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Here is a brief overview of the week’s news on Communications Africa, from 13th - 17th November 2017

Financial criminals increasingly target cryptocurrency 

Group-IB has announced the key findings from its annual ‘Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2017’ report. Click here to read the full story. 

Unearthing the IoT in agriculture 

Eseye, global provider of M2M cellular connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), has partnered with Burkard, to use IoT in forecasting crop disease, with an aim to enhance yields. Click here to read the full story. 

Black Friday in Kenya: Trust and options will set your small business apart 

If Kenyan retailers want to cash in on the upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping holidays, they need to focus on two things: building trust among their customers and offering a variety of payment and delivery options. Click here to read the full story. 

GE’ partners with Azito to upgrade gas turbines in Ivory Coast 

GE has signed an agreement with Azito Energie SA to upgrade two gas turbines at the company’s combined-cycle power plant in Ivory Coast. Click here to read the full story. 

NGMN discusses ways to a healthy 5G Ecosystem 

The recent Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) forum has demonstrated the encouraging convergence of the 5G technology, aiming to drive the industry towards a healthy 5G ecosystem. Click here to read the full story. 

Baicells Technologies releases first solar-powered small cells product 

SolarCell delivers sustainable solution in rural areas using solar power technology. Click here to read the full story. 

(L-R): Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO, Bank of Kigali and Dr Reda Helal, group managing director – processing, Africa and co-head group processing, Network International. (Image source: Network International)

Kagiso Mothibi, MTN SA’s general manager for fintech products and services. (Image source: MTN)

Huawei Cloud pledges US$10mn in credits, aims to support 100 Nigerian startups, fostering innovation & digital transformation. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Microsoft envisions AI empowering Africa's progress, highlighting strategies for governance and partnerships to ensure equitable advancement. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

American Tower and ProFuturo join forces to revolutionise education in Africa, bridging the digital divide and empowering underserved communities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Orange Digital Center and Coursera join forces to offer free certification courses for new digital professions. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Africa Data Centres & DPA SA pioneer solar farm for sustainable data solutions in South Africa. (Image source: African Data Centres)

MTN leads South Africa's mobile networks with exceptional speeds, while Vodacom excels in 5G. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

MainOne, an Equinix subsidiary, partners with Akwa Ibom state for high-speed connectivity, enhancing Nigeria's digital landscape. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Debbie Beech, country manager: SA and SADC at cybersecurity expert, Exclusive Networks Africa. (Image source: Exclusive Networks Africa)

South African government plans to extend Wi-Fi connectivity to 5.5 million households in rural and township regions over the course of the next three to four years. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

MTN & Airtel create APEP to boost mobile money in Congo. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Scheduled to launch in April 2024, the 2MW-capable data centre facility, configured with an initial 400 sq m of IT white space, will catalyse the country's digitalisation efforts. (Image source: Open Access Data Centres)

By TechScan Africa and PayTechAfrica - Unveiling Africa's digital payment shift. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Dietmar Siersdorfer, managing director at Siemens Energy Middle East and Africa. (Image source: Siemens Energy)