Bayobab partners with Seekr Technologies to boost AI services across Africa
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.
Find out more Google Cloud expands partnership with Digicloud Africa to boost cybersecurity across the continent
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.
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BCG report highlights Africa’s untapped infrastructure potential
15 October 2025
While Africa’s infrastructure ambitions have historically struggled under systemic execution challenges, a new report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), titled Bridging Africa’s Infrastructure Execution Gap, presents a compelling case for change.
The study reveals that the continent’s portfolio of approximately 130 transnational projects across energy, transport, digital, and water sectors can be significantly accelerated through innovative coordination and strategic private sector engagement. This approach could unlock up to $6 billion in GDP growth for every $1 billion invested, transforming Africa’s development trajectory.
Find out more Africa’s data centre industry grows amid challenges and opportunities
13 October 2025
Africa is experiencing a surge in interest from data centre investors, driven by the continent’s rapid digital transformation. However, despite this growing enthusiasm, the sector faces significant hurdles rooted in structural issues, according to a recent report by the Africa Data Centers Association (ADCA).
In early October, Raxio Group celebrated the opening of a $30 million data centre in Angola, marking a key milestone in its expansion efforts supported by $100 million in funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). This development underscores the increasing investment activity in Africa’s promising data infrastructure sector.
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