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PowerX, the provider of AI optimization software for the telco tower industry, announced the expansion of its data intelligence platform with the launch of PowerX AI Maintenance. The new product optimizes tower infrastructure maintenance operations, improves first-time fix rates, and reduces OpEx, underpinned by AI-optimized workflows and scheduling, mobile workforce management, and real-time analytics. This makes PowerX the only end-to-end…

The Republic of South Africa has officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s Multilateral Financial Institution, marking the formal entry of one of Africa’s largest economies into the Bank’s membership, heralding deeper financial sovereignty.…

Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom, and Sudatel Group have signed a landmark tripartite strategic agreement under the Horizon Fiber Initiative, marking a major milestone in regional digital integration through the deployment of a high-capacity, cross-border, multi-terabit optical fiber infrastructure. The Horizon…

Uber Eats and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development celebrated a township economy partnership that has generated more than R1 billion in revenue for township-based businesses, exceeded every target set in its three-year MOU, and done so with four months…

Since the beginning of the year, severe flooding has devastated communities across southern and central Mozambique. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the most recent floods have displaced more than 400,000 people. Provinces such as Gaza,…

Growthpoint Properties has commenced a major redevelopment of its high-performing Paarl Mall in the Western Cape as part of its ongoing asset management strategy to enhance core retail assets across its South African portfolio, adding value and supporting long-term performance…

Phungela, an African digital transformation company, has entered into a strategic partnership with AeroCloud, a global provider of cloud-native airport operations technology. The partnership marks a significant step in advancing Africa’s aviation digital infrastructure, combining Phungela’s deep regional expertise and…

Vertiv announced the launch of Vertiv™ Next Predict, an AI-powered managed service that fundamentally transforms data center maintenance. Moving beyond traditional time-based and reactive models, the service industrializes operations by analyzing asset behavior before risks materialize. Vertiv Next Predict is…

Payment processing provider Ozow has the official integration of cryptocurrency as a primary payment solution on its platform. Powered by MoneyBadger, South Africa’s Bitcoin-centric payments technology provider, this new offering allows customers to pay directly from their crypto wallets, including…

Sage has just announced a new global partnership with Augusta Labs, an applied AI lab that helps enterprises build and scale AI transformation. Businesses now expect more from the software they rely on, including faster insights, smarter automation, and experiences…

HUMAIN and the National Infrastructure Fund (“Infra”) announced on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, a Strategic Financing Framework Agreement of up to $1.2 billion to support the expansion of AI and…

IT News Africa is proud to announce that KYCDD, a leading South African compliance and workflow automation platform, has joined Digital Retail Africa 2026 (#DRA2026) as a Silver Sponsor. The event, taking place on 26 February 2026 at Southern Sun…

Q-KON, an African-based provider of satellite communication solutions, announced a strategic partnership with SISTEC—Sistemas, Tecnologias e Indústria S.A., a prominent Angolan IT and telecommunications provider, delivering cutting-edge Smart Satellite Services to the Angolan market. This partnership marks a significant milestone…

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Informa Markets, a global leader in live and on-demand events and data services. Africa CDC Director-General Dr Jean Kaseya and Informa Markets…

In a landmark move for South Africa’s technology and manufacturing landscape, Uhuru Consumer Electronics has been officially selected as a local Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the RT 15 Contract by the National Treasury. The partnership positions Uhuru as a…

Sage today announced the launch of Sage Copilot in Sage Operations, bringing AI-powered insights directly into manufacturing and distribution workflows. Manufacturers and distributors continue to feel pressure to improve visibility and act before problems escalate. Analyst research supports this move…