From Lagos to Nairobi

Hewlett-Packard (HP) has launched advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cybersecurity solutions aimed at safeguarding Nigerian businesses from the growing wave of cyber threats. With Nigeria’s digital transformation accelerating across sectors such as finance, telecommunications, e-commerce, and government, cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities at an unprecedented scale. HP’s initiative seeks to address these challenges by integrating AI into…

With guidance from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and local governance by Smart Africa in partnership with the African Data Centre Association (ADCA), the project signals the beginning of a new chapter in Africa’s digital transformation journey. Africa has taken a significant step towards building a sustainable and secure data infrastructure by launching…

Kenya and Microsoft are exploring a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation through the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. The initiative focuses on enhancing digital infrastructure, promoting digital skills development, and creating an enabling policy environment to support innovation and economic growth. Key areas of collaboration include AI-driven…

In an effort to improve citizen services, the Ministry of ICT has already launched over 11 digital government services, including applications for scholarships, business registrations, and driver’s license renewals. Eswatini is accelerating its digital transformation with a bold push for technology reforms aimed at fostering innovation, boosting connectivity, and building a tech-savvy workforce. The government…

MTN South Africa has announced a substantial investment of R220 million to expand and upgrade its network infrastructure in the Eastern Cape province, focusing specifically on enhancing rural connectivity. This initiative is part of MTN’s broader goal to bridge the digital divide by improving access to reliable mobile services in underdeveloped and underserved areas. The…

Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have reached a landmark agreement to strengthen bilateral trade through the establishment of a new trade and economic cooperation framework. This agreement was formalized during a high-level meeting held in Abuja between Nigerian officials and a delegation from Benin led by the country’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Mrs.…