ZTE Corporation and MTN Uganda have officially commemorated 10 years of strategic partnership in Managed Services, marking a decade of impactful collaboration that has significantly shaped Uganda’s telecommunications industry. This milestone celebration, held in Kampala, brought together senior leaders from both organizations to reflect on the partnership’s achievements and reaffirm their commitment to innovation, customer…
Airtel Africa Foundation, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Cisco, and the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide and enhancing national capacity through digital skills development in Rwanda. This strategic partnership seeks to empower underserved communities by providing free internet connectivity and training…
UNICEF and GSMA have officially launched the Africa Taskforce on Child Online Protection at MWC25 Kigali, marking a major milestone toward safeguarding children in Africa’s growing digital ecosystem. This Taskforce, the first of its kind, has been established as a multi-stakeholder platform that will lead, coordinate, and advance efforts to protect children’s safety and rights…
Standard Chartered Uganda has reached a significant strategic milestone after entering into an agreement to sell its Wealth and Retail Banking business to Absa Bank Uganda. This move forms part of Standard Chartered’s broader global strategy to streamline operations and focus on areas where it delivers the strongest competitive advantage. The agreement, which is subject…
The United Nations, through the UNDP, UNCDF, and WRI, has launched a milestone initiative that is set to transform Kenya’s transport and agricultural sectors through climate-smart innovations. Central to this move is a five-year financing programme valued between $40 million and $50 million, designed to deploy 68,000 electric two- and three-wheelers nationwide. This landmark initiative…
Yaga has secured €4 million in pre Series A funding to accelerate its secondhand fashion marketplace across the Middle East and Africa, marking a significant step in advancing sustainable fashion in high growth markets. Led by Specialist VC with participation from H&M Group Ventures, Trind Ventures, Startup Wise Guys, and key angel investors, this funding…
GOMYCODE, one of Africa’s leading technology training institutions, has partnered with Moroccan startup Chari to strengthen digital skills and accelerate technological innovation across Francophone Africa. Chari, known for its groundbreaking e-commerce and fintech solutions for retailers, joins forces with GOMYCODE to drive inclusive digital growth across the continent. The collaboration forms part of the Talent4Startup…
Cassava Technologies has secured a strategic investment from NVIDIA, marking a transformative step in advancing Africa’s position in the global digital economy. This partnership signals strong confidence in Cassava’s role as a leader in digital infrastructure and technology innovation, with the potential to significantly accelerate the continent’s digital transformation. With NVIDIA’s involvement, Cassava is poised…
