MTN South Africa has partnered with the RLabs Hackathon to support the development of young digital innovators by expanding access to digital skills, entrepreneurship support and employment opportunities. The collaboration combines MTN’s digital infrastructure with RLabs’ community-driven innovation model to help aspiring entrepreneurs and technology professionals gain the tools and experience needed to participate in…
MTN Nigeria has partnered with cybersecurity company Whalebone to launch Webguard, a network-level security solution designed to protect subscribers from malicious websites, phishing attacks and online scams without requiring additional software. The service operates at the Domain Name System (DNS) level, automatically blocking malicious domains before they reach users. Webguard provides protection across all connected…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zimbabwe has achieved Microsoft’s Copilot Specialisation, reinforcing its ability to help enterprises deploy, secure and manage Microsoft 365 Copilot across their organisations. The accreditation recognises the company’s capabilities in supporting businesses with AI readiness assessments, deployment, security planning, governance, user adoption and the ongoing management of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Copilot…
Mozambique is exploring a potential strategic partnership with SpaceX as part of its efforts to accelerate digital transformation and strengthen the country’s digital economy. The discussions, held between Mozambique’s Minister of Economy, Basilio Muhate, and representatives of SpaceX, focused on expanding digital connectivity, strengthening digital infrastructure and creating an enabling environment for investment, innovation and…
stc pay Bahrain has partnered with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay as a core card feature, becoming one of the first providers in Bahrain to introduce the capability on eligible cards. The new feature enables stc pay cardholders to complete online purchases with a single click using device-based biometric authentication and passkeys, eliminating the…
Pan-African AI company Gebeya Inc. and Japan’s Matsuo Institute have launched a strategic collaboration aimed at expanding practical artificial intelligence learning and cross-border innovation between Africa and Japan. The partnership combines Matsuo Institute’s expertise in AI education and research with Gebeya’s Dala Studio, an AI-powered platform that enables users to build digital products without traditional…
Airtel Zambia has appointed Rakesh Kumar Agarwal as its new Finance Director, reinforcing its executive leadership team as the telecommunications operator continues to drive sustainable growth and strengthen its financial strategy. In his new role, Agarwal will join Airtel Zambia’s Executive Committee, where he will oversee the company’s finance function and help shape financial strategies…
CAMTEL has begun discussions with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to explore collaboration opportunities that could accelerate Cameroon’s digital transformation through advanced technologies and digital infrastructure. The state-owned telecommunications operator recently hosted a high-level AWS Africa delegation, represented by Raya Nassar and Terrence Naidoo, for a working session focused on identifying potential areas of cooperation. The…
