Gebeya and Matsuo Institute Connect Japan’s AI Ecosystem with Africa’s Future Innovators.

Pan-African AI company Gebeya Inc. and Japan’s Matsuo Institute have launched a strategic collaboration aimed at expanding practical artificial intelligence learning and cross-border innovation between Africa and Japan. The partnership combines Matsuo Institute’s expertise in AI education and research with Gebeya’s Dala Studio, an AI-powered platform that enables users to build digital products without traditional…

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Rakesh Kumer Agarwal Appointed as Finance Director at Aitel Zambia.

Airtel Zambia has appointed Rakesh Kumar Agarwal as its new Finance Director, reinforcing its executive leadership team as the telecommunications operator continues to drive sustainable growth and strengthen its financial strategy. In his new role, Agarwal will join Airtel Zambia’s Executive Committee, where he will oversee the company’s finance function and help shape financial strategies…

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CAMTEL Explores Digital Transformation Partnership with Amazon Web Services.

CAMTEL has begun discussions with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to explore collaboration opportunities that could accelerate Cameroon’s digital transformation through advanced technologies and digital infrastructure. The state-owned telecommunications operator recently hosted a high-level AWS Africa delegation, represented by Raya Nassar and Terrence Naidoo, for a working session focused on identifying potential areas of cooperation. The…

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Algeria Launches National Digital Services to Strengthen Digital Sovereignty.

Algeria has inaugurated the Algerian National Center for Digital Services, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen digital sovereignty and accelerate the modernization of its national digital infrastructure. The inauguration was led by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and attended by senior government and military officials, highlighting the strategic importance of the initiative to…

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GatetoPay Partners with Mastercard to Accelerate Jordan’s Fintech Growth.

GatetoPay has joined the Mastercard Product Express platform, strengthening its position as a fintech enabler and supporting faster delivery of secure, scalable and compliant payment solutions across Jordan’s growing digital payments ecosystem. The collaboration forms part of Mastercard’s Engage program strategy, which is designed to simplify fintech enablement and accelerate market launches. Through its listing…

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World Bank Appoints Sylvain Kakou as Country Manager for Gabon.

The World Bank Group has appointed Sylvain Kakou as Country Manager for Gabon, strengthening its country-level leadership and reinforcing its commitment to supporting the country’s economic development, poverty reduction and private sector growth. In his new role, Kakou will lead the World Bank Group’s engagement with the government, private sector, civil society and development partners….

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Ghana and UNDP Strengthen Partnership to Advance Digital Transformation.

Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building an inclusive digital ecosystem during a meeting with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as both parties explored ways to accelerate the country’s digital transformation agenda. The minister said Ghana is using the UNESCO Readiness Assessment Methodology…

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Solly Malatsi Addresses Parliament on Starlink and Resolve Communications.

South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has defended his engagement with ICT stakeholders, stating that government policy on equity equivalent investment programmes and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operators was developed independently and aligns with both the Democratic Alliance’s 2024 election manifesto and the Government of National Unity’s Medium Term Development…

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