Africa’s Youth and Entrepreneurs Poised to Drive AI Leapfrogging, Cisco and CMU-Africa Report Finds

Cisco and CMU-Africa warn that while Africa could add $2.9 trillion to its economy through AI by 2030, the continent must address its severe skills gap. With 75% of its population under 35 and strong entrepreneurial drive, Africa is well-placed to lead global AI innovation if investments in education, infrastructure, and collaboration accelerate.

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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Cisco Launch Indonesia’s First Sovereign SOC to Strengthen National Cybersecurity

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, in collaboration with Cisco, has launched Indonesia’s first Sovereign SOC, introducing Splunk-based AI-powered threat detection under national jurisdiction. The initiative will protect critical infrastructure, train one million Indonesians by 2030, and provide affordable security services to over 10,000 SMEs, strengthening digital sovereignty and resilience.

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Zain KSA Appoints Eng. Saad bin Abdulrahman AlSadhan as Chief Executive Officer

Zain KSA has officially appointed Eng. Saad bin Abdulrahman AlSadhan as CEO, recognizing his extensive experience and leadership in advancing the company’s digital transformation initiatives and strategic partnerships aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. His appointment reinforces Zain’s commitment to empowering government and enterprise sectors with innovative telecom and cloud solutions.

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