Tech Mahindra has expanded its agentic AI readiness through a partnership with Google Cloud aimed at scaling hands-on capabilities in Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise across its global workforce. The partnership is designed to support growing enterprise demand for production-ready AI by combining trained and certified talent with reusable industry solutions, production deployment experience and a…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to formalise their collaboration on data protection awareness and privacy in Nigeria. The agreement was signed by NDPC National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer Vincent Olatunji and NOA Director-General Lanre Onilu. It establishes a framework for…
Zimbabwe has launched an Artificial Intelligence, Digital and Innovation Hub at Nyamuroro Vocational Training Centre in Gokwe North, expanding access to digital skills and innovation opportunities in rural communities. The hub was established through a partnership between the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Uncommon.org. It…
Vertiv has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cybastion to establish a framework for collaboration on digital infrastructure initiatives across Northwest Africa. The collaboration will focus on markets including Morocco, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Chad and Gabon, where the two companies have existing engagement and strategic alignment. The partnership is expected to enable…
MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita has been elected to the GSMA Board of Directors for the 2027–2028 term, extending his role in shaping the direction of the global mobile industry. The GSMA Board comprises 26 senior representatives from mobile operators around the world, including multinational groups and smaller independent operators. The Board provides…
Safaricom Ethiopia Foundation has concluded an education support campaign that provided learning materials to students and schools across several regions of Ethiopia ahead of the new academic year. Through the initiative, the foundation distributed 66,000 exercise books and 11,000 pens to schools and students in need. The materials reached communities across Tigray, the Northeast, Northwest,…
Huawei and Qualcomm have announced a multi-year, broad patent license agreement covering cross licences to their respective patent portfolios across several technology fields, including 5G, computing, artificial intelligence and networking. The agreement also includes Qualcomm’s purchase of certain Huawei U.S. patents covering compute, AI, networking and other technologies. The transaction is expected to close following…
Basata Holding for Financial Payments is strengthening its presence in Egypt’s business-to-business (B2B) sector through an integrated suite of payment and collection solutions, including B2B Cash Collection and Card Acceptance services. The company’s solutions are designed to help businesses manage financial operations more efficiently, reduce operational burdens and accelerate the digital transformation of payment and…
