Google has announced a significant new wave of investments designed to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the continent. The tech giant unveiled plans for four new subsea cable connectivity hubs spanning Africa’s north, south, east, and west regions. These hubs will serve as vital digital corridors, strengthening Africa’s international connectivity and…
Genetec has once again been recognized as the world’s top video surveillance software vendor, reaffirming its position as a global leader in the industry. According to the 2025 Video Surveillance & Analytics Database Report by Omdia, the company retained its #1 spot worldwide for video surveillance software. In addition, industry research firm Novaira Insights confirmed…
dLocal has strengthened its South African payments offering by integrating Capitec Pay, a move that brings real-time, open banking-based account-to-account payments to international merchants operating in the country’s digital commerce sector. This expansion enhances convenience for South African consumers while giving global merchants a trusted, high-conversion payment option in one of Africa’s most dynamic markets….
Microsoft has announced the return of Xbox Game Camp Africa for its third year, marking another significant milestone in the growth of Africa’s gaming ecosystem. The 12-week program will officially kick off on December 4, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa, during Africa Games Week. This initiative is designed to empower African game developers by…
Albania has made history by appointing the world’s first artificial intelligence “minister” to oversee public procurement, in a move that has drawn global attention. The AI-powered entity, named Diella, meaning “sun” in Albanian, has been tasked with managing all government tenders with a clear mission to eliminate corruption and enhance transparency. Prime Minister Edi Rama…
Standard Bank Group has announced significant leadership changes that reflect its deep succession pipeline and commitment to strengthening internal leadership capacity. David Hodnett has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (SBSA), bringing with him over 30 years of leadership experience and a strong track record within the…
Microsoft and OpenAI have taken another step forward in their long-standing partnership by signing a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU). This marks the beginning of the next phase in their strategic collaboration, as both companies actively work toward finalizing a definitive agreement. The move highlights the continued alignment of two of the most influential players…
I\&M Bank Tanzania has entered into a strategic partnership with Pesapal Tanzania, a licensed payment service provider and digital solutions company, in a move set to transform digital payment experiences for businesses across the country. This collaboration positions I\&M Bank Tanzania to enhance its service offering by granting Business customers access to Pesapal’s suite of…
