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Manufacturers are increasingly being urged to adopt innovative technologies to enhance production efficiency, product quality, and global competitiveness. As industries face growing challenges—including supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, rising costs, and shifting consumer demands—innovation has become essential for survival and growth. Experts emphasize that manufacturers who embrace advanced technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence (AI),…

The United Kingdom is deepening its bilateral relationship with Nigeria, focusing on boosting cooperation in technology, trade, and investment. This move is part of a broader strategy to enhance economic ties and promote innovation-driven development between both nations. Recently, UK officials, including the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria, visited Abuja and Lagos to hold…

South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) and the UNESCO Category 1 International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost science, technology, and innovation (STI) in South Africa and across the African continent. This strategic partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in research, capacity building, and knowledge sharing,…

Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL) has launched a new service called Wi-Fi PLUS, aimed at addressing the growing demand for high-speed, reliable internet in Lesotho. This initiative is part of the company’s broader strategy to enhance digital access and bridge the connectivity gap in both urban and rural areas. Wi-Fi PLUS offers customers fast, affordable, and…

GCG Enterprise Solutions, a leading provider of enterprise IT solutions across the Caribbean and Central America, has strengthened its digital transformation offerings by partnering with Squirro, a Switzerland-based provider of generative AI solutions for enterprise environments. This collaboration aims to bring advanced generative AI capabilities to organizations in the region, enabling smarter decision-making, improved customer…

This concludes the regulatory approval process for the milestone $3.1 billion (€2.8 billion) acquisition. SES S.A., a leading satellite and connectivity solutions provider based in Luxembourg, has secured all final regulatory approvals for its $3.1 billion acquisition of Intelsat, a global satellite services company headquartered in the United States. The deal, initially announced in April…