Huawei, a global telecom services provider, has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in Africa and facilitating talent development across the continent. During the Huawei Africa Connect event in Johannesburg, South Africa, David Wang, Executive Director of the Board and Chairman of Huawei’s ICT Infrastructure Managing Board, emphasized the potential of Africa and Huawei’s eagerness to collaborate with governments and enterprises.
Telecom Egypt has signed a $600 million, 10-year deal with 4iG Group of Hungary to build a fiber network for the North African country. This landmark infrastructure project will provide six million households with access to high-speed network, significantly enhancing connectivity and digital services across Egypt.
The health tech startup has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round to expand access to affordable therapy across Africa.
AfriLabs has launched two pivotal studies on artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa, supported by the BMGF. The first report maps out the AI startup ecosystem across the continent, detailing focus areas, development stages, and geographic distribution. This comprehensive analysis sheds light on the opportunities and challenges facing AI startups in Africa’s dynamic socioeconomic landscape.
AfriKonekta and Google Maps revolutionize African travel with seamless intercity and cross-border bus transit solutions across 16 countries.
CityBlue Hotels strengthens its ESG commitment with an equity investment in Farm to Feed, a B2B platform tackling food loss and boosting farmer income across Africa.
LG Electronics is set to train 37,000 individuals globally on its advanced Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in 2024. This initiative aims to build a robust network of skilled installation and service engineers to support the management of LG equipment, reflecting the brand’s increasing global popularity and commitment to high-quality service.
Orange has launched the Orange Digital Center (ODC) Guinea-Bissau, marking a milestone in fostering digital skills and supporting local entrepreneurship. This initiative introduces a comprehensive ecosystem offering free programs tailored for youth, including hands-on digital training, project leadership support, and startup acceleration with funding opportunities.
