WIOCC Group secures $65 million in debt financing
17 December 2025
WIOCC Group has announced the successful securing of an additional USD $65 million in debt financing.
This new funding, arranged through a sustainability-linked debt facility, involves key financial partners including IFC, Proparco, Emerging Africa Infrastructure and Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), and Ninety-One. The capital will be directed towards expanding connectivity capacity and strengthening digital infrastructure across the continent
Find out more Cameroon advances plans to join Medusa Africa submarine cable project
16 December 2025
Cameroon has completed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to participate in the Medusa Africa submarine cable project and has forwarded it to the Presidency for final approval.
The country’s contribution to the project is estimated at CFA 32.8 billion (approximately US$58.6 million).
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Proactive threat hunting: securing Africa’s digital future
16 December 2025
Dalia Nabil, MEA Head of Pre-Sales,
Nokia Cloud and Network Services (CNS)
African operators are navigating a cyber landscape where threats evolve faster than traditional defences can react, making proactive discovery essential rather than optional. With AI-driven threat hunting now within reach, the region has a real opportunity to leapfrog outdated security models and build intelligence-led resilience from the ground up.
Many African operators and enterprises still rely on traditional reactive defences. What steps can they take to build a proactive threat discovery and hunting capability?
Find out more Zimbabwe launches nationwide digital learning initiative
15 December 2025
Zimbabwe has unveiled an ambitious plan to provide equitable access to technology, educational content, and online learning resources for all students, regardless of their geographic location.
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education announced that the “One Pupil, One Tablet – One Student, One Laptop” programme will be rolled out across the country in 2026.
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