OpenAI has introduced “dots”, a new type of always-on AI agent designed to work continuously on behalf of users. According to OpenAI, each dot runs on GPT-6 Astra and operates through its own cloud computer and browser. The agents can learn from user feedback, maintain context across tasks and pursue goals continuously, including while working…
Visa has launched the Visa Infinite Series in South Africa through its banking partners, introducing a flexible premium platform designed to reflect the changing expectations of affluent customers. The platform brings together Visa’s global payment capabilities, services and curated experiences, allowing issuers to shape premium propositions around local customer needs and evolve them over time….
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has called for increased investment in connectivity, compute infrastructure and digital talent to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation. Inuwa made the call at the National Digital Connectivity Investment Forum convened by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), where he described connectivity as foundational infrastructure…
Angola Cables is expanding the capacity and performance of its transatlantic network using Ciena’s high-capacity optical technology across the MONET and South Atlantic Cable System (SACS) submarine cable systems. MONET spans 10,556 kilometres between the United States and Brazil, while SACS connects Brazil with Angola across 6,165 kilometres. Together, the systems provide a direct digital…
YAS Tanzania has highlighted its digital infrastructure investments at the Tech & AI International Expo 2026, taking place in Zanzibar from 24 September to 2 October. The operator, formerly known as Tigo Tanzania, is showcasing enterprise solutions including fibre connectivity and Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) services, alongside its support for small businesses through the…
The Vodacom Foundation has appointed a new seven-member board to accelerate its ambition of positively impacting 50 million lives across Africa by 2030. The board, chaired by renowned economist and former United Nations Under-Secretary-General Dr Vera Songwe, will guide the foundation’s shift towards scalable, digitally enabled programmes across connected health, connected education and digital skilling….
Huawei has unveiled a suite of new artificial intelligence infrastructure, cloud services and partner capabilities designed to help governments and enterprises deploy AI at scale. The announcements were made at Huawei Connect 2026 in Shanghai, held from September 17 to 19 under the theme “Advancing the Agentic World,” and combine Huawei Cloud’s latest AI infrastructure…
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has engaged the Blantyre City Assembly on a proposed Smart City Surveillance Initiative aimed at using artificial intelligence and communications infrastructure to strengthen security and urban management in the city. MACRA Director General Dr Mayamiko Nkoloma said the proposed project would involve installing AI-powered smart cameras capable of detecting…
