Platform processes 22B+ records daily, boosts speed, security, and insights Move supports MTN’s cloud strategy, AI use, and workforce upskilling MTN Group said on October 31 it had completed the migration of its Enterprise Value Analytics (EVA) platform to Microsoft Azure’s cloud infrastructure. The new EVA 3.0 system, deployed in South Africa, is described by the company as “now the...

New tools support pilot performance tracking and emissions reduction goals Move aligns with Ethiopia’s Vision 2030 and Africa’s growing aviation demands French aerospace group Safran Electronics & Defense said on October 30 that Ethiopian Airlines has selected its Cassiopée Alpha platform to analyze and process flight data from its fleet of 147 aircraft. The digital solution is...

Move supports “Refoundation” process but maintains full bloc membership Presidency marked Madagascar’s return after 15-year SADC suspension Madagascar announced on Nov. 1, 2025, that it will step down from the presidency of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a position it assumed at the 45th summit of heads of state and government on Aug. 17. In an official...

Q3 revenue falls 31% to $566.3M after output disruption Copper sales dropped 39% due to May seismic event affecting operations Higher copper prices offset losses partially; Q4 recovery still uncertain Kamoa-Kakula, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s largest copper mine, generated $566.3 million in revenue in the third quarter of 2025, a 31% drop from the $827.8...

Nigeria begins nationwide tablet rollout to modernize public school education Over 60,000 devices distributed; aims to cut dropout rates, boost skills Program supports Tinubu’s digital agenda amid growing labor market demand Nigeria has launched a nationwide program to distribute tablets to all public schools as part of efforts to modernize education and bridge the country’s digital...

Zimplats starts $54M phase 2A solar project to reach 80 MW capacity Solar shift cuts costs, boosts power reliability for mining operations Move aligns with Zimbabwe’s climate policy and global emissions goals Platinum producer Zimplats has begun implementing phase 2A of its solar power program, a 45-megawatt (MW) project worth $54 million, the company said in its...

The Namib Erg, also known as the Namib Sand Sea, is one of the most ancient and spectacular desert landscapes on Earth. Stretching along Namibia’s Atlantic coast, it forms a vast expanse of shifting dunes shaped by wind and light, creating a scene both grand and austere. It stands as an extraordinary example of a desert ecosystem, where visual beauty meets profound scientific interest. The...

Uganda’s premium coffee brand Nonda Coffee has opened its first single-origin café in Riyadh, marking the country’s debut on the Gulf’s specialty coffee scene. The café launch is part of the US$148 million “Value-at-Source Coffee Project”, a bilateral Ugandan-Saudi investment venture aimed at scaling up processing, roasting and export operations. The project supports a...

NTI signed three new partnerships with universities and tech firms to boost ICT training and digital skills for youth across Egypt. Agreements include hands-on training, AI and data analytics programs, and job placement support under the Digital Egypt Youth initiative. With Egypt’s IT sector growing 14.4% in 2023/2024, these efforts aim to meet rising demand for digital talent and...

KEPSA and Microsoft launched Kenya AI Skilling Alliance (KAISA) to coordinate AI skills development, innovation, and policy collaboration. Kenya ranks 4th in Africa for AI talent readiness with score of 49.70, behind South Africa, Tunisia, and Egypt. AI could unlock $136 billion in economic value by 2030 across Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa. Kenya Private Sector...