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…
Mastercard has taken a significant step toward strengthening Africa’s digital economy with the launch of its Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, a pan-African initiative designed to enhance cyber resilience, improve collaboration, and help organizations better defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The Center will begin a phased rollout in 2026, starting with South Africa and…
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…
MTN Group has announced the appointment of Jerry Soko as the new Chief Executive Officer of MTN Eswatini, effective 1 July 2026, marking another significant leadership milestone as the Group continues executing its Ambition 2030 strategy. The appointment forms part of a broader series of executive leadership changes introduced during the first half of the…
Tech Mahindra and Microsoft have announced a strategic collaboration to showcase an advanced AI-powered Network Digital Twin solution designed to help communications service providers modernize network operations, improve service performance, and unlock the full commercial potential of next-generation 5G networks. As telecom operators face growing operational complexity and increasing demand for enterprise-grade digital services, the…
