Meet the Chief Operating Officers Behind Africa’s $1 Billion Startups
Discover the powerful Chief Operating Officers driving Africa’s billion-dollar startups. From OPay to Moniepoint, meet the operational leaders transforming Africa’s unicorns into sustainable, scalable success stories.
Waymo to Launch Fully Driverless Ride-Hailing Service in London by 2026
Alphabet’s Waymo is set to launch its autonomous ride-hailing service in London in 2026, marking its first major expansion into Europe through partnerships with Moove and local regulators.
Nscale Expands Partnership with Microsoft to Deploy 200,000 Nvidia AI Chips Across Europe and the U.S.
British AI firm Nscale signs a major deal with Microsoft to deploy 200,000 Nvidia AI chips across data centers in Europe and the U.S., potentially worth $14 billion, in collaboration with Dell Technologies.
Altron Launches South Africa’s First Operational Artificial Intelligence Factory in Partnership with Nvidia
Altron, in partnership with Nvidia, launches South Africa’s first operational Artificial Intelligence Factory—an AI ecosystem designed to drive digital transformation, data sovereignty, and innovation across industries.
Ericsson Delivers Strong Profitability and Margin Growth in Q3 2025
Ericsson reports strong profitability and margin growth in Q3 2025, driven by improved efficiency, strategic cost optimization, and continued 5G leadership across global markets.
OpenAI Partners with Broadcom to Build Custom AI Chips and Next-Gen Infrastructure
OpenAI teams up with Broadcom to design powerful AI chips and build 10 gigawatts of computing infrastructure. The partnership aims to boost performance, energy efficiency, and scalability for next-generation AI systems.
du and Network International Sign MoU to Revolutionise Digital Payments for UAE Businesses
du partners with Network International to launch an integrated digital payments platform for UAE businesses, combining connectivity, payment processing, and POS solutions to drive financial inclusion and digital transformation.
Namibia and Botswana Strengthen ICT Cooperation Through Bilateral Talks in Swakopmund
Namibia and Botswana have deepened ICT collaboration through bilateral talks in Swakopmund, focusing on digital infrastructure, connectivity, and regional innovation to boost socio-economic growth across Southern Africa.
IHS Towers Completes Sale of Rwanda Operations to Paradigm Tower Ventures Consortium
IHS Towers has completed the sale of its Rwandan subsidiary, IHS Rwanda Limited, to Paradigm Tower Ventures—a consortium including Convergence Partners, British International Investment (BII), and PROPARCO—marking a strategic step in optimizing its African portfolio.
CBN Restricts POS Agents to One Bank Under New Regulatory Framework
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new exclusivity rule requiring POS agents to operate under only one bank or fintech by April 2026. The policy aims to curb fraud, enhance oversight, and professionalise Nigeria’s agent banking sector.
