Nigeria and Benin Strengthen Border Surveillance with Geospatial Technoligy.

Nigeria and Benin Strengthen Border Security Through Geospatial Technology Partnership The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Customs Administration of the Republic of Benin have strengthened their collaboration on border security through a new geospatial technology partnership designed to improve surveillance, combat trans-border crime and facilitate legitimate trade along their shared border. The initiative reflects…

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Bernard Beya Appointed to Leard Liquid’s DRC Business.

Liquid Intelligent Technologies Appoints Bernard Beya as CEO of DRC Operations to Drive Next Phase of Digital Growth Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, has appointed Bernard Beya as Chief Executive Officer of its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), effective 1 April 2026. The appointment comes as the company continues…

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Raxio Raises $380 Million to Accelerate Data Centre Expansion.

Raxio Group Surpasses US$380 Million in Committed Capital to Accelerate Africa’s Data Centre Expansion Raxio Group has announced that it has surpassed US$380 million in committed capital as shareholders Meridiam and Roha increase their support for the company’s next phase of growth. The additional investment comes as Raxio experiences rapid expansion in demand for digital…

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STELLARIX Secures Triple ISO Certification Across Three African Markets.

STELLARIX Strengthens African Digital Infrastructure Operations with Triple ISO Certification Across Three Markets STELLARIX has announced that its operations in Madagascar, Tanzania and Senegal have achieved three internationally recognised ISO certifications, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to deliver secure, resilient and high-quality digital infrastructure services across Africa. The company confirmed that its…

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UNDP Unveils ManuTech Unipod to Accelerate Nigeria’s Manufacturing Innovation.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the ManuTech UniPod in Nigeria, a new innovation hub designed to strengthen research, manufacturing and entrepreneurship while supporting the country’s industrial and technological development. The facility was unveiled in partnership with the Abia State Government and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), bringing together government, academia and…

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Zambia Launches Digital Contract Management System to Modernise Public Administration.

Zambia has launched the Contract Tracking and Management Information System (CTMIS), a new digital platform designed to modernise public contract management, improve efficiency and eliminate the costly movement of physical contract files across government institutions. Developed by the SMART Zambia Institute in partnership with the Ministry of Justice, CTMIS enables ministries, local authorities and state-owned…

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Airtel Africa to Connect 5,000 Schools to Free Internet by 2027.

Airtel Africa has announced plans to connect 5,000 schools across its African operations to free internet access by 2027 through the Airtel Africa Foundation in partnership with UNICEF, expanding one of the continent’s largest digital education initiatives. The programme builds on a US$57 million partnership launched in 2021 that has already connected 3,296 schools, providing…

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Nishad Mairal Appointed as CEO of Red Dot Distribution.

Red Dot Distribution has announced a new leadership structure, appointing Nishad Mairal as Chief Executive Officer as the East African-born technology distributor enters its next phase of growth. The leadership transition also sees co-founder Munir Bharwani move from the role of Chief Executive Officer to Managing Director, where he will focus on the company’s long-term…

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