Precisely and Matillion partner to accelerate data modernisation and agentic AI readiness
20 March 2026
Precisely, the global provider of data integrity solutions, has entered into a new OEM partnership with Matillion, the intelligent data integration platform, bringing cloud-native Extract Transform Load (ETL) capabilities to the Precisely Data Integrity Suite.
The new offering enables organisations to move, transform, and prepare data within a single suite of interoperable services, eliminating reliance on fragmented tools and manual ETL processes. ETL capabilities powered by Matillion expand the Precisely Data Integrity Suite's Data Integration service with scalable data transformation and pipeline automation, complementing its enterprise-grade data replication.
Find out more Nigeria signs Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 host agreement; gears up for Africa’s biggest marketplace
20 March 2026
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has signed the host agreement for the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027), taking over the baton from Algeria which hosted the successful fourth edition that recorded US$49.94 billion in trade and investment deals.
The agreement signing ceremony was held in Lagos, the designated ‘host city’, in partnership with African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the African Union Commission and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, reinforcing Nigeria’s central role in advancing Intra-African trade and economic integration across the continent.
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Hitachi Energy South Africa ‘gives to gain’ and empowers the next generation of women in STEM
20 March 2026
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on 8 March, recognises the achievements of women across industries while calling for continued progress towards gender equality. This year’s global theme, ‘Give to Gain,’ highlighted the power of generosity, mentorship and opportunity in creating lasting impact.
For Hitachi Energy South Africa, the theme resonates deeply. Through its partnership with the Power Grids Education Trust, the company is helping to empower young women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), demonstrating how investing in talent today helps build a more innovative and inclusive future.
Cassava Technologies launches National Sovereign Cloud to support secure digital infrastructure for African governments
10 March 2026
Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has unveiled its National Sovereign Cloud (NSC) solution, designed to support African governments with secure, locally governed digital infrastructure that enables the deployment of AI-enabled public services.
The solution provides government customers with Cloud, Cyber Security, Compute AI infrastructure, Local-Language AI models, and an AI Institute to support national platforms across the public sector. It further supports collaboration with the public sector by developing digital skills for both enterprises and individuals to help ensure African economies can fully and securely participate in the digital economy.
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