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….
Namibia is strengthening its digital transformation agenda through closer collaboration between the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), with a renewed focus on digital innovation, cybersecurity and modern regulation. During a strategic engagement with the newly appointed CRAN Board, discussions focused on accelerating the country’s digital transformation,…
Gabon and TikTok Deepen Cooperation on Digital Platform Governance Following High-Level WSIS 2026 Talks The Government of Gabon has continued its engagement with TikTok on digital platform governance, holding high-level discussions during the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting, led by Gabon’s Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalisation and…
Nigeria and Benin Strengthen Border Security Through Geospatial Technology Partnership The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Customs Administration of the Republic of Benin have strengthened their collaboration on border security through a new geospatial technology partnership designed to improve surveillance, combat trans-border crime and facilitate legitimate trade along their shared border. The initiative reflects…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies Appoints Bernard Beya as CEO of DRC Operations to Drive Next Phase of Digital Growth Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, has appointed Bernard Beya as Chief Executive Officer of its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), effective 1 April 2026. The appointment comes as the company continues…
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…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the ManuTech UniPod in Nigeria, a new innovation hub designed to strengthen research, manufacturing and entrepreneurship while supporting the country’s industrial and technological development. The facility was unveiled in partnership with the Abia State Government and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), bringing together government, academia and…
Nigeria has been ranked Africa’s leading country for responsible artificial intelligence governance in the 2026 Global Index on Responsible AI (GIRAI), climbing 42 places to rank 38th globally among 135 countries. The assessment highlights Nigeria’s significant progress in building an inclusive and ethical AI ecosystem, recognising advances in AI governance, digital skills development, data protection…
