Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the selection of nine African organisations for the fourth cohort of its Global Social Impact Accelerator. This initiative aims to support and empower these organisations through AWS's resources and expertise.

According to TechCentral, BBD emphasizes the growing importance of data residency and sovereignty in cloud architecture for African and EU firms. These rules are becoming critical as businesses navigate the complexities of data management and compliance in a digital landscape.

Liquid C2 and Cloudflare argue that AI governance should be embedded directly into technology infrastructure rather than confined to policy documents, according to TechCentral. The companies contend that building guardrails into systems allows organisations to deploy artificial intelligence more quickly and safely. Their position suggests that treating governance as an infrastructure layer, rather than a separate compliance exercise, is the fastest way for businesses to innovate with AI while managing associated risks.

A doctoral thesis from the University of Cape Town argues that South Africa should not rely on a light-touch, voluntary approach to artificial intelligence policy. According to TechCentral, the research contends that AI regulation needs to be enforceable through binding rules rather than depending on voluntary principles, making the case for a stronger regulatory framework for the technology in the country.

Kenya’s Communications Authority has proposed creating a standalone licence for data centre operations, saying co-location facilities should no longer be regulated under the Network Facilities Provider Tier 2 category. According to Capital FM, the regulator argues that a specific licence would better reflect the distinct role of data centres in Kenya’s digital infrastructure market. The proposal signals a potential shift in telecom and cloud-infrastructure oversight, though the blurb does not provide details on timing, fees, thresholds, or industry reaction.

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has outlined the requirements for Starlink to enter the South African market. This announcement is part of a broader discussion on recent developments in the region, including a Kenyan court's approval of Safaricom's $1.6 billion sale to Vodacom and Mastercard's establishment of a cybersecurity hub in Africa, as reported by Techpoint Africa.