Saudi Arabia’s AI dream gets a boost from xAI.
xAI, the artificial intelligence startup founded by Elon Musk and creator of the Grok chatbot, is reportedly exploring a potential data center expansion into Saudi Arabia, according to a Bloomberg…
U.S. targets China in crackdown on subsea cable infrastructure.
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is preparing to bar companies that use Chinese telecommunications equipment from building or operating submarine cables that connect to the United States, in a move…
TouchNet and iXAfrica launch Sovereign AI Cloud in Kenya.
TouchNet and iXAfrica Data Centres have partnered to launch the Zadara AI Sovereign Cloud in Kenya, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital infrastructure evolution.The enterprise-grade cloud solution, hosted…
Nigeria’s investment future hinges on local capital, say experts at US-NG Summit.
American Business Council convenes public-private leaders to jumpstart private equity and pension-backed tech funding in NigeriaAt the US-NG Startup Investment Summit 2025, hosted by the American Business Council, investors, policymakers,…
Japan charts bold waters with floating data centers.
As global data center demand strains land and power resources, Japan is steering innovation offshore. In a move that could redefine digital infrastructure, Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL)…
MTN Nigeria unveils locally-built public cloud platform.
Following the launch of its Dabengwa Sifiso Tier III data center, MTN Nigeria has unveiled its first-ever public cloud platform, marking a historic milestone in its digital transformation journey and…
Vertiv AI Solutions Innovation Roadshow charts Africa’s path to an AI-powered future.
Africa’s ambition to harness artificial intelligence as a force for economic transformation took center stage at the Vertiv AI Solutions Innovation Roadshow held in Lagos, Nigeria. The 2025 edition brought…
Ecobank, Google Cloud partner to drive financial inclusion in Africa.
Ecobank Group has announced a landmark partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate financial inclusion, innovation, and digital transformation across Africa. Under the agreement, Ecobank will leverage Google Cloud’s advanced AI,…
London Internet Exchange launches West African interconnection hub in Ghana.
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has launched LinXaccra, its first interconnection point in West Africa, marking a milestone for Ghana’s digital infrastructure. At the launch, Communication Minister Hon. Samuel Nartey…
MTN Nigeria bets $235m on data center push, but carrier neutrality questions linger.
MTN Nigeria has fired its opening salvo in the country’s lucrative cloud infrastructure race, unveiling the first phase of its $235 million Dabengwa Sifiso Data Center, a bold move that…