African Energy Chamber (AEC) supports Perenco partnership to advance Industry 4.0 skills in Central Africa
16 April 2026
A new partnership between Perenco Cameroon, Perenco Gabon and the UCAC-ICAM Institute in Douala to establish an Industry 4.0 laboratory marks a significant step toward aligning academic training with the evolving needs of the energy and industrial sectors.
The facility will give students access to advanced automation, digital simulation and smart production technologies, helping close the gap between academic learning and the practical, industry-ready skills required across Central Africa’s industrial landscape.
Leah Nakazwe Kooma appointed CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia
16 April 2026
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology company of African heritage, has appointed Leah Nakazwe Kooma as Chief Executive Officer of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia, effective 1 April 2026.
With over two decades of experience across the telecommunications, financial services, and media sectors, Nakazwe Kooma’s appointment underscores Liquid’s strategic growth and dedication to expanding its leadership in digital infrastructure in Zambia and beyond. This move reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation and regional development.
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ECOWAS ministers meet in Freetown to shape the future of West Africa’s digital economy
16 April 2026
Ministers in charge of Telecommunications, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and Digitalisation from across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met recently in Freetown for their 20th Ministerial session. The meeting was held in a hybrid format, bringing together participants both physically in Freetown and virtually via online platform, and focused on advancing the region’s digital transformation and deepening regional integration.
The meeting marked the culmination of several days of technical deliberations by experts, whose work helped shape the key issues presented to Ministers. It also reflected a growing recognition across West Africa that digitalisation is central to economic growth, innovation, and inclusion.
Find out more MTN South Africa to invest $1.3 billion in network expansion
09 April 2026
MTN South Africa will invest 22 billion rand (about $1.3 billion) in its telecommunications network over the next three years, focusing on infrastructure and IT systems to expand broadband access.
Chief executive Ferdi Moolman announced the plan at the South Africa Investment Conference on 31 March. The investment builds on the company’s capital spending of 6.8 billion rand in 2025.
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