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The Nepal Internet Foundation (NIF) won the ASOCIO 2024 DX Award for its Everest Community Network (ECN) project, which provides reliable digital connectivity to remote Himalayan villages. ECN has supported eco-tourism, education, and disaster response, showcasing the impact of technology in rural development and fostering sustainable digital solutions.
Omani climate tech startup 44.01 has raised an additional $5 million in Series A funding, bringing the total to $42 million. The company focuses on CO2 mineralisation, offering a scalable, cost-effective solution for carbon capture. Investors include Nysnø Climate Investments and Jasoor Ventures, among others.
The Africa Tech Festival is the continent’s largest and most influential tech and digital connectivity conference, featuring flagship events such…
Algeria Telecom partners with ONJAM to empower local microenterprises and fast-track fiber optic expansion, driving entrepreneurship and inclusive digital transformation nationwide.
An Algerian hacker group, “Jabaroot DZ,” attacked the CNSS on April 8, leaking personal data of nearly 2 million employees. While much of the data was found to be inaccurate, the breach raised concerns about the CNSS’s digital security. The attack was reportedly in retaliation for Moroccan hackers’ actions.
Pakistan held high-level talks with Ant Group and Easypaisa to expand digital payments and fintech services, focusing on financial inclusion, cashless transactions, and digital lending. The discussions explored QR-based payments, digital banking, tokenisation, and regulated fintech frameworks to support Pakistan’s transition to a digitally enabled economy.
Cassava Technologies has partnered with Accenture to roll out sovereign AI cloud solutions across Africa, starting in South Africa before expanding to Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria. Powered by Nvidia GPUs and Accenture’s AI Refinery, the initiative supports data governance, regulatory compliance, and industry-specific AI adoption across the continent.
DUBAI – At the 2025 Global FWA Evolution Roundtable, held during the GITEX Global exhibition, industry leaders gathered to chart…
Day 4 of GITEX Nigeria 2025 spotlighted founders, investors, and policymakers through sessions on startups, the future economy, and Africa’s digital growth. Highlights included the Supernova Challenge Finals, dynamic exhibitions, and networking opportunities, culminating in awards recognizing innovation across AI, fintech, healthtech, agritech, and edtech.
Microsoft is expanding its presence in the UAE with the launch of an Engineering Development Center in Abu Dhabi. This move strengthens its commitment to innovation in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. The center will foster tech talent, support economic growth, and contribute to global technological advancements.