MTN extends 5G network to Benin
MTN Benin has officially launched the country's first commercial 5G network, marking a significant milestone in the region's technological advancement. Initially, the 5G service is available in the cities of…
Pan African Towers moves up CFO to Acting CEO role
Pan African Towers (PAT), Nigeria’s leading provider of digital infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Oladipo Badru, the company’s Chief Financial Officer (FCA), as Acting Chief Executive Officer. This follows…
Building Africa’s digital dream: collaboration is key to overcoming challenges
At the recent Africa Technology Festival in Cape Town, the theme of collaboration echoed louder than the keynote speeches themselves. Yet, despite its frequent use, collaboration in Africa’s digital transformation remains more…
e& partners with WIOCC to drive telco, hyperscaler growth in Africa
Global technology group e& has entered into a strategic partnership with WIOCC to accelerate the growth of the hyperscaler ecosystem across the continent. This collaboration further strengthens e&’s presence in…
ABC Nigeria announces its 4th cyber hackathon
In partnership with Commercio and other private sector collaborators, the American Business Council Nigeria (ABC Nigeria), will host the 2024 Cyber Hackathon, which is expected to be a dynamic platform…
Collaboration between telcos, governments, and financial institutions critical for universal connectivity and financial inclusion in Africa – ATF 2024
Speakers at the Africa Technology Festival have called for greater collaboration between telecommunications companies, government agencies, and financial institutions, urging that such partnerships will be key to achieving universal connectivity…
Airtel Africa appoints Dinesh Balsingh as CEO Airtel Nigeria following Carl Cruz’s move to Globe Telecoms
Airtel Africa, leading telecommunications and mobile money services provider, has announced the appointment of Mr. Dinesh Balsingh as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airtel Networks Limited, also known…
AfriTECH 4.0: Experts Highlight Blockchain, AI, and eCommerce as Key Drivers for Africa’s GDP Growth
Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0) in Lagos, technology experts emphasized the transformative potential of blockchain and AI in advancing Africa's digital economy and positioning the continent as a global…
Experts: No single winner in Africa’s Satellite market, US Digital Transformation with Africa event
Experts at the US Digital Transformation with Africa event, held on the sidelines of the Africa Tech Festival, holding in Cape Town, South Africa this week have stated that the…
Cybersecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa: experts discuss ransomware and the path to strengthening policies and skills
As part of the Digital Transformation with Africa side event during the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, a high-level panel explored the critical issue of cybersecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa.…