Vodacom signs ‘pivotal’ deal with Starlink

Vodacom signs ‘pivotal’ deal with Starlink

Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub Vodacom Group has announced what it has described as a “pivotal” agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide internet access to businesses across Africa. The agreement will also result in expanded rural network coverage. “Integrating Starlink’s satellite backhaul into Vodacom’s mobile network will accelerate network coverage expansion while increasing network…

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Signs of life at Intel

Signs of life at Intel

Dado Ruvic/Reuters Intel shares surged nearly 9% in pre-market trading on Friday as investors rallied behind CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s aggressive cost-cutting measures that helped the chip maker surpass quarterly profit estimates and regain stability amid a flurry of high-stakes bets on future growth. The results mark a turning point for Intel, which has struggled to…

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Verizon signs deal with AST SpaceMobile to provide cellular service from space. AST shares surge

Verizon signs deal with AST SpaceMobile to provide cellular service from space. AST shares surge

AST SpaceMobile on Wednesday announced a deal with Verizon to provide cellular service from space beginning next year. This deal aims to bring direct-to-service connection via space to cell phone users “when needed” on Verizon plans, according to AST. It marks an expansion of a partnership between the two companies announced last year. AST shares…

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7 Signs Your Business Needs a CFO

7 Signs Your Business Needs a CFO

Many smaller businesses start out with an accountant who grows alongside them. They’re competent, committed, and deeply familiar with the business. As the company scales, the demands on the finance function change, and the skills that were sufficient in the early years may no longer be enough. It’s a bit like building a house. You…

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Africa: Trump’s Bullying Shows Signs of Backfiring

Africa: Trump’s Bullying Shows Signs of Backfiring

India defies US President Donald Trump’s bullying; will African countries do the same? Are United States (US) President Donald Trump’s attempts to bludgeon the world into submission with massive tariffs starting to backfire? This question arose after the cosy meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping…

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