Microsoft and G42 are teaming up to build a hyperscale data centre in Kenya, part of a US$1-billion investment plan in the region. This initiative forms a key part of a comprehensive digital investment package in Kenya.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Eutelsat Group to bring enterprise-grade Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services to Africa. This collaboration will make high-speed, low-latency satellite connectivity accessible across the continent, revolutionizing the way businesses and communities connect.
Sophos, a global leader in innovative security solutions, is proud to announce Joe Levy as the new CEO. Joe, who has been with Sophos for nine years, has been acting CEO since February 15th. Under his leadership, Sophos has transformed from a product-only vendor into a global cybersecurity giant, including the development of an incident response team and managed detection and response (MDR) service that protects over 21,000 organizations worldwide.
CIO Africa is proud to announce its sponsorship and media partnership for the second edition of the Gitex Africa Summit, scheduled to take place in Marrakech, Morocco from May 29th to 31st, 2024. This event is set to be a pivotal moment for the African tech industry, showcasing the continent’s rapid technological advancements and facilitating global connections with Africa’s vibrant tech ecosystem.
odacom Group Ltd and French telco Orange SA are in discussions to form a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing infrastructure and connectivity across Africa.
Digital lender Tala Kenya is set to launch a savings product targeting its 3.5 million customers, diversifying beyond lending. This new offering, piloting later this year, aims to transform Tala into a full-service financial provider.
Naspers and its international internet assets division, Prosus, are pleased to announce the appointment of Fabricio Bloisi as Group CEO, effective July 1st. Bloisi, currently the CEO of iFood, brings a wealth of experience and innovation to his new role, succeeding Bob van Dijk who led Naspers since 2014 and Prosus since its IPO in 2019.
The Tech Interactive, a leading science and technology education center in Silicon Valley, proudly welcomes Dr. Shikoh Gitau, CEO of Qhala, to its Board of Directors.
