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Ericsson, Econet Zimbabwe Partner to Deploy AI-Powered 5G Networks

Global telecom technology company Ericsson and leading mobile operator Econet Wireless Zimbabwe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the deployment of artificial…

By: Bankole Charity

FMO Approves €2.5m Grant to Support Climate Tech Startups in Africa

The Dutch development bank FMO has approved a €2.5 million development contribution to support early-stage climate technology startups backed by the Persistent Africa Climate Venture…

By: Adesanya Ireoluwa

Huawei, North African Telecom Operators Launch Alliance to Accelerate AI, 5G Transformation

Chinese technology giant Huawei and several African telecom operators have launched a new alliance aimed at accelerating digital transformation across the continent’s telecommunications sector, with…

By: Bankole Charity

Sovereign AI for Africa: Cassava Technologies Unveils Powerhouse Cloud Partner Programme

LONDON & JOHANNESBURG – In a massive leap toward digital independence for the Global South, Cassava Technologies has officially launched the Cassava Cloud Partner (CCP)…

By: Innovation Author

Move Over, Congestion: Morocco’s Weego Scoops $1.1M to Rewrite African Commuting

CASABLANCA – In a major win for African “Smart City” tech, Moroccan-Senegalese mobility startup Weego has successfully raised $1.1 million in a fresh funding round…

By: Bankole Charity

Cassava Technologies Unveils NVIDIA-Powered Autonomous Network to Transform Africa’s Telecom Sector

Cassava Technologies has launched an advanced AI-driven solution, the Cassava Autonomous Network, aimed at improving telecom network performance and operational efficiency across Africa. The newly…

By: Adesanya Iyanuoluwa

South Africa Tightens Tax Net with New Crypto, Offshore Asset Tracking Technology

South Africa’s tax authority, the South African Revenue Service, has rolled out advanced technology systems to track cryptocurrency holdings and offshore financial assets, marking a…

By: Innovation Author

AfDB Commits €6.5m to Boost Tech Startups Across Francophone Africa

The African Development Bank Group has approved a €6.5 million investment aimed at accelerating the growth of technology startups across French-speaking regions of West and…

By: Inyang Deborah

Zambia’s President Meets Mobile Money Operators to Boost Financial Inclusion

Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding digital financial inclusion following a high-level engagement with the Payments Association of Zambia at State House….

By: Aikabeli Isreal

Nigeria, EU Sign Landmark Science and Technology Cooperation Deal

Nigeria and the European Union have formalised a new science and technology cooperation agreement aimed at deepening research collaboration, boosting innovation, and expanding funding opportunities…

By: Bankole Charity

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