Zambia is taking a bold step toward a fully digital future with the launch of a smart office customisation workshop in Chilanga District. Spearheaded by SMART Zambia Institute, this initiative marks a critical phase in the government’s broader strategy to go paperless, in line with the Ministry of Technology and Science’s directive to all tech…
Huawei Nigeria has officially opened a new innovation centre in Lagos, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey. The centre was unveiled during Huawei Day Nigeria 2025, a three-day event themed “Accelerating Industrial Intelligence.” This event attracted key figures, including Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Obafemi…
Artefact, a global consulting firm focused on advancing the adoption of data and artificial intelligence (AI), is expanding its footprint in Africa with the opening of a new office in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This expansion complements the firm’s existing African hubs in Casablanca, Morocco, and Cape Town, South Africa, and brings the total number of…
Namibia’s telecom sector has reached a remarkable milestone, generating over N$800 million ($43 million) in data revenue in Q3 2024. This surge highlights the nation’s rapid digital transformation and reflects a broader trend across Africa, where data services are becoming the dominant revenue stream for telecom companies. With data now accounting for 70% of total…
Whale Cloud and Alipay+ have announced the extension of their strategic partnership at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, reinforcing their commitment to driving digital transformation across industries. This collaboration brings together Whale Cloud’s expertise in telecommunications software solutions and Alipay+’s cutting-edge e-wallet and digitalisation technologies, enabling businesses to build next-generation mobile payment and…
Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile have announced a groundbreaking partnership to launch a jointly owned European satellite service business, SatCo. This venture aims to deliver 100% geographic mobile broadband coverage across Europe, ensuring consumers and businesses stay connected even in the most remote areas. SatCo will enable mobile network operators (MNOs) to seamlessly integrate space-based…
Flutterwave has officially secured a Payment System License to operate in Zambia, marking a significant milestone in its Pan-African expansion strategy. This new license enables the fintech company to offer mobile money services to enterprises in Zambia, helping businesses streamline transactions, reduce costs, and scale efficiently both locally and internationally. With mobile money adoption contributing…
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4.5, its latest AI model, in a research preview for Pro users and developers worldwide. This cutting-edge model introduces significant advancements in pattern recognition, creative insight generation, and emotional intelligence, making interactions feel more natural and intuitive. The company has also emphasized improvements in understanding user intent, making GPT-4.5 a more reliable…
