The Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence, outlining a shared commitment among African nations to align national strategies with continental goals, safeguard data sovereignty, build digital infrastructure, and foster a sustainable AI innovation ecosystem, has been launched during the Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali, Rwanda, with support from the Gates Foundation. The Declaration was a cumulative effort of 50 plus countries facilitated by Qhala, Smart Africa, and Rwanda’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution [C4IR]. Signed by 54 signatories, including the African Union, the Declaration also announces the establishment of a USD 60 billion Africa AI Fund. The Summit was also marked by the official…
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By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Recently, I have noticed a shift in how businesses in East Africa approach the topic of virtualisation. Developments among service providers are prompting many organisations to not just move away from legacy solutions but also to seize the opportunity to modernise their applications and infrastructure. Conversations about hypervisors slowly turn into discussions about containerisation and application modernisation. This is an exciting trend as East Africa continues to adopt cloud computing, with the region now playing host to AI-ready hyperscale data centres, and hybrid IT infrastructure becomes the standard…
Sophos has named Chris Bell as senior vice president of global channel, alliances and corporate development, where he will lead the evolution of Sophos’ global channel strategy. This key appointment reinforces Sophos’ channel-first commitment to deliver a world-class partner experience. Bell joined Sophos following its acquisition of Secureworks, where he served as chief strategy officer, responsible for long-term vision, strategic partnerships, corporate development and strategy. Building on his career of more than two decades working in the technology industry, including nearly a decade in cybersecurity and channel; Bell’s leadership will focus on developing and executing a channel strategy that prioritizes expanding reach, empowering…
The 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize launches its seventh annual competition today in search for Africa’s most promising young co-founders and founders across Africa who have launched businesses across Africa’s agrifood value chain “from seed to fork”. Judges will be looking for innovative, scalable, and impact-driven agripreneurs (aged 18 to 35) who have built tech-savvy, sustainable businesses tackling food security, job creation, and equitable economic growth. Applications are open from 3 April to 10 June 2025. In September 2025, GoGettaz finalists will pitch their businesses live on stage in Dakar, Senegal during the annual Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) taking place…
Vertiv has announced the launch of the Vertiv PowerDirect Rack, a 1U high-density 50V DC power system shelf designed to bring resilience to even the most demanding AI and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. This modular system scales up to 132kW per rack by integrating multiple power shelves, enabling expansion while minimising space requirements. Available globally, Vertiv PowerDirect Rack offers a complete infrastructure power solution, supporting two times the power capacity in the same footprint, compared to alternative solutions. The Vertiv PowerDirect Rack is designed to help data centres maximise power efficiency and scale with ease. Built for Open Compute Project (OCP) ORv3…
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Safaricom M-PESA partners with LakiPay Financial Technologies to enhance digital payment services in Ethiopia to enabling merchants and consumers to access seamless, secure, and efficient digital financial solutions. Through this partnership, Safaricom M-PESA will integrate with LakiPay’s payment gateway, allowing merchants onboarding through LakiPay to accept M-PESA payments. This integration simplifies transactions, expands financial access, and fosters Ethiopia’s gr owing digital economy. “As a company that offers mobile financial services, we are committed to empowering businesses and individuals with secure and convenient digital payment solutions. This partnership with LakiPay strengthens our efforts to drive financial inclusion and digital transformation in…
Village Capital launched the second iteration of Greentech Africa 2025, an investment-readiness accelerator aimed to advance 10-15 startups with innovative and sustainable solutions, contributing towards building resilience and mitigating the effects of climate change across Africa. Applications close on May 9, 2025. From August through September 2025, the selected entrepreneurs will meet for three online workshops. The curriculum is focused on helping them develop the networks and tools they need to scale their impact and uplift their communities. The call for applications is open to startups based in Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa building solutions to accelerate the shift towards…
Mitsumi Distribution, a premier IT, Telco, and value distributor across the Middle East and Africa, is poised to participate in GITEX Africa 2025 and showcase a range of future-oriented, AI-driven technology products. As a successful VAD entity, it strongly advocates for appropriate adoption and implementation of digital transformation across industries. Mitsumi is aiming to accelerate the pace of digital transformation and empower businesses in Africa through this impactful platform. “Today, AI is no longer just a concept; it is shaping the very foundation of business operations. Africa is at the forefront of digital revolution. We are excited to be here…
Bupa Global, a leading international private medical insurance (IPMI) provider, has opened its first office in Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya. This milestone follows the approval of an insurance license for Bupa Global by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) of Kenya. Kenya, East Africa’s largest economy, has been identified as a key growth market in Bupa Global’s IPMI strategy. The country has experienced continuous GDP growth in recent years and has a long-term goal to achieve middle-income status by 2030, with the country’s health insurance market projected to nearly double in size, growing from $1.42 billion in 2022 to $2.77 billion during…