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SpaceX IPO: record-breaking listing tests how much telecom assets are really worth
On 12 June 2026, SpaceX made its debut on the Nasdaq and raised around $75 billion in what is described as the largest initial public offering in history,
North Africa’s top companies in 2026: Moroccan dominance and the region’s blind spots
In 2026, the central question is less which are the biggest companies in North Africa, and more why the region is now largely dominated by a
Subsea cables, fibre, 4G and 5G: Africa is finally structuring the backbone of its connectivity
The Via Africa submarine cable project, initiated on 12 May 2026 through a memorandum of understanding between Orange and several international investors, marks the launch of a planning
Ghana and Zambia tighten their alliance to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation
On 11 June 2026, the authorities in charge of digital affairs in Ghana and Zambia reaffirmed a bilateral partnership to support digital transformation at the continental
West Africa’s top companies 2026 ranking: Nigeria widens its lead
The central question behind the 2026 ranking of West Africa’s leading companies is straightforward: what does this hierarchy really say about value creation in the region
Standard Bank named South Africa’s most AI‑mature bank
On 3 June 2026, Standard Bank Group was named the most AI‑mature bank in South Africa and ranked second across the Middle East and Africa in the MEA edition
Telecoms and cloud: how to build a winning Africa market entry strategy
On 27 May 2026, Omni Communications formalised a detailed Africa market entry methodology for telecommunications and technology groups, arguing that success depends less on product strength and
SpaceX IPO: record-breaking listing tests how much telecom assets are really worth
On 12 June 2026, SpaceX made its debut on the Nasdaq and raised around $75 billion in what is d
North Africa’s top companies in 2026: Moroccan dominance and the region’s blind spots
In 2026, the central question is less which are the biggest companies in North Africa, and more why the r
Subsea cables, fibre, 4G and 5G: Africa is finally structuring the backbone of its connectivity
The Via Africa submarine cable project, initiated on 12 May 2026 through a memorandum of understanding
Ghana and Zambia tighten their alliance to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation
On 11 June 2026, the authorities in charge of digital affairs in Ghana and Zambia reaffirmed a bilatera
West Africa’s top companies 2026 ranking: Nigeria widens its lead
The central question behind the 2026 ranking of West Africa’s leading companies is straightforward: wha
Standard Bank named South Africa’s most AI‑mature bank
On 3 June 2026, Standard Bank Group was named the most AI‑mature bank in South Africa and ranked seco
Telecoms and cloud: how to build a winning Africa market entry strategy
On 27 May 2026, Omni Communications formalised a detailed Africa market entry methodology for telecommun
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