South Sudan has taken a major step toward next-generation connectivity with the conclusion of a two-day inception workshop to launch the development of the country’s National Spectrum Management and 5G Strategy. Organised by the National Communication Authority (NCA), the workshop brought together representatives from the Ministry of ICT and Postal Services, the Eastern Africa Regional…
Airtel Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s digital transformation agenda following a courtesy visit by Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Soumendra Sahu to the newly appointed Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Rt. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba. During the meeting, Sahu congratulated the minister on her appointment and reaffirmed Airtel Uganda’s…
Based in Nairobi, Mburu will lead Happiest Minds’ business strategy and market expansion across Africa, working with customers in banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and the public sector to drive AI adoption, digital transformation, enterprise automation and platform-led innovation. Mburu brings more than two decades of experience in enterprise technology, digital transformation and…
The Government of Japan has donated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to 15 Colleges of Education across Nigeria through a UNESCO-led initiative aimed at strengthening teacher training, improving digital literacy and expanding access to quality education. The ICT equipment was officially handed over during a ceremony at Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja…
Infinix has officially launched the HOT 70 Pro in Nigeria, introducing a smartphone that combines AI-powered productivity tools, 5G connectivity, enhanced durability and interactive design features to meet the needs of students, content creators and young professionals. The new device introduces the Active Matrix Cube, an interactive lighting system that allows users to personalise notifications…
Tomorrow Foundation has signed a new three-year partnership with Thunderbird School of Global Management and Arizona State University to deliver the 100 Million Learners Initiative in Nigeria, expanding access to entrepreneurial, leadership and future-ready skills for young people preparing to thrive in an AI-driven economy. The programme offers free, self-paced online learning in up to…
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) and the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) have launched the Namibia South Africa Business Council, creating a permanent private sector platform to strengthen trade, investment and cross-border business collaboration between the two countries. The Council, officially launched at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg,…
FMO has entered a three-year partnership with the Africa Early-Stage Investor Summit (AESIS) to strengthen collaboration, knowledge sharing and capital mobilisation across Africa’s early-stage investment ecosystem, supporting the long-term growth of innovative businesses across the continent. The partnership is designed to extend AESIS beyond its annual summit by creating a year-round platform for investor coordination,…
