Digital Parks Africa and iXAfrica Partner to Broaden Data Centre Footprint in Southern and Eastern Africa
Digital Parks Africa and iXAfrica have formed a strategic partnership to expand world-class, carrier-neutral, AI-ready data centre services across Southern and Eastern Africa, strengthening the continent’s digital future.
Ghana and Togo Regulators Begin Border Telecom Coordination Talks
Ghana’s NCA and Togo’s ARCEP have started a three-day border coordination meeting in Accra to strengthen telecom spectrum management, prevent cross-border interference, and improve service quality for consumers.
Vietnam Investigates Cyberattack on Creditors’ Data Linked to Shiny Hunters
Vietnam is investigating a cyberattack on its National Credit Information Center (CIC), with hacker group Shiny Hunters suspected. The breach exposes creditor data risks, raising cybersecurity concerns for Vietnamese banks.
OpenAI Signs $300 Billion Cloud Deal with Oracle as Larry Ellison Becomes World’s Richest Man
OpenAI has signed a record $300 billion cloud contract with Oracle, fueling AI infrastructure growth and propelling Larry Ellison past Elon Musk as the world’s richest person.
Onafriq and Visa Launch Visa Pay to Bridge Mobile Money and Digital Payments in DRC
Onafriq partners with Visa to launch Visa Pay in the Democratic Republic of Congo, bridging mobile money wallets with digital payments and boosting financial inclusion.
Cool Ideas Launches 5G Fixed Wireless to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in South Africa
Cool Ideas introduces 5G Fixed Wireless Access in South Africa, bringing high-speed, uncapped Internet to homes and businesses outside fibre coverage zones.
Perplexity Finalises $20 Billion Valuation with $200 Million Funding Round
Nvidia-backed AI startup Perplexity secures $200 million in new funding at a $20 billion valuation, strengthening its position in the AI browser market against rivals like OpenAI.
Meta and TikTok Win EU Court Challenge Over Digital Services Act Fees
Meta and TikTok have won a legal challenge against EU regulators over flawed fee calculations under the Digital Services Act, forcing officials to revise their methodology.
Grammarly Expands Beyond English: Adds Support for 5 New Languages and Translation Tool
Grammarly now supports Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, and Italian, plus a translation tool covering 19 languages.
Gemini Raises IPO Price Range, Targets $3 Billion Valuation Amid Crypto Boom
Crypto exchange Gemini, backed by the Winklevoss twins, lifts IPO price range to $24–$26 per share, targeting a $3.08 billion valuation as investor demand for digital assets surges.
