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GITEX Africa 2025: Digital Virgo’s Blueprint for Morocco’s Digital Inclusion and Growth

1 week ago | techafricanews.com | Akim Benamara

Digital Virgo: A Strategic Partner Shaping Morocco’s Digital TransformationTerhzaz begins by explaining Digital Virgo’s pivotal role in Morocco’s digital evolution. “We act and co-build with the stakeholders of Morocco on a broader ecosystem and digital objective,” she explained, emphasizing their alignment with national priorities such as financial inclusion and expanding access to digital content. This collaborative approach positions Digital Virgo as a key enabler in Morocco’s digital future.
Enghouse Networks at GITEX Africa 2025: Driving 5G Innovation and AI-Powered Agility for Emerging Markets

1 week ago | techafricanews.com | Akim Benamara

Embracing 5G: Transforming Network Functions and DeploymentEnghouse Networks is proactively adapting to the 5G era by overhauling both the functionality and deployment of its products. “We invested heavily in new key network functions in the core network,” explained Fadel, highlighting developments such as the SMS function and cell broadcast capabilities essential for 5G messaging.
A New Narrative: The TechAfrica News Podcast Launches in Partnership with Smart Africa

1 week ago | techafricanews.com | Akim Benamara

For over half a decade, TechAfrica News has been on the front lines, documenting the dynamic evolution of Africa’s digital landscape. We’ve filmed over 300 interviews — not in studios, but on the ground, in the halls of global events, regional summits, and innovation hubs.
Cybervergent at GITEX Africa: Safeguarding Africa's Digital Transformation with AI-Powered Cybersecurity

1 week ago | techafricanews.com | Akim Benamara

AI-Driven Cybersecurity Platform: Simplifying ComplexityCybervergent is showcasing an AI-driven cybersecurity platform designed to help businesses proactively manage and strengthen their cybersecurity posture from end to end. Omotosho emphasized that their platform simplifies what is often perceived as a complex and manual process. “AI is about automation and efficiency,” Omotosho noted, explaining how AI streamlines operations and delivers faster results in protection.
Episode 2 | Lacina Koné on AI, Connectivity and why Africa must lead itself

1 week ago | techafricanews.com | Akim Benamara

Koné stresses the importance of Africans controlling their own digital transformation story, partnering with platforms like Tech Africa News to shape an authentic narrative. Smart Africa aims to create a single digital market by uniting governments, private sector, academia, and development partners in a multi-stakeholder platform focused on practical impact.
Episode 2 | Inside Cell C’s Strategy for a Sustainable, Customer-Centric Future

1 week ago | techafricanews.com | Akim Benamara

Mendes reflects on a transformative year focused on sustainability amid significant cash flow and technology challenges. Central to this is shaping a strong culture based on transparency, honesty, integrity, and simplicity“We’ve always wanted to have the best culture in the country. We’ve been deliberate in building a good team that fits our value system.
Minister Solly Malatsi on Driving South Africa's Digital Future - TechAfrica News

2 weeks ago | techafricanews.com | Akim Benamara

Malatsi opens by framing digital inclusion as a critical challenge shaped by South Africa’s historical and economic divides. He stresses that “there is a divide in the population in terms of who has access to connectivity,” highlighting three main barriers: broadband infrastructure quality, device affordability, and data costs. For him, “having a smart device is not a luxury” but a necessity, and the government is actively exploring tax reforms to reduce costs and improve accessibility.
Collaboration & Connectivity: Kenya’s ICT Authority Prepares for Connected Africa Summit 2025

2 weeks ago | techafricanews.com | Akim Benamara

He opens the conversation by highlighting Africa’s emerging role as a global digital powerhouse. The Connected Africa Summit 2025 aims to bring together innovators and policymakers from Africa and beyond to collaborate and showcase the continent’s tech potential. Kamanguya proudly refers to Kenya as “the cradle of mankind,” welcoming participants to a homecoming that symbolizes Africa’s central role in this transformation.
GITEX Africa Day 2: Bridging Policy & Innovation for Africa’s Digital Future

4 weeks ago | techafricanews.com | Akim Benamara

Day Two of GITEX Africa 2025 brought the heat—and not just from the Marrakech sun. From the expo halls to the packed-out panel rooms, day 2 was a full-on celebration of Africa’s boldest innovations, biggest ideas, and brightest minds. You could feel the future being built in real time, right here in the heart of Marrakech.
GITEX Africa Day One Sets the Stage for a Digitally Empowered Continent

1 month ago | techafricanews.com | Akim Benamara

We’re back in Marrakech for another incredible edition of GITEX Africa — and what a way to kick things off. The much-anticipated event officially opened its doors today, welcoming innovators, changemakers, investors, and tech enthusiasts from around the world for what promises to be three action-packed days of groundbreaking ideas and transformative conversations.