Latitude59, the premier startup and technology event in the Baltic States, is making its return to Kenya. Scheduled for November 28th, 2024, in Nairobi, this marks the second edition of Latitude59 in the city, following a successful event held last December.
Hotspot Network, a notable telecom tower operator in Nigeria, has partnered with Solarkiosk Solutions to launch a transformative joint venture, Hotspot-Solarkiosk. This collaboration is set to make a substantial impact on the communication and energy landscape in Nigeria’s underserved rural areas.
Sudan is set to experience a significant boost in telecommunications infrastructure following a $3 million investment in networking equipment and the activation of a crucial undersea fibre cable. This project comes as a much-needed relief amidst the civil war that has severely damaged Sudan’s telecommunications capabilities.
Mzuzu E-hub, a prominent Malawian social enterprise, is celebrating a significant achievement in its journey of empowering young talent. The organization has successfully trained over 1,000 young people in basic digital skills, marking a pivotal milestone in its mission to enhance digital literacy across Malawi. This success underscores the impact of Mzuzu E-hub’s commitment to equipping the youth with essential skills for the digital age.
Villgro Africa has announced a significant investment in Thalia Psychotherapy, a leading mental health service provider based in Kenya. This partnership comes at a crucial time when there is a growing demand for accessible and affordable mental health care across Africa. Thalia Psychotherapy has distinguished itself as a pioneer in mental health innovation on the continent, utilizing advanced technology to address some of Africa’s most pressing mental health challenges.
Nutanix, a leading hybrid multi-cloud software vendor, has announced a strategic increase in its investments in Africa to address the rising demand for its services across the continent. The company is particularly enthusiastic about the opportunities that Africa presents and has recently appointed Sven Schoenaerts as the channel head for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Gold Fields, a leading global gold producer, has successfully migrated its end-to-end SAP and treasury systems to AWS, marking a significant step in its technological modernization journey. This migration will enable Gold Fields to leverage AWS’s advanced analytics, machine learning (ML), and generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and workplace safety while becoming a more data-driven organization.
Nokia has announced a major expansion of its partnership with Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC) through the development of Ghana’s first 5G mobile core network. This agreement builds on Nokia’s existing role as a strategic technology partner for NGIC and will see the deployment of a shared, neutral host 5G network to enhance mobile services across the country.
