Meta is continuing to strengthen Threads as a real-time conversation platform with a significant expansion of its Live Chats feature, introducing new capabilities focused on accessibility, moderation, and community engagement. The latest update reflects the company’s broader strategy to transform Threads into a destination for live discussions and meaningful online interactions while competing more directly…
Vodacom Group has reached a major milestone in its growth strategy after completing the acquisition of an additional 20% effective stake in Safaricom PLC, increasing its ownership to approximately 55% and securing controlling interest in one of Africa’s most influential telecommunications, fintech, and technology companies. The $2.1 billion (R35 billion) transaction follows the fulfilment of…
UNESCO, through its International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA), has launched a transformative mobile-based teacher professional development initiative in South Sudan, bringing digital learning opportunities closer to educators regardless of their location. Designed to overcome barriers such as limited infrastructure, long travel distances, economic challenges, and connectivity constraints, the initiative represents a significant…
Artificial intelligence delivers its greatest impact when people are empowered not only to learn about it, but to build with it. Through a new partnership between Gebeya and the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme in Nigeria, emerging digital talent will gain access to practical tools that enable them to transform ideas into real-world digital…
Ericsson’s latest Mobility Report highlights the remarkable pace of global 5G adoption, revealing that worldwide 5G subscriptions surpassed 3.1 billion during the first quarter of 2026 after adding 162 million new users. The report projects that global 5G subscriptions will exceed 6.4 billion by 2031, reflecting the continued acceleration of next-generation connectivity across consumer and…
Cequence Security has announced the general availability of Cequence Platform 9.0, an AI-native release that redefines how organizations approach application and API security in the era of agentic artificial intelligence. The latest platform introduces a built-in AI Assistant, an open Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, a compliance-ready risk rules library, and a re-engineered API security…
South African startup Supascale has launched Africa’s first GPU cloud marketplace, introducing an innovative platform designed to make artificial intelligence computing more accessible, affordable, and sustainable. Founded by Aaron Bornmann, the company is creating a decentralized AI infrastructure that allows businesses, developers, startups, researchers, and creators to access powerful AI models at significantly lower costs…
Tyms AI has officially launched its human-first artificial intelligence platform, introducing a new approach to enterprise AI that empowers people rather than replacing them. Built for medium-sized and enterprise businesses, the platform combines AI software with intelligent agents capable of handling repetitive operational tasks across finance, sales, marketing, customer service, compliance, and other business functions….
Craydel has continued its Pan-African expansion with the official launch of its operations in Ghana, marking another significant milestone in the company’s mission to simplify access to international higher education for African students. The expansion extends Craydel’s footprint to eight African markets, reinforcing its ambition to build a continent-wide education technology platform that connects students…
Meta is continuing to strengthen Threads as a real-time conversation platform with a significant expansion of its Live Chats feature, introducing new capabilities focused on accessibility, moderation, and community engagement. The latest update reflects the company’s broader strategy to transform Threads into a destination for live discussions and meaningful online interactions while competing more directly…
Eskom and Huawei have strengthened their collaboration with the launch of the Eskom & Huawei Modernisation Centre, a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of South Africa’s power sector. Located at the Eskom Academy of Learning, the new facility represents a significant investment in technology, innovation, and workforce development, providing a dedicated environment…
Africa’s data center industry is entering a new era of growth, with the market projected to attract approximately $8.76 billion in investment by 2031, according to research by Arizton. The sector is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.76%, reflecting the continent’s rapidly growing role in the global digital infrastructure…
