Access Partnership and AfriTrade Join Forces to Accelerate East Africa’s Digital Infrastructure

Access Partnership a global public policy firm specializing in technology has formed a strategic alliance with AfriTrade to accelerate the deployment of digital infrastructure and harmonize regulatory frameworks across East Africa.  Technology policy advisory firm Access Partnership and AfriTrade Consulting Group have formed a strategic alliance to help investors, technology companies and governments navigate regulatory […]

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AFDB and Partners Launch Free AI Training Program for Public Officials Across the Continent

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB), in partnership with global technology leaders and regional public policy institutes has launched a continent-wide free artificial intelligence training program tailored for public sector officials. The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) in partnership with global technology companies and international development agencies has launched a free artificial intelligence training program […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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Glo’s decline, T2’s missing data widen MTN, Airtel’s Internet lead

Nigeria’s telecom market is becoming increasingly concentrated around MTN Nigeria and Airtel as Glo loses subscribers and T2 Mobile’s latest figures remain unchanged because of a reporting failure. The latest subscriber performance data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) puts T2 Mobile’s subscriber base at 802,534 in April, May and June 2026. The identical figures reflect the operator’s failure […]

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