The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced it is in discussion to loan Airtel Africa US$200 million, to fill the operator’s coffers to fund network expansion in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda and Kenya.
Telcos are encouraged to leverage their core strengths in connectivity and data services to drive B2B sales, rather than chase vertical specialisation. Research firm GlobalData argues that while there is a temptation for telcos to deepen sector-specifi…
Glance, a Google-backed Indian startup known for its smartphone lockscreen platform, is intensifying its efforts to penetrate the US market. This follows a recent pilot program with Verizon and Motorola. Glance’s platform offers customised conten…