Kenyan technology training and talent development organization AkiraChix has expanded its footprint into Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Eswatini, marking a significant step in its regional growth strategy. The expansion aims to widen access to digital skills and career opportunities for young women across Southern Africa, reinforcing AkiraChix’s commitment to bridging the gender gap in technology. The…
Moroccan electric mobility startup GoSwap Morocco has secured its first seed funding from Azur Innovation Management Fund to accelerate the expansion of its battery-swapping network for electric scooters. The funding marks a significant milestone for the company as it aims to scale its operations across major Moroccan cities, including Casablanca and Marrakech. GoSwap operates a…
Equinix has announced plans to establish a new data centre in Nigeria, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing commitment to expand digital infrastructure across Africa. The LG3 facility will be Equinix’s third data centre in Lagos and represents the first phase of an ambitious $100 million investment plan aimed at reshaping the continent’s…
Teraco, a Digital Realty company and leading provider of interconnection platforms and vendor-neutral colocation data centres, has completed a major expansion of its CT2 hyperscale facility in Cape Town, boosting the campus’ total critical IT load to 50 megawatts (MW). The expansion adds 32MW of new capacity across eight data halls built over three levels,…
EdgeNext, a global leader in content delivery and cloud hosting solutions, has officially launched its services in Nigeria through a strategic partnership with Rack Centre. The collaboration enables EdgeNext’s CDN and cloud hosting platforms to operate directly from Rack Centre’s state-of-the-art facility in Lagos, marking a significant step in expanding cloud and edge computing services…
Uganda Airlines has partnered with Bluegrass Digital to completely redesign and rebuild its official website, (http://www.ugandaairlines.com), marking a major step in the national carrier’s digital transformation journey. The initiative goes beyond a simple refresh, representing a full-scale rebuild aimed at modernizing the airline’s online presence, streamlining the booking process, and delivering a faster, more intuitive…
Orange Madagascar has announced the appointment of Aminata Ndiaye Niang as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2025. This appointment marks a significant milestone in Orange’s journey to strengthen its leadership and expand its impact in Madagascar’s rapidly evolving digital and financial landscape. The move reinforces the company’s long-term vision of driving inclusive…
Paratus Group, a leading Pan-African telecommunications provider, has officially entered the Ugandan market through a strategic partnership with Roke Telkom Ltd, one of Uganda’s established internet service providers. The launch of Paratus Uganda marks a significant step in the company’s regional expansion, bringing its continental network expertise together with Roke Telkom’s local infrastructure and experience….
