GFP International, a US-based non-governmental organization, has officially established its African headquarters in Nairobi, marking a major step toward transforming the continent’s industrial capability and bridging the growing manufacturing skills gap. Led by its Founder and Executive Director, Eng. Michael J. Vallez, the organization is committed to working alongside African governments, educational institutions, and private…
Paratus Group has officially expanded its satellite internet services to Rwanda through its partnership with Starlink, marking a major step in its mission to lead enterprise connectivity across East Africa. This strategic rollout follows successful launches in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, reinforcing Paratus’s Pan-African network and extending next-generation satellite internet access to Rwanda’s rapidly developing…
Rwanda is positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s AI revolution with a landmark $17.5 million investment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to establish the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub. This transformative initiative is set to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence across critical sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and education—driving innovation that directly…
Moniepoint Inc. has secured an additional US$90 million in fresh funding, bringing the total raised under its ongoing Series C round to US$200 million, solidifying its status as one of Africa’s most influential fintech powerhouses. This new capital injection was led by Development Partners International’s African Development (ADP) III fund with participation from global investors…
Google and the World Bank Group have announced a groundbreaking strategic alliance poised to accelerate digital transformation across emerging markets. This partnership represents a convergence of technology, finance, and philanthropy, with the shared vision of building accessible, AI-driven public digital infrastructure to bridge the global digital divide and ignite inclusive economic growth. By combining Google’s…
Bayobab, the digital infrastructure subsidiary of MTN Group, has entered a strategic partnership with US-based Seekr Technologies to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence-as-a-Service (AIaaS) across Africa. This collaboration aims to empower both public and private sector institutions with scalable, trustworthy AI solutions tailored to address digital governance, citizen engagement, public safety, and enterprise innovation….
Nigeria’s journey toward a cashless economy continues to accelerate, with electronic payment transactions surging to $256 billion by July 2025, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This marks a remarkable leap from the $187 billion recorded in August 2024—signaling not only growing public trust in digital financial systems but also the rapid evolution…
Nokia and Fibertime have announced a landmark collaboration to expand fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) coverage to an additional 400,000 premises across South Africa’s underserved townships. This initiative, unveiled on October 6, 2025, marks a major stride toward bridging the digital divide and improving broadband accessibility in communities that have historically been left behind. The rollout will harness…
