20 October 2025

MTN’s digital infrastructure subsidiary, Bayobab, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Seekr Technologies. The partnership aims to deliver AI-as-a-service (AIaaS) to both private and public organisations throughout Africa, integrating these offerings with Bayobab’s existing connectivity services.

Under the agreement, Bayobab will utilise Seekr’s Flow AIaaS platform to rapidly deploy and expand AI models in a cost-efficient manner, enhancing current and future digital and connectivity solutions. The collaboration will also focus on enabling digital governance, citizen engagement, and public safety initiatives within the public sector. Additionally, the partnership intends to provide AI-driven insights for sectors such as financial services, logistics, and energy, leveraging Bayobab’s data centres and investment programs.

17 October 2025

Google Cloud has announced an expansion of its partnership with Digicloud Africa, appointing the company as a Security Operations Distribution Partner to provide African organisations with advanced AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.

Since 2018, Digicloud has served as a distributor for Google Cloud, and this enhanced role enables resellers and partners across the continent to assist businesses in bolstering their security defenses with enterprise-grade products and services, leveraging Google’s global expertise alongside local African insights.