Mercia Jennings has been appointed as the country manager for NEC XON’s newly established operation in Mauritius. With a strong strategic vision, Jennings is set to spearhead NEC’s growth and enhance its market presence in Mauritius and the wider Indian Ocean region. Her appointment marks a significant step forward for NEC as it aims to…
A new initiative has been launched to integrate African refugees into Italy’s local IT employment market, facilitated by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and led by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) alongside the Accenture Foundation. The program, named “ReadyForIT: Labour Pathways for Refugees,” aims to provide training and job opportunities for refugees, emphasizing the significance of work in restoring dignity and confidence to individuals who have faced immense hardships.
Rwanda is set to make a significant leap in its fintech landscape with a planned investment of $200 million in locally based financial technology enterprises between 2024 and 2029. This initiative is part of the Fintech Strategy 2024-2029, recently unveiled by the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology as Innovation. The government’s ambition is clear: to position Rwanda as the leading fintech hub in Africa and among the top 30 globally, climbing from its current ranking of fifth in Africa and 61st worldwide.
Sawari Ventures, an Egypt-based venture capital firm, is gearing up to launch its second fund, “Sawari Ventures II,” in early 2025, with a target of raising $200 million. This new initiative aims to build on the successes of the firm’s first fund while expanding into new sectors and regions across Africa. With the growing demand for investment in technology and innovation, Sawari Ventures II is poised to make a significant impact on the startup ecosystem in the region.
Equinix, a leading US-based data centre and colocation provider, has successfully completed the post-acquisition integration of Nigeria-born connectivity company MainOne. This significant milestone follows Equinix’s $320 million acquisition of MainOne in 2022 and marks a crucial step in establishing its presence in Nigeria’s rapidly growing data centre market. The integration process involved the unification and…
The GSMA, in collaboration with Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy, and the Communications Authority of Kenya, has unveiled three crucial reports aimed at propelling Kenya’s digital transformation. The reports, launched in partnership with mobile operators, include the Kenya Digital Economy Report, the Digital Africa Index (DAI), and the Smartphone Affordability Report. These publications offer in-depth insights into Kenya’s progress in mobile connectivity and the opportunities for accelerating digital growth.
du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, has announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Nokia to accelerate the growth of its 5G advanced network. The new agreement will enable du to incorporate cutting-edge technologies such as enhanced mobile broadband, advanced 5G carrier aggregation, network slicing, massive IoT connectivity through RedCap, and edge computing. These upgrades will ensure that du’s 5G network is future-ready, capable of supporting next-generation use cases for both consumers and enterprises.
Jio Haptik, a global leader in AI-driven customer engagement, has announced an exciting partnership with du, the leading telecom and digital services provider in the UAE. Together, they aim to revolutionize the business landscape in the UAE by bringing Jio Haptik’s cutting-edge GenAI conversational suite to enterprises across the region. The collaboration was formalized at GITEX Global 2024, held at the Dubai World Trade Center, marking a significant step in expanding AI-powered customer engagement solutions.
