 registered international companies, 60,000 social media followers and 10 million views join Africa's largest network of CEO's at the fifth Africa Business Forum

Marriott International Expands Presence in Algeria with Opening of Sheraton Annaba

New 201 room hotel boasts imposing design, prime Mediterranean Sea location and commanding views of scenic coastal city

East Africa’s Largest Solar Plant Helps Uganda to ‘GET FiT’

As far as 2016 success stories go, a solution to the need for cleaner and more sustainable power on the continent is an announcement worth heralding

Nigeria’s NNPC Awards 2017

State-run Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has awarded its 2017 crude oil term contracts to 39 companies

Moroccan Central Bank Approves Five Islamic Banks

Morocco's Central Bank has approved five requests to open Islamic banks in the country and is allowing three French banks to sell Islamic products.

A Matter of Perspective: The Effect of Regulations on Innovation

Gerhard Oosthuizen, CIO of Entersekt, provides another perspective on regulations in the banking industry

The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality : Big on Nature, Big on Development

The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality is justifying its formulation as a concerted hub of innovation, development, natural preservation and business attractiveness to become one of South Africa’s most appealing regions.

Growing Economies: Project Finance Forum

Energy and infrastructure investment options for project developers and investors

Digitalisation Set to Develop Africa

New report from Siemens South Africa benchmarks the digitalisation maturity of four countries in Africa