Category: Investment

Yas Tanzania, through its broadband division Yas Fiber, has announced a significant long-term investment that aims to accelerate Zanzibar’s digital transformation and expand access to high-speed internet connectivity. Through a strategic partnership with the Zanzibar Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure Agency (ZICTIA) and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, the initiative will strengthen digital infrastructure across…

Veeam Software and HPE have expanded their strategic collaboration to accelerate private cloud adoption and help organizations build AI-ready infrastructure with stronger resilience, governance, and data protection capabilities. Announced at HPE Discover, the partnership reflects growing enterprise demand for cloud agility, data sovereignty, and trusted AI environments that can support business-critical workloads at scale. A…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with TikTok to launch a Digital Commerce Lab for SMEs in Lagos, a strategic move aimed at strengthening digital skills and expanding opportunities for Nigerian entrepreneurs in the fast-evolving online economy. The initiative was unveiled during a ceremony focused on equipping small and medium enterprises with…

PawaPay has reached a major milestone in Africa’s digital payments ecosystem, successfully processing three billion mobile money transactions through its platform. The achievement highlights the accelerating adoption of mobile money across the continent and reflects the growing demand from businesses seeking reliable, scalable, and seamless payment solutions across multiple African markets. The pace of growth…

The Airtel Africa Foundation has reported a strong first full year of impact, investing $6.2 million across key development areas including education, financial inclusion, digital inclusion, and environmental sustainability. The report highlights the Foundation’s expanding role in supporting Africa’s digital and socio-economic transformation agenda. Education emerged as the largest focus area of investment, with significant…