Red Hat and Oracle Extend Collaboration to Accelerate Hybrid Cloud Transformation
May 23, 2025
Red Hat and Oracle have announced an expanded collaboration to break down barriers to hybrid cloud adoption. This latest joint effort delivers a more consistent, cloud-native foundation that is critical for next-generation workloads including AI…
Uganda Launches Shared Network Model to Deliver Internet-for-All
May 23, 2025
Uganda has rolled out its first collaborative, shared-infrastructure broadband network. This is designed to bring fast, secure, and inclusive internet access to every corner of the country. This initiative is the product of a partnership…
African Companies Brace for AI Skills Crunch, SAP Report Warns
May 21, 2025
A new report by SAP is sounding the alarm as African companies are not ready for the AI revolution, at least not from a skills perspective. The report, titled ‘Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed’, offers…
Spotify Expands Global Ad Partnership with Aleph to 80+ Markets
May 21, 2025
Aleph and Spotify have announced an expanded partnership that makes Aleph Spotify’s advertising sales partner in 80+ markets, providing access to 20,000+ advertisers. Spotify Advertising has been modernising its ad tech, strengthening its partnerships and…
Kaspersky Appoints Chris Norton to Lead Sub-Saharan Africa Expansion
May 21, 2025
Kaspersky has appointed Chris Norton as its new General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa. With over three decades of IT industry experience, Norton is to drive Kaspersky’s expansion across the continent. This appointment underscores Africa’s importance…
Jasiri Growth Accelerator Opens Applications for Kenyan and Rwandan Startups
May 20, 2025
Jasiri Growth Accelerator is inviting founders in Kenya and Rwanda to its accelerator program. This is designed for early-stage startups. It offers a blend of strategic support and funding, up to $75,000 per venture. The…
Sylndr Raises $15.7 Million Series A to Transform Egypt’s Used Car Market
May 20, 2025
Egyptian mobility startup Sylndr has announced the close of $15.7 million Series A funding round. This round was led by Development Partners International (DPI) Venture Capital via the Nclude Fund. It also saw the participation…
Equity Group Named a Superbrand Once Again
May 20, 2025
Equity Group has been named the prestigious Superbrand title for the fourth time. The Superbrands designation is now in its ninth edition and celebrates organizations that exemplify quality, reliability, and distinction. “We are honored to…
Cassava Technologies and Sand Technologies Partner to Expand AI Solutions Across Africa
May 20, 2025
Cassava Technologies has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sand Technologies, a leading global enterprise AI solutions company and a key player in Africa’s emerging artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. The…