26 September 2025

Madagascar has announced an ambitious plan to train 40,000 individuals in digital technology by 2028, as part of its broader efforts to accelerate digital transformation.

The initiative was unveiled last week by Marie Marcelline Rasoloarisoa, the Minister of Technical Education and Vocational Training, during the adoption of the national digitalisation strategy supported by UNESCO.

18 September 2025

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has partnered with MasterCard to enrol all of the company's Nigerian employees in its flagship training program, the Virtual Privacy Academy (VPA). This initiative aims to bolster compliance, promote ethical data practices, and foster trust within Nigeria’s expanding digital economy.

The comprehensive onboarding training extends beyond general awareness, equipping professionals with practical knowledge in personal data governance, lawful processing, cybersecurity hygiene, and upcoming regulatory requirements. MasterCard emphasizes that this effort underscores its dedication to embedding privacy and ethical data use as fundamental principles of its business operations in Nigeria.

02 September 2025

NTT DATA has announced the appointment of Joe Pace as Chief Operating Officer for its Global Data Centers division.

Based in Sacramento, California, Pace will report directly to Doug Adams, President and CEO of NTT Global Data Centers, taking over from Florian Winkler, who recently departed the company. In his new role, Pace will oversee the development and enhancement of global operational functions aimed at increasing scalability, efficiency, and delivering high-quality services to clients worldwide.

02 September 2025

Digital Realty has announced the appointment of Marcel Louw as Managing Director for Africa, tasked with leading strategic operations across the continent and expanding its renowned global data centre platform, PlatformDIGITAL.

In his new role, Louw will oversee the company’s activities in Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Ghana, building on existing operations and driving further growth. He will report to Paula Cogan, Managing Director for EMEA at Digital Realty, supporting the company’s long-term vision for Africa’s digital development.

21 August 2025

Kenya has announced the creation of a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) skilling project board aimed at equipping 100,000 public sector employees with essential AI capabilities.

The initiative was officially launched during the inaugural meeting of the project implementation board for the Regional Centre of Competence (RCOC) on Digital and AI Skills for Public Service.