Oracle Strengthens African Cloud Footprint to Expand Africa Digital Infrastructure Push

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

Oracle expanded its African cloud infrastructure footprint with the launch of a new cloud region in Casablanca, Morocco, marking a significant step in the company’s push to strengthen digital transformation capabilities across the continent. The Casablanca cloud region is Oracle’s latest investment in Africa and is expected to provide businesses, …

Nigeria Calls for African Alliance to Strengthen AI and Cloud Infrastructure

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

Nigeria is calling for deeper cooperation among African nations to strengthen the continent’s artificial intelligence capabilities and reduce dependence on foreign technology infrastructure as global competition around AI intensifies. The appeal was made by Kashifu Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), warning that Africa risks remaining …

Kenya Expands Oracle Partnership to Boost Cloud Infrastructure and Digital Skills

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

Kenya is strengthening its partnership with Oracle Corporation as the country accelerates plans to expand local cloud infrastructure and build a stronger pipeline of digital talent. The renewed collaboration was highlighted during high-level talks between Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy and an Oracle delegation led by …

Zambia and Cameroon Gain Ground as Mobile Money Unlocks Cloud Infrastructure Access

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

A new development in Africa’s cloud ecosystem is highlighting how digital payments are reshaping access to critical infrastructure, with Zambia and Cameroon among the countries benefiting from expanded mobile money integration. Cloud provider AFRICLOUD announced this week that businesses in 11 African markets, including Zambia and Cameroon, can now pay …