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Here is a brief overview of the week’s news on Communications Africa, from 14th - 18th August 2017

Angola-Based internet exchange point now in top three in Africa 

Country emerging as growing tech hub on the continent. Click here to read the full story.  

Blockstream Satellite to broadcast Bitcoin into Africa from space 

Blockstream, the leader in blockchain and financial cryptography, has announced the availability of Blockstream Satellite, a new service that broadcasts real-time Bitcoin blockchain data from a group of communication satellites in space to almost everyone on the planet. Click here to read the full story.  

One Channel are 'upbeat' about future cloud prospects 

Local cloud specialist One Channel is upbeat about the prospects of cloud computing in Africa, it says cloud platforms are enabling new, complex business models and orchestrating more globally-based integration networks. Click here to read the full story.  

Nigerian Professional Football League launch highest jackpot lottery in Africa 

The lotto, due to be live later this month, has jackpots larger than every lottery in Nigeria combined, and the biggest available anywhere in Africa. Click here to read the full story.   

Helios Towers Tanzania acquires Zantel’s mainland tower portfolio 

Helios Towers Tanzania Ltd, a subsidiary of Helios Towers Africa Ltd, the independent telecoms tower infrastructure company, has announced that it has reached an agreement with Zanzibar Telecom PLC for the acquisition of all unique sites of their mainland tower portfolio. Click here to read the full story.  

SEACOM debuts LEO satellite service, enhancing connectivity in South Africa; industry leaders endorse its potential for digital transformation. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Paratus Group pioneers fastest fiber express route linking Johannesburg to Europe, revolutionising telecommunications with low latency and high-speed connectivity. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Empowering girls through innovation in education across Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

(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)