The Bosun Tijani Foundation has opened applications for the second cohort of its Gen AI Fellowship, a six-month programme designed to equip young Nigerians with practical skills in building generative AI applications. The fellowship focuses on hands-on projects, mentorship and real-world problem-solving, helping participants transition from simply using AI tools to developing AI-powered products and…
Happy Birthday to Dr. Olatunbosun “Bosun” Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. From co-founding Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) and helping shape one of Africa’s most influential innovation ecosystems to leading Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, Dr. Tijani’s journey reflects a consistent commitment to expanding opportunity through technology, innovation and digital skills. His leadership has…
Egypt-founded AI infrastructure startup Stakpak has joined cloud platform company Vercel, marking a major milestone in its journey from a bootstrapped startup to becoming part of one of the world’s leading developer platforms focused on AI-powered infrastructure. Founded in 2023 by George Fahmy, Stakpak was built around the vision of creating “self-driving infrastructure” through AI…
Master Power Technologies (MPT) has officially unveiled its new Customer Experience Centre and regional headquarters in Midrand, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued expansion and its commitment to strengthening Africa’s rapidly growing data centre infrastructure. The new 6,000m² facility, strategically located between Johannesburg and Pretoria, will serve as MPT’s African headquarters and accommodate…
SMART Zambia’s e-Government Division has trained 146 public officers across three districts in Southern Province as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen digital skills and improve public service delivery through enhanced ICT capacity. The training, delivered by the SMART Zambia Southern Provincial ICT Unit, brought together officers from the District Commissioner administrations of Gwembe,…
Decide has partnered with Café One, Nigeria’s largest co-working space network, to expand access to AI-powered workplace productivity tools for entrepreneurs, startups and professionals across the country. Under the partnership, Café One members will receive complimentary access to Decide as part of their membership. With more than 30 co-working locations nationwide, Café One supports a…
Cassava Technologies has strengthened Africa’s cloud infrastructure capabilities after Africa Data Centres was designated a Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro peering location in Johannesburg, marking a major milestone for the continent’s digital infrastructure and cloud ecosystem. The designation positions Johannesburg as Africa’s first Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro location, enabling enterprises to access more resilient, secure and…
Spain are FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the tournament final. A disciplined defensive display and a decisive goal secured the title, capping off an outstanding campaign that showcased Spain’s consistency, resilience, and tactical excellence throughout the competition. The victory marks another historic chapter in Spanish football, as…
