Rwanda has committed to supporting the Timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation to boost digital development. Minister Paula Ingabire emphasized the initiative’s goal to transform the innovation landscape by establishing hubs and unlocking venture capital, fostering an environment for young talent to thrive and innovate.
Vodacom and Orange are in talks to form a strategic partnership to explore infrastructure deals in Africa. The collaboration aims to reduce costs by sharing infrastructure and expanding rural connectivity, focusing on markets like Egypt and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
ToA Tanzania, part of Axian Telecom, secured $30 million from British International Investment to build 200 new telecom sites, enhancing connectivity and bridging the digital divide in Tanzania. The expansion focuses on rural areas, promoting inclusivity and sustainable development.
Airtel Africa repaid a $550 million bond, cutting foreign currency debt. Despite currency challenges, the company focuses on growth through strategic investments and a share buyback program. CEO Ogunsanya highlights innovation and partnerships to boost performance and competitiveness.
GITEX Africa 2024, held in Marrakech from May 29-31, will gather global experts to address Africa’s cybersecurity challenges amid its digital revolution. Key figures like Ghita Mezzour and Mohamed Al Kuwaiti will discuss strategies to enhance digital security and foster international collaboration, ensuring a secure future for the continent’s digital growth.
Zain Group’s Q1 2024 results show a 5% revenue increase to $1.5 billion, with an EBITDA of $480 million. Despite challenges in Sudan, strong performance in Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, and Jordan bolstered growth. The group remains focused on mitigating Sudan’s impact through various operational measures.
Zain Group releases its 13th annual sustainability report titled “A Pathway to Value Creation,” highlighting efforts to address social, economic, and environmental challenges through its connectivity services. The report outlines Zain’s alignment with global sustainability standards and its initiatives across climate change, responsible operations, inclusion, and youth engagement.
Orange Business has partnered with EdgeConn to establish direct private connectivity to AWS, enhancing cloud services for the Egypt Ministry of Education. This agreement aims to transform digital content delivery for 22 million students and teachers, reinforcing EdgeConn’s role in Egypt’s education sector’s digital transformation.
Zoom Video Communications has appointed Mohannad AlKalash as the managing director for the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, and Pakistan. AlKalash will lead Zoom’s expansion in the region, particularly aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. He brings extensive experience from Cisco and has founded the CyberxWorld platform.
Potraz, Zimbabwe’s telecommunications regulator, is set to intensify its crackdown on online hate speech and cyberbullying. Announced by Director General Dr. Gift Machengete, the initiative will utilize the Data Protection Act to restrict harmful sites and target anonymous users involved in these offenses, enhancing online safety.
