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…
SanlamAllianz has announced a significant leadership transition, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for one of Africa’s leading financial services groups. The Board has appointed Hennie Nel as the next Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026, succeeding Heinie Werth, who will retire at the end of December…
Spiro, Africa’s leading electric vehicle and clean energy infrastructure platform, has secured a landmark $270 million funding round, strengthening its position as one of the continent’s most ambitious players in the e-mobility and energy transition space. The latest boost includes a newly finalized $55 million investment from NewTrails Capital, a China-based growth-stage fund with a…
Robo.ai Inc., a Nasdaq-listed UAE-based company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire QC Capital Limited in a US$60 million all-share transaction, marking a significant expansion in its global artificial intelligence robotics network strategy. The deal is expected to close within 30 business days, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Under the agreement,…
Infobip and Digitas Middle East, the Marketing Transformation arm of Publicis Groupe, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at helping enterprises redefine customer engagement through the power of artificial intelligence, real-time communications, and personalized digital experiences. The collaboration brings together Infobip’s AI-first cloud communications platform and Publicis Groupe’s expertise in data, customer experience strategy, media…
Vodafone, Google Cloud, and TM Forum have jointly released a new technical white paper titled “Self Optimising Autonomous Networks: An Implementation Guide,” providing the telecommunications industry with a practical roadmap for transitioning from traditional network operations to intelligent, intent-based autonomous networks. The publication represents a significant milestone in Vodafone’s autonomous network strategy and combines Vodafone’s…
Google Cloud and Nokia have announced an expanded partnership that brings Google’s Gemini AI models into Nokia’s network software suite, the Nokia Assurance Center, marking a significant step toward autonomous telecommunications operations. Through the development of six specialized AI agents powered by Gemini, the collaboration aims to help telecom operators reduce operational costs, accelerate issue…
MTN Group has achieved a major global recognition in digital rights and corporate accountability, ranking second worldwide in the 2026 Ranking Digital Rights (RDR) Index. The achievement makes MTN the first telecommunications company headquartered in an emerging market to secure a position among the top three performers globally, highlighting the company’s growing leadership in transparency,…
Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. has officially launched Sikaflow in Ghana, introducing a digital financial infrastructure platform designed to support the modernization of commerce, accelerate economic formalization, and expand access to financial services for the country’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Deployed through Trident Aliska Digital Tech Ghana Ltd, the initiative represents a significant…
Tanzania Community Networks Company Ltd has taken a major step toward advancing digital inclusion in Africa through the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korean telecommunications company INNONET. The partnership aims to accelerate the deployment of Television White Space (TVWS) connectivity solutions across East Africa, leveraging innovative wireless technologies to expand internet…
Yas Tanzania, through its broadband division Yas Fiber, has announced a significant long-term investment that aims to accelerate Zanzibar’s digital transformation and expand access to high-speed internet connectivity. Through a strategic partnership with the Zanzibar Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure Agency (ZICTIA) and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, the initiative will strengthen digital infrastructure across…
As AI agents evolve from simple assistants into autonomous operational actors within enterprise environments, organizations are facing a new category of cybersecurity and governance challenges. These agents are increasingly capable of accessing systems, invoking tools, executing workflows, and making decisions independently. While this unlocks significant productivity and automation benefits, it also raises important questions about…
