Saviynt has appointed cybersecurity executive Kamel Heus as Vice President of Sales for the Middle East and Africa (MEA), including Turkey, as the identity security company expands its regional operations. Based in Dubai, Heus will oversee Saviynt’s sales activities across the region, covering new business, customer renewals and expansion. His responsibilities will also include strengthening…
Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) has acquired the OCL data centre in Kanengo, Lilongwe, in a move aimed at strengthening its digital infrastructure and supporting the expansion of digital services across Malawi. The telecommunications operator said the acquisition will enhance its infrastructure base while supporting improved service quality, reliable internet solutions and the growth of enterprise…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is strengthening enforcement of Type Approval requirements for communications devices through a technology-enabled compliance framework designed to automatically verify SIM-enabled devices operating in Nigeria. The initiative will be supported by the Device Management System (DMS), which will provide the technology infrastructure for automating Type Approval compliance and strengthening the Commission’s…
MTN Nigeria has crossed the 100 million active subscriber mark, further strengthening its position as the country’s largest mobile network operator, according to July 2026 industry statistics from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). NCC data shows that MTN Nigeria recorded 100.86 million active GSM subscribers in July, representing 51.76% of Nigeria’s total GSM market. The…
Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom and Sudatel Group have advanced the pre-commercialisation phase of the Horizon Cross-Border Terrestrial Fiber Initiative, a regional connectivity project designed to strengthen digital infrastructure between Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan. The initiative is being developed as a secure terrestrial fibre corridor connecting the three countries and providing global carriers and hyperscalers with…
Nigeria is seeking to strengthen its position as an investment destination for digital infrastructure by moving beyond a traditional regulatory approach and creating conditions that actively support market growth, private-sector participation and technology investment. The approach was outlined by Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), during a fireside chat…
Egypt is advancing plans to expand digital government services, strengthen digital infrastructure and increase outsourcing exports as the country continues to position technology as a driver of economic growth. The plans were discussed during a meeting between Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindi, and a delegation from the Egyptian Businessmen’s Association led…
MTN Uganda, in partnership with WWF Uganda, has launched the second season of PachiPanda, an initiative supporting young Ugandans developing technology-driven solutions to environmental challenges. The programme, themed “Nature Meets Innovation: Unlocking Africa’s Green Economy,” targets innovators aged 18 to 35 with practical and scalable solutions that can advance environmental conservation while creating businesses, jobs…
