09 December 2025

Dan Kwach, the East African Executive for Africa Data Centres (ADC), has announced his departure from the organisation after nearly two decades of pivotal contributions to the region’s digital infrastructure landscape.

In a heartfelt LinkedIn post accompanied by a reflective video, Kwach shared that he has received “the blessings to exit” as he prepares to take on a new role outside the Cassava Technologies group.

11 November 2025

Nokia and fibertime to extend fibre broadband connectivity to an additional 400,000 homes across underserved communities in South Africa.

Under this collaboration, fibertime will deploy Nokia’s Lightspan access nodes and Wi-Fi 6 enabled fibre access points. The deployment will utilise Nokia’s ONT Easy Start platform to automate and simplify fibre modem activations, making the installation process faster and more efficient. Additionally, Nokia’s 7750 Wireless Access Gateway will enable the creation of a single SSID, allowing users to move freely within townships while maintaining a seamless connection.

11 November 2025

The Malagasy government has officially launched the first cohort of its Skills4Job initiative, a program aimed at equipping young people with vital digital skills to improve their employability.

The pilot phase began in the port city of Toamasina with 51 participants and is set to expand gradually across the country.

06 November 2025

Maureen Phiri, Director at Oxyon People Solutions

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation and smart technologies is transforming the way we work. Rather than replacing people, however, these advances are redefining what human value looks like in the workplace. Routine and repetitive tasks are giving way to roles that demand creativity, critical thinking and emotional intelligence.

Work itself is becoming more flexible and connected, as digital tools enable collaboration across borders and industries. For people to thrive in this new world of work, education systems and businesses must evolve. Early exposure to technology, continuous learning, and focused upskilling will be essential to ensure that today’s youth and tomorrow’s workforce are equipped to succeed in a digital economy, where human imagination remains our greatest advantage.

31 October 2025

The National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) has announced the signing of three new cooperation agreements with academic and industry partners across different Egyptian governorates.

These collaborations aim to strengthen NTI’s efforts in building digital capacities, empowering youth, and supporting Egypt’s vision for a digitally skilled workforce aligned with the country’s Digital Vision 2030.