MTN Nigeria has announced two strategic appointments to its executive team, reinforcing its leadership in technology and marketing. Yahaya Ibrahim has been named Chief Technical Officer (CTO), while Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka steps into the role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). These appointments, effective October 14, 2024, mark a significant milestone in MTN Nigeria’s journey toward technological innovation and market leadership.
ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) has partnered with Smart Africa to enhance internet governance capacity development across Africa. Smart Africa, a coalition of African countries, international organizations, and global private sector players, is focused on advancing Africa’s digital agenda. This collaboration aims to drive digital transformation by leveraging the strengths and resources of both organizations.
Ericsson’s #AfricaInMotion strategy is advancing digital inclusion across Africa, urging governments to take an active role in supporting internet access and digital learning. Ayub Osman, Ericsson’s head of sustainability and corporate responsibility for the Middle East and Africa, emphasized the critical need for collaboration between governments, communication service providers, and technology companies to drive these objectives.
In a recent interview, Safaricom’s CEO, Peter Ndegwa, reaffirmed the company’s confidence in its fixed internet infrastructure, asserting that it remains unmatched in Kenya. Ndegwa emphasized that while satellite internet serves a role, it is seen by Safaricom as a “complementary” service rather than a direct competitor to its robust, land-based networks. In areas with well-established broadband, the need for satellite connectivity is diminished, according to Ndegwa.
Teraco has announced the start of construction on a groundbreaking 120MW solar PV power plant in South Africa’s Free State province, marking a world first for data center operators. With this ambitious project, Teraco aims to establish its own renewable energy source to power its data centers and support the next generation of cloud and AI computing applications. This initiative represents a major step in sustainable energy and positions Teraco at the forefront of renewable energy efforts within the data center industry.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, part of the pan-African technology group Cassava Technologies, has renewed its strategic partnership with the Western Cape Provincial Government (WCPG) to further expand its digital connectivity projects across the province. This collaboration, announced at the Africa Tech Festival 2024 in Cape Town, represents a significant investment of over $111 million (R2 billion) over the next seven years, aimed at accelerating the province’s digital transformation.
Nium, a global leader in real-time cross-border payments, has partnered with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated to enhance payment solutions across 35 African markets, benefiting over 32 million customers. This partnership is poised to significantly impact the region by enabling faster, more efficient cross-border payments for both individuals and businesses, streamlining the financial ecosystem in Africa.
Console Connect and Africa Data Centres have announced a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing data connectivity across Africa. This collaboration, formalized at the Africa Tech Festival 2024, is set to enhance secure and efficient data movement between vital data centres and cloud infrastructures, crucial for the continent’s evolving digital landscape.
