Cequence Security has announced the general availability of Cequence Platform 9.0, an AI-native release that redefines how organizations approach application and API security in the era of agentic artificial intelligence. The latest platform introduces a built-in AI Assistant, an open Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, a compliance-ready risk rules library, and a re-engineered API security…
South African startup Supascale has launched Africa’s first GPU cloud marketplace, introducing an innovative platform designed to make artificial intelligence computing more accessible, affordable, and sustainable. Founded by Aaron Bornmann, the company is creating a decentralized AI infrastructure that allows businesses, developers, startups, researchers, and creators to access powerful AI models at significantly lower costs…
Tyms AI has officially launched its human-first artificial intelligence platform, introducing a new approach to enterprise AI that empowers people rather than replacing them. Built for medium-sized and enterprise businesses, the platform combines AI software with intelligent agents capable of handling repetitive operational tasks across finance, sales, marketing, customer service, compliance, and other business functions….
Mastercard has taken a significant step toward strengthening Africa’s digital economy with the launch of its Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, a pan-African initiative designed to enhance cyber resilience, improve collaboration, and help organizations better defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The Center will begin a phased rollout in 2026, starting with South Africa and…
Telecom Namibia has announced a series of executive leadership changes aimed at ensuring stability and continuity as the company enters a new phase of transition. Following the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Dr. Stanley Shanapinda, the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Armando Perny as Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2026, for an…
Tech Mahindra has announced a strategic partnership with Perplexity to embed AI-powered intelligence across its global sales organization, reinforcing its commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence to drive business growth and improve customer engagement. Through the deployment of Perplexity Enterprise Pro, the company is equipping its sales and customer-facing teams with trusted, real-time insights that enable…
Nigeria has taken another significant step toward strengthening its position as one of Africa’s emerging artificial intelligence leaders with the launch of the Nigeria AI Scaling Hub (NAISH), a national platform designed to accelerate AI innovation, collaboration, and large-scale deployment across the country. Announced by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani,…
Huawei Cloud has strengthened Egypt’s artificial intelligence ecosystem with the launch of its new Model-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform, a strategic initiative designed to accelerate enterprise AI adoption and support the country’s broader digital transformation agenda. By enabling organizations to access, customize, and deploy Large Language Models (LLMs) without the burden of building or managing complex AI…
