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Here is a brief overview of the weeks new on Communications Africa, from 1 - 5 May 2017

Siemens join 'Make IT Alliance' to promote start-ups and technology companies across Africa 

Siemens will work more closely with the African countries Uganda and Sudan in the areas of power supply, industry, transportation and healthcare, as they sign a MoU on 4 May. Click here to read the full story.  

Data security and privacy remain the biggest concerns about retail apps 

Research conducted states that concerns about security breaches have been revealed as the biggest fear among consumers when it comes to deciding whether to download a retail app. Click here to read the full story.  

Mobile insurance tips for mobile value-added service decision makers 

Jeremy Leach, executive director and CEO of Inclusivity Solutions highlights three key points that all mobile value-added service decision makers should take into consideration when dealing with mobile insurance. Click here to read the full story.  

Philips partners with the Government of Kenya and the UN to advance African healthcare  

The leading health technology company is coming on board as the first private sector partner to establish an SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Partnership Platform in Kenya for accelerating primary healthcare transformation in support of universal health coverage. Click here to read the full story.  

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)

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)

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

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

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)

In the MENA region, cybersecurity is crucial amidst rising digitalisation and state-sponsored cyber threats, met by BBS Technology's comprehensive solutions. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

MTN's Bayobab expands fiber network across Africa, boosting connectivity. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading ANSI-accredited standards development body for the ICT Industry, recognises Siemon for outstanding engagement, both as an individual and a company. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Check Point & NVIDIA collaborate on Check Point AI Cloud Protect, enhancing security for AI workloads in the cloud amid rising cyber threats. (Image source: Adobe Stock)