Zoho Offers Free AI Agent Tools to Businesses

Zoho has officially expanded access to its agentic AI capabilities, offering these powerful tools for free across its collaboration, customer experience, and HR platforms—marking a major breakthrough for businesses seeking to adopt AI without the barriers of cost or complexity. This rollout is part of Zoho’s mission to democratize AI for African enterprises, allowing businesses…

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Rwanda Receives $17.5M to Establish AI Hub

Rwanda is positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s AI revolution with a landmark $17.5 million investment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to establish the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub. This transformative initiative is set to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence across critical sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and education—driving innovation that directly…

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GSMA, 6 Major Operators Set Standards for Affordable African 4G Smartphones

The GSMA, in partnership with six leading African mobile operators—Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange, and Vodacom—has announced a major initiative proposing baseline standards for affordable entry-level 4G smartphones. This collaborative effort aims to eliminate the single largest barrier to mobile internet adoption across Africa: device affordability. With more than 3 billion people globally…

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Spiro secures $100M, Leading Africa’s Electric Mobility Investment

Spiro has achieved a historic milestone in Africa’s mobility sector with a landmark $100 million investment round, the largest ever in the electric two-wheel segment. Led by The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), this funding recognizes Spiro’s dominant leadership in battery-swapping technology and its mission to accelerate the transition to clean, cost-effective transportation…

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Google, World Bank Unite to Advance AI Infrastructure Globally

Google and the World Bank Group have announced a groundbreaking strategic alliance poised to accelerate digital transformation across emerging markets. This partnership represents a convergence of technology, finance, and philanthropy, with the shared vision of building accessible, AI-driven public digital infrastructure to bridge the global digital divide and ignite inclusive economic growth. By combining Google’s…

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Hayo Unveils White-label Platform to Accelerate MNO eSIM Adoption

Hayo has officially launched a transformative end-to-end eSIM platform designed to empower mobile network operators (MNOs) to transition from legacy SIM infrastructure to a fully digital, eSIM-first model. This white-label solution enables telecom operators to deliver eSIM services under their own brand, accelerating time-to-market, enhancing customer ownership, and reducing the financial and logistic challenges associated…

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Liquid Zambia Launches SME-focused Digital Business Portal

Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia has taken a decisive step in empowering small and medium-sized enterprises by launching a new SME digital platform designed to accelerate growth, enhance competitiveness, and drive innovation. This initiative is a strategic contribution to Zambia’s broader digital transformation agenda, offering entrepreneurs a centralised portal that simplifies access to essential digital tools….

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