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Huawei has launched its Agentic AI Cloud and related AI solutions in Nigeria to accelerate AI adoption across key sectors.

Unveiled at the Huawei Nigeria AI & Cloud Summit in Lagos, the solutions are designed to help organisations develop and deploy AI agents using local cloud infrastructure with data residency, security, compliance and low-latency capabilities.

The technology targets sectors including finance, telecommunications, government, internet services and enterprises.

Huawei Nigeria CEO Austin You said Nigeria has the foundation to become a leading force in Africa’s AI development, with Huawei aiming to support this growth through local capabilities and an open ecosystem.

The launch builds on Huawei Cloud’s expansion in Nigeria, including its local hyperscale cloud launched in 2024, which supports local data storage and computing.

Huawei said the Agentic AI Cloud represents the next stage of its development in Nigeria, positioning cloud infrastructure as a platform for intelligent services, AI applications and digital transformation.

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Ericsson has signed a five-year lease extension with Corem covering approximately 16,000 square metres at the Idéskaparen 2 property in Linköping, Sweden.

The agreement, effective from the third quarter of 2027, extends Ericsson’s existing premises. The company has been a tenant at the property since 2014.

Located in Linköping Science Park’s Mjärdevi area, the property is BREEAM In-Use certified and provides modern, purpose-built workspaces tailored to Ericsson’s needs.

The extension reinforces Ericsson’s long-term presence in Linköping and its continued collaboration with Corem.

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More than 2,000 learners have been trained through the Telecel Ghana Foundation’s Connected Learning initiative, with the latest cohort graduating across five regions, including Yendi.

The 12-week after-school programme, delivered with the Ghana Education Service and Ghana STEM Centre, equips upper primary and junior high school pupils with skills in robotics, coding, web design and mobile app development.

Graduating teams developed more than 80 prototypes addressing community challenges, including smart wheelchairs, heartbeat monitors, automated fire extinguishers and floor-cleaning robots.

The programme began as a 50-pupil pilot in Ho Dome and has recorded strong female participation, with girls accounting for up to 70% of learners in some cohorts.

Telecel Ghana encouraged the graduates to continue developing their skills and using technology to create solutions for their communities.

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MTN Uganda is expanding its partnership with Starlink to provide satellite broadband connectivity to businesses and organisations in remote and underserved areas.

The service will be integrated into MTN Uganda’s enterprise solutions, offering an alternative for organisations operating in locations where traditional telecommunications infrastructure is limited or unavailable.

The solution could benefit sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, energy and humanitarian services, where reliable connectivity is essential.

MTN Uganda CEO Sylvia Mulinge said satellite connectivity would complement, rather than replace, terrestrial networks by helping extend reliable connectivity to areas beyond the reach of conventional infrastructure.

The initiative forms part of MTN Group’s broader strategy to incorporate low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite technology into its connectivity offering across selected African markets.

With Uganda’s communications regulator granting Starlink an operational licence in May 2026, the expanded partnership could help businesses, schools and health facilities in hard-to-reach communities maintain access to digital services.

For MTN Uganda, the focus is on combining mobile, fibre and satellite connectivity to close coverage gaps and improve digital access across the country.

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Huawei South Africa has launched the sixth edition of its Women in Tech Digital Skills Development Programme, bringing together 50 women entrepreneurs and public-sector leaders for a three-day training focused on technology, leadership and business growth.

Under the theme “HERabytes: Small Business. Big Intelligence,” the programme aims to equip women-led businesses with practical AI and digital skills to improve marketing, customer understanding, data analysis, demand forecasting and business automation.

Representatives from Huawei, South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD), and Henley Business School Africa emphasised the importance of ensuring women play an active role in the country’s AI-driven digital economy.

Huawei South Africa Deputy CEO Charles Cheng said technology creates value when it enables people to build businesses and access new economic opportunities, while DCDT Director-General Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani stressed that women must be part of shaping the AI economy rather than being left behind.

The programme also covers 5G-Advanced, cloud computing and leadership development, with the latter delivered through Henley Business School Africa.

The initiative forms part of Huawei’s broader digital inclusion and skills-development efforts in South Africa. Huawei said more than 350 graduates have participated in its Graduate Programme since 2017, alongside other initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s digital talent pipeline.

The 2026 programme ultimately seeks to help women entrepreneurs use emerging technologies to grow their businesses, create opportunities and take a leading role in South Africa’s digital future.

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Helios Towers is set to invest $110 million in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 2026, highlighting growing international interest in the country’s telecom infrastructure and connectivity market.

The investment comes as the DRC works to expand digital access, with internet penetration at about 30% and millions of people, particularly in rural areas, still beyond the reach of conventional mobile networks.

The country’s 2026–2035 National Connectivity Strategy aims to connect approximately 68 million rural residents, creating significant opportunities for telecom infrastructure providers.

Helios Towers’ planned investment forms part of a broader wave of capital entering the sector. Eastcastle Infrastructure has also committed an additional $100 million over the next 18 months to develop telecom tower infrastructure in the DRC.

The country is also seeing new approaches to connectivity. On August 14, Airtel Africa and SpaceX’s Starlink launched Starlink Mobile in the DRC, providing direct-to-phone satellite connectivity for services such as SMS and low-data applications in areas outside traditional network coverage.

With major infrastructure investments and emerging satellite solutions, the DRC’s telecom sector is increasingly attracting global players seeking to tap into the country’s substantial connectivity and digital growth potential.

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MTN Digital Infrastructure has partnered with UAE-based investor Tarek Al Ashram to establish Africa Data Hub Holding Limited, a new company focused on developing AI-ready digital infrastructure across Africa.

The venture will initially target South Africa and Nigeria, with plans to develop and scale digital infrastructure platforms supporting growing demand for AI, cloud computing and data-intensive services.

MTN CEO Ralph Mupita said the company will take a phased approach, beginning with a target of 150MW of AI data centre capacity.

MTN’s connectivity subsidiary Bayobab, which also holds a stake in Africa Data Hub, will provide open-access connectivity and market support through its pan-African network.

MTN Group Digital Infrastructure CEO Mazen Mroué said the partnership goes beyond connectivity by creating infrastructure capable of supporting hyperscalers, cloud providers, enterprises and technology innovators.

Al Ashram, who previously founded UAE-based data centre operator Gulf Data Hub, said Africa’s expanding digital economy and demand for resilient infrastructure present a significant opportunity for investment.

The initiative forms part of MTN’s Ambition 2030 strategy and reflects the growing push to build local data centre capacity to support Africa’s AI and digital economy

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MTN Uganda has strengthened maternal and newborn healthcare in underserved communities through its 2026 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign, concluding the initiative at Karita Health Centre IV in Amudat District.

The intervention provided medical equipment and supplies, solar power systems and ICT tools to four health facilities. Village Health Teams also received bicycles and smartphones to improve mobility, communication and access to digital health services. The combined interventions were valued at more than Shs600 million.

At Karita Health Centre IV, which serves more than 40,000 people across Amudat and neighbouring communities, health workers received training in electronic medical records, while community health workers received digital skills training. The campaign also included medical screenings, health education and financial literacy sessions.

MTN Uganda said the initiative reflects its commitment to using technology, connectivity and partnerships to expand access to essential services, particularly in hard-to-reach communities.

The campaign was implemented in partnership with government agencies, private-sector organisations and development partners under the theme “Expand Equitable Health for Every Community.” It is part of MTN Uganda’s broader Ambition 2030 strategy to support inclusive digital and social development.

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Huawei Nigeria has hosted the Huawei Nigeria IP&OpticX Club 2026 in Lagos under the theme “Secure Networks Powering Nigeria’s Digital Future.” The event brought together government representatives, enterprises, partners and technology leaders to explore how secure and intelligent networks can support digital transformation and AI adoption.

Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa highlighted its Xinghe Intelligent Network and Xinghe AI Campus, showcasing next-generation campus networks with stronger security, faster connectivity, automated fault resolution and improved operational efficiency.

The event also featured Nigeria’s digital transformation efforts, with the Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology emphasising the importance of reliable and secure connectivity to its Digital Government and Smart City ambitions.

MTN Nigeria highlighted its collaboration with Huawei to provide enterprises with integrated services covering dedicated connectivity, LAN, WLAN, cybersecurity, cloud and other dig

ital solutions.

For SMEs, Huawei introduced updates to its eKit SME Network, designed to simplify network deployment and management across offices, stores, hotels and educational institutions.

Huawei also unveiled Xinghe AI Fabric 2.0, an AI data centre networking solution focused on autonomous network management, high-performance connectivity, automated fault recovery and stronger data protection.

The event underscored the growing role of secure, intelligent and resilient network infrastructure in powering Nigeria’s digital economy and preparing businesses and public institutions for an increasingly AI-driven future.

Source : www.nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng

Telecel Ghana’s M’ahitti Promo is rewarding customers across the country, with 17 weekly winners receiving GH¢20,000 each as the four-month campaign continues.

Among the winners are Kennedy Boakye, a cement shop owner in Nkoranza, and 24-year-old Abdul-Jalil Dokurugu of Tamale. Both initially suspected they were being scammed before confirming their winnings at Telecel offices and prize presentation ceremonies.

The promo has so far awarded GH¢100 to 2,842 customers through daily draws, alongside the 17 weekly GH¢20,000 prizes. Overall, Telecel plans to give away more than GH¢5.1 million, including daily prizes, weekly cash rewards and GH¢1 million monthly grand prizes.

Customers can participate for free by dialling *500#, texting WIN to 500, or using the Telecel Play App. Points are earned through airtime recharges, bundle purchases and Telecel Cash deposits of GH¢10 or more.

Telecel says the promotion is available to customers across Ghana’s 16 regions and has urged winners to remain vigilant, stressing that it will never request payment, a Telecel Cash PIN or any fee to claim a prize.

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