Author: Akin Naphtal

Phil Cullerton, VP Services EMEA at Vertiv Artificial intelligence (AI) is often described in terms of algorithms, computing power, and data. Yet the pace of AI adoption is now shaped as much by the physical constraints of critical digital infrastructure as by software innovation. Across Europe and beyond, surging demand for AI-ready capacity is spurring rapid advancements in power networks, cooling systems, and engineering expertise to support it. Operational teams are quickly adapting to bridge the gap between technical possibilities and deployment realities. This tension sits at the centre of modern digital economies. Nations want to attract AI investment, scale…

Nigerian B2B fintech, Duplo, has obtained both Systems Integrator (SI) and Access Point Provider (APP) licences from the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), positioning the company as a key enabler in the country’s ongoing shift to mandatory digital tax compliance. The dual accreditation allows Duplo’s platform to generate NRS-compliant electronic invoices, integrate business systems with the government’s Merchant Buyer Solution (MBS) e-invoicing platform, transmit validated invoices directly to the NRS in real-time, and facilitate seamless payment settlement and reconciliation—all within a single unified ecosystem. “Africa’s next growth phase requires robust financial systems, not temporary patches,” said Yele Oyekola, CEO and Co-Founder…

IHS Holding Limited, one of the world’s largest independent tower operators, on Monday reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, delivering revenue and profitability growth from continuing operations while advancing a major portfolio transformation. For the full year, revenue from continuing operations rose 3.6% to $1.582 billion, while organic revenue growth stood at a robust 10.1%. Adjusted EBITDA increased 9.0% to $1.012 billion, and Adjusted Levered Free Cash Flow (ALFCF) surged 47.3% to $448.1 million. The company also reduced its consolidated net leverage ratio to 3.1x, down 0.6x from the prior year…

MTN Nigeria has emerged as the largest contributor to MTN Group’s profits, overtaking its South African counterpart in a significant shift for Africa’s leading telecom operator. According to MTN Group’s 2025 financial results, released recently, the Nigerian subsidiary delivered a remarkable performance, with CODM EBITDA (the key profit metric used by group executives) reaching approximately $1.91 billion—more than doubling from the previous year’s levels and reflecting over 100% year-on-year growth. ALSO READ: DR. KRISHNAN RANGANATH LEADS UNICLOUD AFRICA AS NEW CEO  This surge propelled MTN Nigeria ahead of MTN South Africa, which posted EBITDA of around $1.05 billion in 2025. The Nigerian operation…

Dr. Krishnan Ranganath has stepped into the CEO role at UniCloud Africa Limited, carrying more than two decades of building, leading, and scaling Africa’s most critical digital infrastructure, from data centres and connectivity networks to cloud platforms and ICT ecosystems. Dr. Ranganath’s professional journey across Africa spans more than fifteen years and an impressive range of institutional contexts – from ICT service providers and ISPs to data centers and pan-continental infrastructure platforms “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new role as Chief Executive Officer at UniCloud Africa Limited. Throughout my career, I’ve championed a dual-track approach: scaling technological…

Nigeria’s leading advanced manufacturing and asset integrity solutions provider, RusselSmith, has confirmed discussions with the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) on introducing its 3D manufacturing capabilities to Ghana’s maritime sector, signalling growing regional interest in Nigeria’s emerging industrial innovation ecosystem. The potential partnership, facilitated by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), is expected to support the deployment of advanced manufacturing solutions that could modernise maritime operations while strengthening local production capacity across West Africa. ALSO READ: LIQUID C2 ROLLS OUT AI-POWERED CYBERSECURITY TRAINING  ACROSS AFRICA   During a courtesy visit to the Ghana Maritime Authority, Kayode Adeleke, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of RusselSmith, highlighted the…

Liquid C2 has partnered with CyberCoach to deploy AI-powered cybersecurity training across Africa, a move aimed at addressing the growing risks associated with human-related cyber vulnerabilities as digital transformation accelerates across the continent. The collaboration seeks to equip organisations with scalable security awareness solutions, particularly those with limited resources, at a time when Africa’s digital transformation market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 15.62% between 2026 and 2031. ALSO READ: GHANA LAUNCHES DIGITAL PLATFORM TO REGULATE COURIER AND LOGISTICS SECTOR  The initiative also responds to a critical skills gap highlighted in the 2025 Interpol Africa report, which found that 95% of respondents…

Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, on Thursday launched a new digital platform to bring the country’s fast-growing but largely unregulated courier and logistics industry under formal oversight — with strict enforcement set to begin on April 1. The Integrated Courier and Logistics Management System – Ghana, known as iCOLMS-GH, was unveiled at a ceremony in Cantonments, Accra. The platform introduces a fully digital and paperless licensing regime that allows courier companies and individual riders to apply for, renew, and verify their regulatory status online. The launch follows a turbulent period for the sector. In…

Kenya has launched its first sovereign-hosted cloud and artificial intelligence platform, marking a significant step in the country’s push for digital independence and local technology infrastructure. The platform, named Servernah Cloud, went live at the iXAfrica Data Centres campus in Nairobi and is designed to run AI workloads close to where African data is generated — addressing long-standing concerns about data security, sovereignty, and the economic cost of routing digital infrastructure through overseas providers.The project is a three-way partnership between Atlancis Technologies, Everse Technology (EverseTech), and iXAfrica, combining EverseTech’s AI-as-a-Service capabilities with iXAfrica’s carrier-neutral, AI-ready data centre infrastructure. Daniel Njuguna,…

Standard Bank Namibia has appointed Allvan Farmer as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective as the bank moves to accelerate its digital and technology transformation agenda. Farmer brings nearly two decades of experience in banking and financial services across Namibia and the broader Southern African region. His background spans enterprise technology leadership, payments infrastructure, cyber security, and regulatory governance in highly regulated financial environments. The appointment comes as Standard Bank Namibia intensifies efforts to modernise its technology platforms and strengthen its digital foundations. Farmer has previously led large-scale technology and operational transformation programmes to enhance cyber resilience, modernise operating…