Cybastion Extends Digital Skills Program to DRC, Strengthening US- Africa Collaboration

Cybastion, a global leader in cybersecurity and digital solutions, has taken a major step in expanding its Africa DigiEmpower initiative into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The announcement, made during the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, represents a significant milestone in strengthening U.S.–Africa partnerships that prioritize digital transformation, capacity building, and skills…

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HyperPay, Mastercard, Mozn Partner to Advance MENA Digital Payments

HyperPay has taken a major step forward in shaping the future of financial technology in the MENA region by signing strategic Memorandums of Understanding with Mastercard and Mozn at Money20/20 Middle East 2025 in Riyadh. These partnerships are focused on driving innovation in digital payments while strengthening transaction security across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and…

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Cassava, Accenture Unite to Roll Out African Sovereign AI

Cassava Technologies has entered into a strategic collaboration with Accenture to accelerate the rollout of sovereign AI solutions across Africa. This partnership marks a pivotal step in enabling organizations to process AI workloads and data within national borders, ensuring compliance with local regulations and advancing Africa’s digital sovereignty agenda. Accenture will deploy its AI Refinery™…

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Google Announces Fresh Investments to Strengthen Africa’s Digital Future

Google has announced a significant new wave of investments designed to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the continent. The tech giant unveiled plans for four new subsea cable connectivity hubs spanning Africa’s north, south, east, and west regions. These hubs will serve as vital digital corridors, strengthening Africa’s international connectivity and…

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dLocal Expands South Africa Services Through Capitec Pay Integration

dLocal has strengthened its South African payments offering by integrating Capitec Pay, a move that brings real-time, open banking-based account-to-account payments to international merchants operating in the country’s digital commerce sector. This expansion enhances convenience for South African consumers while giving global merchants a trusted, high-conversion payment option in one of Africa’s most dynamic markets….

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Albania Appoints AI “Minister” to Fight Corruption in Public Tenders

Albania has made history by appointing the world’s first artificial intelligence “minister” to oversee public procurement, in a move that has drawn global attention. The AI-powered entity, named Diella, meaning “sun” in Albanian, has been tasked with managing all government tenders with a clear mission to eliminate corruption and enhance transparency. Prime Minister Edi Rama…

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iXAfrica and Digital Parks Africa Form Partnership

Digital Parks Africa (DPA), a South African-based datacentre provider, and Kenya’s iXAfrica DataCentre have announced a strategic partnership that aims to expand their respective footprints across Southern and East Africa. This collaboration marks a significant step in strengthening Africa’s digital infrastructure, providing businesses and multinational clients with access to integrated datacentre services across key regional…

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