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Cape Winelands Airport and Stellenbosch University have announced a partnership to develop an R8 billion aviation hub. This collaboration aims to integrate academic research, skills development, and smart infrastructure to support the long-term expansion of the airport.

Vodacom Tanzania received two awards at the 50th Sabasaba Exhibition, including third place overall and second place for sponsorship, recognizing its significant contribution as a key partner in the event. The opening ceremony took place on July 3, 2026, at the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere grounds in Dar es Salaam, attended by President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the guest of honor, President of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo.

Invest Kenya and Jumia Kenya have reached an agreement to collaborate in order to enhance the e-commerce sector in Kenya. This partnership aims to bolster the growth and development of online commerce within the country, although specific details of the initiatives were not disclosed.

The Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) and the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA) have established a partnership aimed at creating a structured platform for franchisors, investors, development finance institutions, and corporate partners. This collaboration is intended to enhance opportunities within the franchise sector.

Jubilee Group is collaborating with BimaLab, an insurtech accelerator from FSD Africa, to create and test new insurance products specifically designed for low-income consumers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This initiative aims to address one of the largest untapped segments in East Africa's financial sector, highlighting a trend of cooperation between established insurance companies and startup ecosystems.

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in collaboration with the European Union and the German Government, inaugurated a 504kW interconnected mini-grid in Epe on Wednesday. This development comes after years of power outages in the community due to equipment vandalism, marking a significant step towards restoring electricity access for residents.

Starting June 2026, new Samsung Smart TVs sold in Uganda will feature the DStv Stream app pre-installed, as part of an expanded partnership between Samsung Electronics and Canal+, the parent company of MultiChoice Group. This initiative also applies to 18 other African countries where MultiChoice operates, enhancing access to streaming services for users in the region.

NTT DATA, a technology services firm, has partnered with Nutanix, a cloud computing company, to enhance hybrid multicloud adoption and AI infrastructure in the Middle East and Africa. This collaboration aims to support organizations in the region as they focus on modernizing their infrastructure to foster long-term innovation, particularly in hybrid cloud and AI capabilities.

TrendAI has been selected as one of the first cybersecurity vendors to partner with OpenAI as it expands its Daybreak initiative beyond internal testing. This collaboration aims to enhance frontier cyber defense capabilities.

Interswitch has formed a strategic partnership with Tropical Bank Limited to enhance access to banking services in Uganda. This collaboration is designed to transform the way Ugandans engage with formal banking by providing essential services through a wide network of agents. The integration of Tropical Bank's services with Interswitch's digital infrastructure aims to improve customer access across the country.