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Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, invited Etisalat and e& to increase their investments in Pakistan’s telecom sector during a meeting in Dubai. The discussions focused on Pakistan’s favorable investment policies and the potential for further growth, aiming to strengthen the country’s telecom infrastructure.
Orange and AWS are launching the first AWS Wavelength Zones in Africa, in Morocco and Senegal, to support low-latency applications and local data residency across industries, fostering cloud adoption and digital transformation.
Tunisia and Italy signed an MoU to enhance digital technology and industrial cooperation. The agreement includes establishing national focal points and a joint team to facilitate technology transfer, investment, and collaboration in AI projects. Both countries aim to boost economic ties and support Tunisia’s digital transition.
Libya, Morocco, and Seychelles lead Africa in ICT development, as per the ITU’s 2024 report. Despite improvements across the continent, disparities remain, with Libya scoring 88.1 points and Chad at the bottom with 21.3 points.
The Arab region’s internet usage has reached 348 million, with social media engagement at 228 million users, highlighting rapid digital transformation. The digital divide with the European Union is narrowing, and a young, tech-savvy population is driving the region’s growth in digital platforms and technological innovations.
KaiOS and Mastercard are partnering to bring digital payment solutions to SMEs in developing markets, starting with Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria. This initiative will enable businesses to process transactions using affordable KaiOS devices, promoting financial inclusion and modern commerce.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a new licensing system for VPN providers to regulate and monitor VPN traffic. The system aims to curb unregistered VPNs and increase security. Licensed local VPN providers will be required to comply with national laws and offer services while enabling government oversight for security.
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator requires ISPs to issue detailed payment receipts and maintain standardized billing records to improve transparency and accountability. The move addresses consumer complaints and includes periodic inspections to enforce compliance across the sector.
ToumAI, an AI-powered SaaS startup, secured €1 million in pre-seed funding to expand globally and enhance its personalized CX solutions. With a unique Compound AI architecture, the company focuses on multilingual and emotional complexities in customer relations. ToumAI aims to scale across Africa and beyond, prioritizing sustainability.
Doha, Qatar, 14th March, 2025 – Nutanix (NASDAQ:NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, is pleased to announce the launch…