TikTok has unveiled a series of new initiatives aimed at strengthening AI literacy, improving transparency around AI-generated content and enhancing protections against AI-generated spam as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into digital platforms. Announced during the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, the new measures reflect TikTok’s ongoing commitment to helping users engage with…
Equatorial Guinea has taken another step in advancing its digital transformation agenda after state-owned telecommunications operator GETESA signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Huawei to modernise the country’s national telecommunications network. The agreement, signed in Malabo in the presence of Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue and senior government officials, marks the beginning of a…
The Gambia is set for a major boost in digital connectivity following the signing of a landmark Share Investment and Network Modernization Agreement between The Gambia Telecommunications Company Limited (GAMTEL) and YCELL Co. Ltd. The agreement will see YCELL acquire an 80% equity stake in GAMCEL while committing GMD 6.1 billion towards modernising the country’s…
AmiViz has announced a strategic partnership with Cyberhaven to expand access to advanced AI and data security solutions across the Middle East, helping organisations strengthen protection against evolving cyber threats in increasingly complex digital environments. The collaboration will see AmiViz distribute Cyberhaven’s Unified AI & Data Security Platform across key markets, including the UAE, Saudi…
Mastercard and Flash have announced a strategic collaboration that will expand access to secure digital payments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) through the launch of physical and virtual prepaid cards. The partnership enables Flash to extend its services beyond payment aggregation by issuing Mastercard prepaid cards, allowing customers to make secure online…
As internet demand continues to accelerate across Africa, Internet Service Providers face growing pressure to expand coverage, increase capacity and deliver reliable connectivity without taking on unsustainable infrastructure costs. WIOCC believes the answer lies in an integrated wholesale model that allows ISPs to scale faster while focusing their investments on customer growth and service innovation….
Raxio Group Surpasses US$380 Million in Committed Capital to Accelerate Africa’s Data Centre Expansion Raxio Group has announced that it has surpassed US$380 million in committed capital as shareholders Meridiam and Roha increase their support for the company’s next phase of growth. The additional investment comes as Raxio experiences rapid expansion in demand for digital…
Airtel Africa has announced plans to connect 5,000 schools across its African operations to free internet access by 2027 through the Airtel Africa Foundation in partnership with UNICEF, expanding one of the continent’s largest digital education initiatives. The programme builds on a US$57 million partnership launched in 2021 that has already connected 3,296 schools, providing…
