A leading technology company involved in carbon credit purchases for sustainability initiatives.
The Next Wave: Are layoffs good for AI’s business?
Microsoft has shut its Africa Development Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, leaving over 400 engineers without jobs. The closure follows the earlier shutdown of its Lagos engineering operation in May 2024.
Nigeria’s central bank data localisation push is about more than local servers
The CBN directed banks and fintechs to store payment data generated in Nigeria locally by January 1, 2027. Nigeria processed over ₦1.2 quadrillion ($880.51 billion) in transactions in 2025, prompting the localisation move.
Microsoft announces East Africa Country Lead
Angela Nganga has been appointed as the Country Lead for East Africa at Microsoft. Nganga has over 20 years of experience in technology, telecommunications, and public affairs.
Taking control of your digital destiny
Cloud sovereignty has transitioned from a focus on data residency to a broader consideration of AI and infrastructure management. Organizations are increasingly using container-based, AI-native workloads alongside legacy virtual machines.
Layoffs abroad, opportunities back at home? What African tech talent should do next
164,271 jobs have been lost in 435 layoffs in the tech industry so far in 2026. Major companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft have announced significant layoffs, impacting thousands of employees.
