Airtel Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s digital transformation agenda following a courtesy visit by Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Soumendra Sahu to the newly appointed Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Rt. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba. During the meeting, Sahu congratulated the minister on her appointment and reaffirmed Airtel Uganda’s…
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…
The Government of Japan has donated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to 15 Colleges of Education across Nigeria through a UNESCO-led initiative aimed at strengthening teacher training, improving digital literacy and expanding access to quality education. The ICT equipment was officially handed over during a ceremony at Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja…
Infinix has officially launched the HOT 70 Pro in Nigeria, introducing a smartphone that combines AI-powered productivity tools, 5G connectivity, enhanced durability and interactive design features to meet the needs of students, content creators and young professionals. The new device introduces the Active Matrix Cube, an interactive lighting system that allows users to personalise notifications…
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…
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) and the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) have launched the Namibia South Africa Business Council, creating a permanent private sector platform to strengthen trade, investment and cross-border business collaboration between the two countries. The Council, officially launched at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg,…
FMO has entered a three-year partnership with the Africa Early-Stage Investor Summit (AESIS) to strengthen collaboration, knowledge sharing and capital mobilisation across Africa’s early-stage investment ecosystem, supporting the long-term growth of innovative businesses across the continent. The partnership is designed to extend AESIS beyond its annual summit by creating a year-round platform for investor coordination,…
365 Digital has expanded its partnership with Google, becoming the authorised sales representative for Google Ads products and services in Côte d’Ivoire, Mauritius, Seychelles and Réunion, reinforcing its role in supporting digital advertising growth across Africa. Under the expanded agreement, 365 Digital will provide advertisers and agencies in the four markets with local commercial support,…
