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Submer and Intel Partner to Advance AI and High-Performance Computing Infrastructure Across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey

September 23, 2026praise china0

Submer and technology giant Intel have joined forces to accelerate the deployment of energy-efficient AI and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure across the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey (MEAT). Full-stack artificial intelligence infrastructure provider Submer has signed a regional collaboration agreement with Intel to deliver next-generation AI high-performance computing (HPC) and high-density data center solutions across […]

Safaricom Crosses 1 Million Fixed Connections in Kenya

September 23, 2026praise china0

Safaricom has officially surpassed one million fixed internet connections across Kenya marking a major milestone in East Africa’s broadband expansion. Safaricom has surpassed one million fixed internet subscriptions, solidifying its position as Kenya’s dominant broadband provider amid accelerating demand for home and enterprise connectivity across the country. Data released by the Communications Authority of Kenya […]

LemFi Appoints Former Central Bank Adviser Dr. Haydar Daudu as West Africa Policy Head

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026praise china0

Cross-border payment and remittance platform LemFi (formerly Lemonade Finance) has appointed former Central Bank adviser Dr. Haydar Daudu as Head of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs for West Africa. LemFi has appointed economist and former public-sector adviser Dr. Haydar Daudu as its Head of Regulatory Affairs and Policy for West Africa, strengthening the fintech firm’s […]

Rwanda and ChipMango Launch Semiconductor Design Initiative

September 22, 2026praise china0

The Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Information Communication Technology and Innovation (MINICT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with semiconductor design firm ChipMango. Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with semiconductor education and engineering firm ChipMango to establish local chip design skills and strengthen the […]

Vodacom Tanzania and TBL Partner to Digitally Empower 24,000 Small Retailers

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026praise china0

Vodacom Tanzania and Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL), a subsidiary of AB InBev, have partnered to launch a digital transformation campaign targeting 24,000 small-scale retail merchants and informal vendors across Tanzania. Vodacom Tanzania and Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL PLC) have established a two-year strategic partnership designed to equip up to 24,000 small retailers across the country […]

Kenya CA Finalizes Commercial Internet Telephony Framework

September 22, 2026praise china0

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has initiated final stakeholder consultations to finalize a dedicated commercial framework for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Internet Telephony services. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is finalizing its new Technical and Operational Guidelines for the Deployment and Rollout of Commercial Internet Telephony Services moving to replace the […]

Afreximbank and DBSA Launch $20M Infrastructure Facility In Southern Africa

September 21, 2026praise china0

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have signed a $20 million joint project preparation facility agreement to accelerate infrastructure development across Southern Africa. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have signed a Joint Project Preparation Facility (JPPF) Framework Agreement committing up […]

PNY and MTC Launch Saudi AI Infrastructure Partnership

September 21, 2026praise china0

Global high-performance computing leader PNY Technologies has formed a strategic partnership with Saudi technology services provider MTC (Modern Technology Company) to accelerate the deployment of advanced AI computing infrastructure across Saudi Arabia. PNY Technology, a global supplier of high-performance computing and NVIDIA technology solutions has formed a strategic collaboration with Memory Technology Company (MTC) one […]

Mozambique Regulator Unveils Mobile Tariff Management System

September 21, 2026praise china0

Mozambique’s National Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) is preparing to roll out an automated Tariff Management System (TMS). Mozambique’s Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) is developing a Tariff Management System to improve transparency around telecommunications pricing and mobile data consumption, with the digital platform scheduled to go live in November 2026. The regulatory intervention follows widespread public […]

Why South Africa’s $21.5 Billion SME Funding Deficit Is a Data Problem

September 19, 2026praise china0

South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector faces a daunting $21.5 billion financing gap. South Africa’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) face a financing gap estimated at R350 billion ($21.5 billion), exposing a structural disconnect between small businesses and institutional capital providers across the country. Despite a sharp increase in the number of […]