PROJECT LATEST
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KENYA
American Tower and ProFuturo have partnered to bring educational innovation to vulnerable schools in Africa . The joint project is expected to positively change the lives of more than 4,500 students and 475 teachers in the three countries where it will first be implemented . The joint project will kick off with a first phase in Africa focused on strengthening education with technology schools in Kenya .
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NIGERIA
Nigeria will receive biometric systems from IDEMIA supporting 1 million verifications per day . IDEMIA Smart Identity renewed its commitment to Nigeria ’ s National Identity Management Commission , NIMC by implementing an upgrade of the entire biometric identification system , which will accommodate 250 million records . This project , supported by the World Bank through its ID4D initiative , will ensure that each citizen ’ s identity in the civil database still is unique .
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ALGERIA
Thuraya Telecommunications Company , YAHSAT , announced the expansion of its cooperation with Algérie Télécom Satellite , the authorised partner for Thuraya services in the People ’ s Democratic Republic of Algeria . Algérie Télécom Satellite , will manage distributing the new SKYPHONE by Thuraya smartphone through Mobile Network Operators , MNOs and other authorised distributors in Algeria .
CMC Networks has launched Air Connect wireless connectivity for businesses in South Africa . CMC Networks , a global Tier 1 service provider , launched its Air Connect solution to deliver wireless connectivity to businesses across South Africa . Air Connect is a Wireless to the Business , WTTB solution for reliable , high-speed connectivity and business continuity , even in some of the world ’ s most challenging environments .
Orange Digital Centre , is launching a free high-level certification training programme in partnership with Coursera . This partnership aims to offer young people in Africa and the Middle East the opportunity to get essential skills in digital professions , free of charge and at their own pace . The Orange Digital Centre is driving digital inclusion for young people and entrepreneurs across Africa and the Middle East through its 16 centres .
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