Author: Akin Naphtal

UniCloud Africa (UCA), the premier pan-African sovereign cloud platform, and Open Access Data Centres (OADC), Africa’s fastest-growing data centre company, have announced a major strategic partnership aimed at fast-tracking the continent’s digital transformation and technological sovereignty. Under the agreement, UniCloud Africa will deploy its enterprise-grade sovereign cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure within OADC’s state-of-the-art, carrier-neutral data centre facilities in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and South Africa. The collaboration provides a secure, localised foundation for governments and enterprises seeking to modernise operations while ensuring full data residency and regulatory compliance. Advancing the “One Cloud, One Africa” VisionThe…

National Communications Authority Deputy Director-General Suleman Salifu has called for stronger collaboration between Ghanaian and Zambian technology ecosystems to drive digital transformation, innovation, and cross-border investment. He made the call during a high-level bilateral meeting between the two countries’ communications and technology sector ministries, held at the NCA Tower in Accra. The two-day engagement, hosted by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations and led by sector Minister Samuel Nartey George, brings together regulators, policymakers, and private sector players to strengthen cooperation in key areas such as fintech, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. Mr. Salifu reaffirmed the NCA’s commitment to…

Amazon has announced plans to invest up to $25 billion in artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, as part of an expanded long-term partnership aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of generative AI technologies. The new commitment adds to the $8 billion Amazon has already invested in the company. The agreement also includes a major infrastructure commitment, with Anthropic expected to spend more than $100 billion over the next decade on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The collaboration, which began in 2023, is focused on enabling businesses to build, deploy, and scale generative AI solutions more efficiently across industries. As part of…

MTN Digital Infrastructure, the parent company of Bayobab, has announced the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer, Mazen Mroué, to the Board of the Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF), a prestigious network of senior connectivity leaders shaping the future of digital infrastructure and telecommunications worldwide. The appointment, announced on Wednesday, highlights the increasing influence of African-led infrastructure companies in global industry conversations and underscores Bayobab’s commitment to driving inclusive, innovative, and responsible connectivity across the continent and beyond. The Global Leaders’ Forum brings together top executives from the telecommunications and digital infrastructure sectors to tackle key priorities around inclusivity, innovation, and…

MTN Group and its major subsidiary MTN South Africa have once again achieved the highest Level 1 contributor status under Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) for 2025, reinforcing the telecom giant’s long-standing commitment to transformation and inclusive growth in South Africa. This marks the sixth consecutive year for MTN Group and the seventh year in a row for MTN South Africa. The results are contained in the company’s annual B-BBEE compliance report, verified by an independent agency. “For MTN, long-term business success and societal progress are deeply interconnected,” said MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita. “Maintaining a Level 1…

Cellulant has appointed Anthony Hernandez, a seasoned fintech and banking operations leader with over 25 years of global experience, as its new Chief Operating Officer to strengthen execution and scalability as the firm expands across the continent. The appointment, announced on Wednesday, forms the latest addition to Cellulant’s refreshed leadership team. It follows the February 2026 hiring of Michael Muriuki as Chief Product and Technology Officer and the March 2026 appointment of Darren Makarem as Chief Financial Officer. Hernandez, who most recently served as Head of Customer Operations at Railsr (formerly Railsbank), a UK-based embedded finance platform, brings deep expertise…

 Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) has announced the acquisition of BMarko Structures LLC, a move aimed at strengthening its capabilities in delivering scalable infrastructure solutions amid the rapid growth of AI-driven data centers.  The U.S.-based BMarko, known for its custom-engineered structural fabrication expertise, will now be integrated into Vertiv’s Infrastructure Solutions business in North America. The company said the acquisition is expected to enhance supply chain capabilities, expand engineering and manufacturing capacity, and improve delivery speed and customization across its portfolio of prefabricated and converged infrastructure solutions. Vertiv noted that the increasing pace of AI data center deployments is placing significant pressure on infrastructure providers to deliver faster,…

Philips has appointed Marc-Antoine Zora as Chief Executive Officer for its Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region, effective April 1, 2026, as the company accelerates its regional growth and innovation strategy. The health technology firm said the appointment positions Zora to spearhead expansion efforts, deepen cross-market collaboration, and drive the development of more sustainable, patient-centred healthcare systems at scale across the region. A 15-year veteran of Philips, Zora brings extensive regional expertise and a strong track record in leading transformation and growth initiatives across diverse markets. Since joining the company in 2011 as an international key account manager, he has…

Africa Data Centres has teamed up with South African fibre infrastructure provider Oni-Tel to deliver high-speed, low-latency fibre connectivity across its key campuses in Gauteng, as demand for robust digital infrastructure surges in the region. The partnership, announced on Monday, will see Oni-Tel provide its Infinity fibre interconnection platform to Africa Data Centres’ Midrand and Samrand facilities. This move aims to create a resilient, purpose-built network optimised for data centre interconnectivity, offering customers fast, high-capacity bandwidth and secure, carrier-grade performance. “Our partnership with Africa Data Centres enables us to deliver our premium fibre interconnection solution into some of the most…

MTN Group has awarded its Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola, performance shares valued at approximately ₦463.7 million (about $335,000), as part of a broader strategy to retain and incentivise top leadership in its most important and challenging markets. The award was disclosed in a regulatory filing to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on Tuesday. Toriola received 28,704 MTN Group shares valued at R5.5 million under the company’s 2010 Performance Share Plan (PSP). When combined with additional long-term incentive awards tied to MTN Nigeria’s local compensation structure, the total value rises significantly in naira terms. Nigeria remains one of MTN’s most critical operations.…