Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda is set to receive a boost following a new partnership between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA). The two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at GITEX Nigeria 2026, establishing a framework for collaboration on enterprise…
Ghana’s telecommunications sector is entering a new phase of corporate governance following the inauguration of a new Board of Directors for Airtel Ghana Limited and PPL Net Ghana Limited. Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations formally inaugurated the board during a ceremony led by Minister Samuel Nartey George, with senior government and industry…
Ugandan businesses now have access to Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet through a new partnership between Roke Telkom and Paratus Uganda. The two companies have launched Starlink for Business in Uganda, combining Starlink’s satellite connectivity with local deployment, customer support and business expertise from the telecommunications providers. The partnership is aimed at giving businesses across Uganda…
Côte d’Ivoire is strengthening its artificial intelligence ambitions through a new strategic partnership between the Ministry of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation (MTNIT) and Mistral, a European artificial intelligence company. The collaboration is focused on supporting the country’s broader digital transformation agenda and assessing the readiness of its digital ecosystem for the deployment of artificial…
VAST Data and CrowdStrike have announced new integrations designed to strengthen enterprise cybersecurity across the infrastructure, data and AI workloads supporting production artificial intelligence systems. The collaboration brings CrowdStrike’s Falcon security platform into the VAST AI Operating System, with native support for the Falcon sensor already available. The companies are also developing deeper integrations with…
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and the Kingdom of Morocco have strengthened their cooperation on digital transformation and public administration reform through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement was signed in Rabat by United Nations Under-Secretary-General and ESCWA Executive Secretary Rania Al-Mashat and Morocco’s Minister Delegate in…
Safaricom Ethiopia has surpassed 15 million 90-day active subscribers, marking a major milestone as the telecom operator commemorates five years since receiving its unified telecommunications operating licence from the Ethiopian government. The company received its licence in July 2021 and commenced commercial operations in October 2022. Safaricom said the milestone was achieved in less than…
Range Rover has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Range Rover Electric, marking a major step in parent company JLR’s transition towards expanded electric vehicle production. The launch comes after a year-long delay to the vehicle’s planned introduction. The Range Rover Electric will be built at JLR’s Solihull facility as the company expands electric…
