David Meads named Cisco VP for MEA, CIS, Romania

The telco's earnings hit $1 billion, becoming the first company in the region to surpass the billion-dollar mark.

According to the research, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, are leading the way in cybersecurity preparation.

In a deal with AWS, IBM has expanded software availability to 92 countries through the AWS Marketplace, including a plethora of nations across Africa.

Located at the University of Nairobi, the centre aims to support Kenya's cyber defence initiatives through skills programmes and training.

The US is funding a study to address Kenya’s internet affordability gap through the development of new fibre optic and 5G infrastructure.

The company says the move into Kenya marks a significant step in its mission to expand across Africa.

The project by the Chinese-headquartered global technology company was announced during the recently finished Connected Africa Summit.

Experts from South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, and other organisations recently visited various UK space sector enterprises as part of a knowledge exchange tour.

The academy's partners said attendees will get hands-on experience, theoretical understanding, and practical skills for successful network deployment.

The programme supports the development of Africa's emerging technology ecosystem by providing mentorship, education, and training programs to start-ups.

African-focussed investment programme funds its first cohort of local companies, with plans to fund a further ten this year.