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.
Find out more 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.
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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.
Find out more MTN Nigeria’s Dabengwa data centre achieves Tier III Certification from Uptime Institute
06 October 2025
MTN Nigeria has proudly announced that its Dabengwa Data Centre in Lagos has earned the highly esteemed Tier III Constructed Facility certification from the Uptime Institute.
This achievement highlights the company's dedication to strengthening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and underscores its commitment to delivering resilient, high-quality facilities in Africa’s most populous country.
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