NEWS
Microsoft partners with Africa-
IDG to create cutting-edge
Blockchain applications
Avanti empowers partners
to deliver connectivity
M
icrosoft USA has partnered with Zimbabwean company Africa
Infrastructure Development Group (Africa-IDG) in a strategic
move to create cutting edge Blockchain applications that are set to
revolutionise the building environment.
Various meetings with key government and private sector
stakeholders have already been conducted and the outcomes have
been positive.
“The Blockchain movement is one that we must join in its early
phase if we are to be relevant as a country not only internally but
both regionally and internationally,” said Brighton Ngarava, Africa-
IDG’s Head of Communications. “The response we have received from
the key stakeholders is a sign that we are ready to implement this
technology in the built environment.”
Microsoft USA sent in Sweden based Global Black Belt
Blockchain engineer Dr Abdul Haseeb to work with Africa-IDG’s
Development Team. “Together we have come up with compelling
and relevant solutions to real time problems in the Zimbabwe ICT
sector”, said Dakarai Mshoperi, Chief Technology Officer of Africa-
IDG Dakarai Mshoperi.
Meanwhile, Tatenda Chifamba, the Founder and CEO of Africa-
IDG, added: “The Blockchain is an undeniably ingenious invention.
Zimbabwean stakeholders have to join the wave or risk getting
crushed by it.”
The Head of Microsoft Zimbabwe, Benlawr Ruredzo, and the
Africa-IDG Team will continue to work together to bring success to
key stakeholders by creating platforms for dialogue.
Avanti is empowering partners in Africa to
deliver always-on connectivity
A
vanti Communications Group, a leading satellite operator,
providing Ka-Band satellite data communications services
across the Middle East and Africa, has announced the official
launch of its South Africa-based operations.
The announcement is underpinned by Avanti’s continued
commitment to investing in Africa through a direct local
presence backed by in-country solutions to enable and facilitate
connectivity through key partnerships both in South Africa and
throughout the region.
To date, Avanti has invested more than US$897 million in
Sub-Saharan Africa, with US$143 million in South Africa alone.
“Through our technology, we empower our partners,
ensuring they deliver always-on connectivity to their customers,
wherever they may be,” said Christian Georgeson, Chief
Marketing Officer at Avanti Communications.
We empower our partners,
ensuring they deliver always-on
connectivity to their customers.
From left: Brighton Ngarava; Africa-IDG CEO,
Tatenda Chifamba and Benlawr Ruredzo, Head of
Microsoft Zimbabwe
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Avanti’s South African in-country presence comes as
the company also unveils its new corporate identity which
encapsulates its vision to connect homes, grow businesses,
extend networks, change lives, and go the extra mile to liberate
untapped potential.
Brenden Pronk, Sales Director and Country Manager for
Southern Africa said: “Avanti aims to bridge the digital divide
by enabling and facilitating connectivity with existing providers
to cover the gaps that exist in the industry. The bigger picture
is creating fully connected societies for the benefit of people,
communities, SMEs and large enterprises alike.”