MTN Nigeria Partners with Whalebone to Deliver Network-Level Cybersecurity Protection to Millions of Subscribers MTN Nigeria has partnered with cybersecurity company Whalebone to introduce Webguard, a network-level security solution designed to protect millions of subscribers from online threats including phishing websites, malicious links, and digital scams. The partnership aims to strengthen cybersecurity protection for Nigerian…

Bridgement Secures R330 Million to Expand AI-Powered SME Financing South African fintech company Bridgement has secured R330 million (approximately US$20.3 million) in new funding from Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) and Standard Bank, strengthening its capacity to provide faster, AI-powered financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The new funding facility represents a…

Altron Digital Business Unveils South Africa’s First Employee Technology Experience Index for Financial Services Altron Digital Business (ADB), part of the JSE-listed Altron Group, has released South Africa’s first Employee Technology Experience Index (TEXI) for the financial services industry, providing organisations with new insights into how workplace technology affects employee performance, customer service, and business…

Nigeria Investigates AI Platforms Over Alleged Unauthorized Use of News Content The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate several global technology companies and generative artificial intelligence (AI) platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices and the unauthorized use of content produced by Nigerian media organizations. The…

Uganda Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Illegal Public Wi-Fi Services The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has launched a nationwide enforcement campaign targeting illegal public Wi-Fi operators as part of efforts to strengthen consumer protection, improve cybersecurity, and safeguard the country’s communications infrastructure. The initiative comes as internet usage continues to grow across Uganda, increasing demand for…

Nigeria Pauses New Digital Platform Regulations Pending Unified Regulatory Framework The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has announced that the current regulatory framework governing internet platforms, online intermediaries, and other cross-cutting digital economy issues will remain in place while the government develops a unified national policy framework. The decision is intended to…

Uganda Communications Commission and Busoga Kingdom Partner to Expand Digital Skills and ICT Access The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and the Busoga Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen digital transformation efforts across the Busoga sub-region. The partnership aims to expand access to ICT infrastructure, improve digital literacy, promote innovation, and preserve…

Nestlé Launches SparX Innovation Hub to Accelerate AI-Powered Product Development Nestlé has officially opened the SparX Innovation Hub at its new regional headquarters in Expo City Dubai, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to combine artificial intelligence (AI), consumer insights, and collaborative innovation to develop the next generation of products and services. The…

Westcon-Comstor and BeyondTrust Partner to Expand Cybersecurity Solutions Across Africa Westcon-Comstor, a global technology distributor specializing in cybersecurity, networking and hybrid cloud solutions, has signed a pan-African distribution agreement with identity security company BeyondTrust. The partnership aims to expand access to advanced cybersecurity technologies across Africa while helping channel partners address the growing demand for…

NVIDIA Launches Revenue-Linked AI Infrastructure Model to Expand Access to AI Computing NVIDIA has introduced a new infrastructure partnership model designed to make large-scale AI computing more accessible for startups, enterprises, research institutions, and AI-native companies. The initiative combines revenue sharing and credit support to help AI cloud providers deploy advanced computing infrastructure while lowering…