Helios Towers Commits $150 Millions to Senegal’s Digital Infrastructure.

Helios Towers has announced plans to invest $150 million in Senegal to expand the country’s telecommunications infrastructure, reinforcing ongoing efforts to improve connectivity and accelerate digital transformation. The proposed investment was unveiled during a meeting between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye and Helios Towers Chief Executive Officer Tom Greenwood. As one of the world’s…

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Naana Winful Fynn to Lead Financial Inclusion at Norfund

Norfund has appointed Naana Winful Fynn as Executive Vice President (EVP) for Financial Inclusion, strengthening its leadership team as the development finance institution continues to expand access to financial services across developing markets. The appointment also sees Winful Fynn join Norfund’s management team, succeeding Erik Sandersen, who recently assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer….

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Airtel Uganda Supports Government Efforts to Expand Smartphone Access

Airtel Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Uganda’s digital transformation agenda following high-level discussions with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and National Guidance on expanding connectivity, increasing smartphone access and accelerating digital inclusion. A delegation led by Airtel Uganda Managing Director and CEO Soumendra Sahu met with Minister Justine Kasule Lumumba as…

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South Sudan Launches National spectrum Management and 5G Strategy.

South Sudan has taken a major step toward next-generation connectivity with the conclusion of a two-day inception workshop to launch the development of the country’s National Spectrum Management and 5G Strategy. Organised by the National Communication Authority (NCA), the workshop brought together representatives from the Ministry of ICT and Postal Services, the Eastern Africa Regional…

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Airtel Uganda Reaffirmes Commitment to Uganda’s Digital Transformation.

Airtel Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s digital transformation agenda following a courtesy visit by Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Soumendra Sahu to the newly appointed Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Rt. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba. During the meeting, Sahu congratulated the minister on her appointment and reaffirmed Airtel Uganda’s…

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Jackline Mburu Named Senior Director for Africa at Happiest Minds.

Based in Nairobi, Mburu will lead Happiest Minds’ business strategy and market expansion across Africa, working with customers in banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and the public sector to drive AI adoption, digital transformation, enterprise automation and platform-led innovation. Mburu brings more than two decades of experience in enterprise technology, digital transformation and…

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Japan Strengthens Digital Education in Nigerian Colleges Through ICT Donations

The Government of Japan has donated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to 15 Colleges of Education across Nigeria through a UNESCO-led initiative aimed at strengthening teacher training, improving digital literacy and expanding access to quality education. The ICT equipment was officially handed over during a ceremony at Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja…

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Infinix Lauches HOT 70 Pro in Nigeria with AI and 5G

Infinix has officially launched the HOT 70 Pro in Nigeria, introducing a smartphone that combines AI-powered productivity tools, 5G connectivity, enhanced durability and interactive design features to meet the needs of students, content creators and young professionals. The new device introduces the Active Matrix Cube, an interactive lighting system that allows users to personalise notifications…

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