BROWSING: North Africa

The deal in Egypt marks Vodacom's first extension into North Africa South Africa’s largest mobile operator by subscribers, Vodacom Group, revealed plans buy a $2.74 billion stake in Vodafone Egypt Telecommunications. The deal, which marks Vodacom’s first expansion into North Africa, will result in the...

In addition, Vodafone and Saudi Telecom Company agreed to establish a long-term partnership Vodafone Egypt, the leading operator in the north African country, has signed an initial agreement to sell a 55% stake in in the company to state-controlled telecommunications group Saudi Telecom Company (STC)...

Partnership aimed at boosting economy, improving health care The supercomputer that conquered all challengers at "Jeopardy" is now looking to new challenges in the Middle East and North Africa. IBM is teaming with Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company Mubadala to bring IBM Watson to...