Spain are FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the tournament final. A disciplined defensive display and a decisive goal secured the title, capping off an outstanding campaign that showcased Spain’s consistency, resilience, and tactical excellence throughout the competition. The victory marks another historic chapter in Spanish football, as…
Based in Nairobi, Mburu will lead Happiest Minds’ business strategy and market expansion across Africa, working with customers in banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and the public sector to drive AI adoption, digital transformation, enterprise automation and platform-led innovation. Mburu brings more than two decades of experience in enterprise technology, digital transformation and…
Tomorrow Foundation has signed a new three-year partnership with Thunderbird School of Global Management and Arizona State University to deliver the 100 Million Learners Initiative in Nigeria, expanding access to entrepreneurial, leadership and future-ready skills for young people preparing to thrive in an AI-driven economy. The programme offers free, self-paced online learning in up to…
Airtel Mobile Commerce Zambia Limited (Airtel Money) has appointed Kelvin Ndhlovu as its new Managing Director, effective 1 July 2026, as the company strengthens its leadership to drive the next phase of growth in digital financial services and financial inclusion. Ndhlovu succeeds Andrew Chuma, who has taken up a new leadership role within the Airtel…
Egypt-founded AI infrastructure startup Stakpak has joined cloud platform company Vercel, marking a major milestone in its journey from a bootstrapped startup to becoming part of one of the world’s leading developer platforms focused on AI-powered infrastructure. Founded in 2023 by George Fahmy, Stakpak was built around the vision of creating “self-driving infrastructure” through AI…
Master Power Technologies (MPT) has officially unveiled its new Customer Experience Centre and regional headquarters in Midrand, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued expansion and its commitment to strengthening Africa’s rapidly growing data centre infrastructure. The new 6,000m² facility, strategically located between Johannesburg and Pretoria, will serve as MPT’s African headquarters and accommodate…
SMART Zambia’s e-Government Division has trained 146 public officers across three districts in Southern Province as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen digital skills and improve public service delivery through enhanced ICT capacity. The training, delivered by the SMART Zambia Southern Provincial ICT Unit, brought together officers from the District Commissioner administrations of Gwembe,…
Decide has partnered with Café One, Nigeria’s largest co-working space network, to expand access to AI-powered workplace productivity tools for entrepreneurs, startups and professionals across the country. Under the partnership, Café One members will receive complimentary access to Decide as part of their membership. With more than 30 co-working locations nationwide, Café One supports a…
Cassava Technologies has strengthened Africa’s cloud infrastructure capabilities after Africa Data Centres was designated a Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro peering location in Johannesburg, marking a major milestone for the continent’s digital infrastructure and cloud ecosystem. The designation positions Johannesburg as Africa’s first Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro location, enabling enterprises to access more resilient, secure and…
Spain are FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the tournament final. A disciplined defensive display and a decisive goal secured the title, capping off an outstanding campaign that showcased Spain’s consistency, resilience, and tactical excellence throughout the competition. The victory marks another historic chapter in Spanish football, as…
Helios Towers has announced plans to invest $150 million in Senegal to expand the country’s telecommunications infrastructure, reinforcing ongoing efforts to improve connectivity and accelerate digital transformation. The proposed investment was unveiled during a meeting between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye and Helios Towers Chief Executive Officer Tom Greenwood. As one of the world’s…
Norfund has appointed Naana Winful Fynn as Executive Vice President (EVP) for Financial Inclusion, strengthening its leadership team as the development finance institution continues to expand access to financial services across developing markets. The appointment also sees Winful Fynn join Norfund’s management team, succeeding Erik Sandersen, who recently assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer….
