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Kenyan payroll and payments startup Payd is set to resume operational services following severe disruptions caused by unhedged foreign exchange (FX) losses. Kenyan financial technology startup Payd is preparing to restore its core payment operations following a prolonged service suspension caused by severe foreign exchange losses that impacted customer balances and disrupted user withdrawals across […]
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Ericsson has launched NetCloud Private, a cloud-managed enterprise solution designed to deliver secure customer-controlled Wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) management. Global telecommunications equipment provider Ericsson has launched NetCloud Private Wireless an enterprise-grade solution designed to simplify the deployment, management and scaling of private cellular networks for businesses worldwide. The new offering integrates private 4G and […]
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has honored Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani as one of its 2026 Goalkeepers Champions. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has named Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, as one of its 2026 Goalkeepers Champions. The recognition comes […]
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Emirati telecommunications operator du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company) and Finnish vendor Nokia have successfully deployed the world’s first six-carrier aggregation (6CC) on a commercial 5G-Advanced (5.5G) network. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) and Nokia have successfully deployed the world’s first six-carrier aggregation trial on a commercial 5G-Advanced standalone network pushing mobile network technology into uncharted […]
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The Government of Egypt through the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has partnered with global tech leader Intel to train 1 million Egyptian citizens in artificial intelligence annually. Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has signed a strategic three-year Memorandum of Understanding with global semiconductor leader Intel to train one million […]
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The Government of Senegal, led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has secured a $300 million funding commitment from US-based cybersecurity firm Cybastion to drive major national digitalization and cyber-infrastructure projects. The Government of Senegal has secured a $300 million funding commitment from U.S. based cybersecurity firm Cybastion to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation and strengthen […]
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Airtel Zambia through its corporate social responsibility and digital empowerment initiatives has launched a comprehensive scholarship scheme targeted at Zambian youths pursuing technology and digital skills training. Telecommunications giant Airtel Zambia, operating through its corporate social responsibility arm Airtel Africa Foundation, has announced a major initiative providing full-ride tertiary education scholarships for high-achieving local students. […]
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SiGMA Group has officially opened applications for its 2027 Africa Startup Pitch, inviting early-stage tech innovators and founders from across the continent to compete during the annual SiGMA Africa summit. Global event and networking giant SiGMA has officially opened applications for its 2027 Africa Startup Pitch Competition. The international initiative offers emerging tech founders across […]
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Global payments technology leader Visa has enabled domestic e-commerce transaction processing within Saudi Arabia. Global payments giant Visa has officially enabled local e-commerce payment processing for merchants and financial service providers across Saudi Arabia. The new capability comes following certification for the Saudi Central Bank’s (SAMA) New E-commerce Payments Interface, allowing online businesses operating in […]
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Data cloud giant Snowflake has officially launched its Snowflake for Startups programme in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven innovation. Global AI Data Cloud company Snowflake has officially launched its “Snowflake for Startups” programme in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The initiative is designed to serve as a launchpad […]
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