ServiceNow and NTT DATA have announced an expanded strategic partnership to accelerate AI-led transformation for enterprises. The companies will execute joint go-to-market and delivery commitments, including co-developing and co-selling AI-powered solutions to help organizations transform the way work gets done. NTT DATA will also scale its use of the ServiceNow AI Platform to drive productivity, efficiency, and customer experience improvements across its global operations, while ServiceNow designates NTT DATA as a strategic AI delivery partner to help customers deploy AI-powered automation and achieve operational efficiency at scale. The expanded partnership builds on the long-standing collaboration between ServiceNow and NTT DATA, and underscores the companies’…
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Spotify has introduced a new feature called Listening Stats. Through this feature, users can view their top artists and songs from the past four weeks. They are also able to share their listening highlights directly from the app. Listening Stats is available to both free and premium users. The aim of this feature is to keep Spotify fans engaged all year long. Every week, users can see a snapshot of their most-played tracks, top artists and personalized playlists based on their listening patterns. The update also includes a weekly highlight that captures something unique about each user’s listening journey, such…
This week, Tulivu Co-Working Space was officially launched in Nairobi. This is a new facility located in the former Hilton Hotel building in Nairobi’s Central Business District. Tulivu Co-Working aims to serve Nairobi’s growing community of entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), corporate teams, and digital professionals seeking more flexible and modern work environments. “Today marks a new chapter in the way Nairobi works,” said Blessed Muthoni, Centre Manager at Tulivu Co-Working. “We are offering more than just desks and offices, Tulivu is a thoughtfully designed environment where productivity, comfort, and community meet.” Tulivu Co-Working Space blends functionality and design…
Digital Realty has announced the launch of its first data center in Ghana, marking a significant expansion of its global data center platform, PlatformDIGITAL®, in Africa. Located in the heart of Accra, ACR2 is poised to become a critical hub in Ghana’s digital ecosystem, connecting the country to global markets and empowering businesses with highly connected infrastructure. Strategically positioned amidst a dense network of fiber routes and subsea cables, including direct access to the 2Africa cable system, the facility will deliver carrier-neutral colocation services with an expected 1.7MW of installed IT capacity. This combination of location and connectivity positions ACR2…
Equity Group Foundation (EGF) and iamtheCODE have partnered to train 600,000 young people across Africa in artificial intelligence (AI), coding and other digital skills. The new initiative seks to offer free access to 65,000 online courses, mentorship programs and certification opportunities through the iamtheCODE platform. The partnership will prioritize women, girls and underserved youth. Building on Equity Group Foundation’s established education programs including Wings to Fly and the Equity Leadership Program, which have supported more than 60,000 students, this collaboration extends the impact to refugees and vulnerable communities. “Africa’s youth are digital natives. With the right skills, they can live…
Zoho has released a new study revealing that Kenya is emerging as a leader in youth-driven, privacy-conscious AI adoption. The study, titled: The AI Privacy Equation: Youthful Innovation Meets Privacy Leadership in Kenya, was conducted by Arion Research on behalf of Zoho and surveyed over 360 Kenyan business professionals across industries. The findings show that 96% of Kenyan organisations have already begun their AI journey—the highest adoption rate observed across African markets—led by the youngest demographic of senior decision-makers in the region. More than 35% of organisations have achieved advanced or widespread AI implementation, underscoring Kenya’s status as a fast-maturing…
Zoho has introduced a new AI-powered features across its platform. The new agentic AI capabilities cut across Zoho’s collaboration, customer experience, and human resources products. They are designed to help businesses streamline repetitive work, improve decision-making and focus on high-value tasks. “Businesses are increasingly eager to leverage AI but often face obstacles such as high implementation costs and fragmented systems,” said Veerakumar Natarajan, Country Head for Zoho Kenya. “Zoho’s unified, homegrown technology stack removes these barriers by making AI available automatically and at no extra cost. This makes adoption practical, affordable, and impactful for businesses across the continent.” The company’s…
Vertiv has announced that Karsten Winther will retire from his position as president, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective December 31, 2025. Paul Ryan, currently chief procurement officer, has been appointed as his successor, starting January 1, 2026. “Karsten has made impactful contributions to Vertiv during his tenure, particularly in strengthening our EMEA region through complex market dynamics,” said Giordano Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv. “His strong leadership and passion for growing our business and our people, combined with his deep understanding of the market and ability to build lasting customer relationships, have been critical to our success.” Winther will…
Safaricom has today announced the return of Steve Chege to the company as Group Chief External Affairs Officer. In this role, he will support both Safaricom Kenya and Safaricom Ethiopia. Chege will oversee several critical functions across the Safaricom Group, including Regulatory and External Affairs, Public Policy, Communication Strategy, Media Relations, Corporate Social Investments (CSI), ESG and Sustainability, as well as the integration of purpose across all operations. The appointment marks Chege’s return to the Safaricom family after serving as Chief External Affairs Officer at Vodacom Group since 2021. During his time at Vodacom, he was responsible for supporting eight…
By Larry Cooke, Binance Africa This Crypto Month, it’s time to look beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Around the world, forward-thinking corporations are integrating a different kind of cryptocurrency, stablecoins. They are embracing stablecoins into their financial operations to streamline payments, reduce settlement times, and gain better control over their cash flow. This shift is not only redefining how businesses interact across borders but also presenting an unprecedented opportunity for African businesses to leapfrog legacy financial systems. Unlike unpredictable cryptocurrencies, stablecoins are pegged to stable assets like the U.S. dollar or commodities, giving them predictable value. For businesses, this predictability is…