The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) is taking another significant step toward strengthening the country’s innovation ecosystem through the launch of a seven-day Improve Your Business (IYB) training programme. Designed to empower local innovators beyond the product development stage, the initiative reflects a growing recognition that innovation alone is not enough—successful commercialization…
South Africa marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey by hosting the first-ever Google Cloud Summit on African soil, bringing together global technology executives, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the future of cloud computing and artificial intelligence across the continent. Held under the theme “Google Cloud is building for Africa,” the summit…
Meta is continuing to strengthen Threads as a real-time conversation platform with a significant expansion of its Live Chats feature, introducing new capabilities focused on accessibility, moderation, and community engagement. The latest update reflects the company’s broader strategy to transform Threads into a destination for live discussions and meaningful online interactions while competing more directly…
Vodacom Group has reached a major milestone in its growth strategy after completing the acquisition of an additional 20% effective stake in Safaricom PLC, increasing its ownership to approximately 55% and securing controlling interest in one of Africa’s most influential telecommunications, fintech, and technology companies. The $2.1 billion (R35 billion) transaction follows the fulfilment of…
UNESCO, through its International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA), has launched a transformative mobile-based teacher professional development initiative in South Sudan, bringing digital learning opportunities closer to educators regardless of their location. Designed to overcome barriers such as limited infrastructure, long travel distances, economic challenges, and connectivity constraints, the initiative represents a significant…
Artificial intelligence delivers its greatest impact when people are empowered not only to learn about it, but to build with it. Through a new partnership between Gebeya and the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme in Nigeria, emerging digital talent will gain access to practical tools that enable them to transform ideas into real-world digital…
SanlamAllianz has announced a significant leadership transition, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for one of Africa’s leading financial services groups. The Board has appointed Hennie Nel as the next Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026, succeeding Heinie Werth, who will retire at the end of December…
Spiro, Africa’s leading electric vehicle and clean energy infrastructure platform, has secured a landmark $270 million funding round, strengthening its position as one of the continent’s most ambitious players in the e-mobility and energy transition space. The latest boost includes a newly finalized $55 million investment from NewTrails Capital, a China-based growth-stage fund with a…
