Nokia has unveiled the industry’s first commercial AI-RAN platform, introducing a new generation of intelligent radio networks designed to help telecommunications providers maximize existing infrastructure while accelerating the transition toward AI-native and future 6G networks. Built on Nokia’s AI-native network architecture and powered by NVIDIA’s Aerial AI-RAN platform, the solution enables operators to unlock significantly…
Ethio telecom and Huawei have reaffirmed their long-standing strategic partnership with a renewed focus on accelerating Ethiopia’s digital transformation through innovative enterprise solutions, SME empowerment and broader digital ecosystem development. During high-level discussions between Ethio telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru and Huawei Northern Africa President Li Shen, both organisations aligned their collaboration with Ethio telecom’s Next…
PalmPay Group has appointed Samuel Oluyemi as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Nigeria operations, reinforcing the fintech’s commitment to strengthening operational excellence, financial inclusion and secure digital financial services in its founding market. The appointment comes as PalmPay continues expanding its reach to underserved communities while enhancing the reliability, security and resilience of its…
Zambia has launched an Artificial Intelligence Sensitisation Workshop under the Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) Programme, bringing together government, regional institutions and development partners to strengthen AI governance and promote the responsible adoption of emerging technologies. The initiative is being implemented by the Ministry of Technology and Science in collaboration with the…
Cloudflare has announced the general availability of Precursor, a next-generation behavioral validation engine designed to help organizations detect and stop increasingly sophisticated automated bot traffic without disrupting legitimate users. Built directly on Cloudflare’s global edge network, Precursor continuously analyses user interactions throughout an entire browsing session rather than relying on traditional one-time security checks such…
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…
Madagascar has reached a major milestone in its digital transformation journey after successfully testing Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity technology, becoming only the third African country to conduct a live trial after Kenya and Uganda. The demonstration was carried out by Airtel Madagascar in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Development, Posts and Telecommunications (MNDPT), with participation…
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…
