MTN sustains Level 1 B‑BBEE status, driven by priority to create shared value

20 April 2026

In line with its purpose of providing digital solutions for Africa’s progress, MTN Group and major subsidiary MTN South Africa each sustained a Level 1 Broad‑Based Black Economic Empowerment (B‑BBEE) contributor status in 2025.

This leading ranking – for the sixth year running for MTN Group and seventh year in a row for MTN SA – is contained in MTN’s annual B-BBEE compliance report compiled by an independent verification agency.

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WESGRO and Enlit Africa 2026 unite for Western Cape’s energy investment opportunity

20 April 2026

WESGRO, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, has partnered with Enlit Africa 2026 as a provincial partner, reinforcing the province’s position as a leading destination for energy investment, infrastructure growth and green economy development.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing dialogue, collaboration and investment across Africa’s evolving power, energy and water sectors. By participating in Enlit Africa 2026, WESGRO aims to showcase Cape Town and the Western Cape as a competitive regional economy, facilitate strategic partnerships across the energy value chain and strengthen the province’s visibility as a gateway for energy investment into Africa.

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Cassava Technologies launches Cassava Cloud Partner programme to accelerate AI and Cloud adoption across emerging markets

20 March 2026

Cassava Technologies has launched the Cassava Cloud Partner (CCP) programme. The programme will enable mobile network operators (MNOs) and system integrators across Africa and Latin America to consume, resell, or distribute AI, Cloud and digital services using Cassava’s infrastructure and technology platforms.

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SES and Africa Mobile Network Reach Milestone: Connecting 5.8 Million in DRC, Expanding Rural Coverage

28 February 2026

SES Satellites and Africa Mobile Network (AMN) have expanded connectivity infrastructure across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), now supporting more than 1,100 base stations and increasing population coverage by 27%, bringing mobile network access within reach for more people, many in rural communities.

There is a clear demand for connectivity across the region, a direct result of the mission to bring rural DRC online. For AMN and SES, that’s not just a percentage, it represents millions of people accessing mobile network services for the very first time.

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