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Orange, Qevlar AI Partner to Enhance Africa’s Cybersecurity

7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

Orange Cyberdefense, the cybersecurity arm of Orange Group, has announced a new partnership with French cybersecurity startup Qevlar AI to strengthen threat detection and prevention capabilities across Africa. This strategic collaboration will integrate artificial intelligence into Orange Cyberdefense’s threat monitoring systems, enabling faster, more efficient identification and mitigation of cyber threats targeting businesses and institutions…

Mike McLaren Named as Chief Operating Officer at NjiaPay

7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

NjiaPay has announced the appointment of fintech expert Mike McLaren as its new Chief Operating Officer, marking a major milestone in its mission to accelerate payment management solutions for online businesses across Africa. The appointment comes as part of NjiaPay’s strategic plans to expand its footprint on the continent and strengthen its offerings for South…

Network International, Magnati Merge Under Brookfield-Led Consortium

7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Network International and Magnati have officially completed a strategic merger under the ownership of a Brookfield-led consortium, forming a strengthened entity that will operate as Network International LLC. This development marks a major milestone for the financial services sector in the Middle East and Africa, uniting two regional leaders to create a fintech powerhouse with…

Nigeria launches N-ATLAS to amplify African AI perspectives

8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

Nigeria has taken a groundbreaking step in artificial intelligence with the launch of N-ATLAS, a multilingual and multimodal large language model designed to support Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Nigerian-accented English. Unveiled by Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, this innovation underscores…

216 Capital Accelerator to Fund 20 Tunisian Startups

8 months ago8 months ago04 mins

Tunisia’s startup ecosystem is set for a major boost with the launch of the 216 Capital Venture Accelerator, a groundbreaking initiative by Tunisian venture capital firm 216 Capital in partnership with Silicon Valley’s Plug and Play. This six-month program is designed to fast-track 20 promising Tunisian startups, equipping them with the funding, mentorship, and global…

Visa Foundation, AGF Launch $2M Africa Initiative

8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) has partnered with the Visa Foundation to unlock new opportunities for women entrepreneurs across Africa through a $2 million grant dedicated to supporting women-led and women-owned SMEs. This strategic collaboration will strengthen the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) Guarantee for Growth program, a flagship initiative by the…

Ooredoo Expands Cybersecurity Services Across Tunisia

8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

Ooredoo Group has announced a strategic partnership with Innovatix Systems LLC to expand and strengthen cybersecurity services across its global footprint. Operating in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia, Ooredoo is taking a significant step to safeguard its customers’ digital assets in the face of rising global cyber threats. The collaboration reflects Ooredoo’s…

Nigeria Plans Tier 4 Data Center in Calabar

8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

Nigeria is set to welcome a major boost to its digital infrastructure following Nugi Group’s announcement of plans to establish a Tier 4 data centre in Calabar, Cross River State. The project is poised to position Nigeria as a stronger player in the global data economy, providing world-class infrastructure that supports the country’s growing digital…