Companies Participate in Tech Events Including MWC25, Startup World Cup, and Cisco Connect 2025 - October 2025

At MWC25 Kigali, Airtel Africa's CEO, Sunil Taldar, called for stronger collaborations to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation, identifying Artificial Intelligence and data centers as crucial catalysts. Separately, BuuPass, a Kenyan mobility technology company, became the first African startup to be ranked among the Top 3 finalists at the Startup World Cup 2025 Grand Finale in San Francisco. The company competed against over 90 regional winners for a $1 million investment prize. In another event, Comstor, a division of Westcon-Comstor, will participate as a Diamond Sponsor at Cisco Connect 2025 Southern Africa. Cisco Connect 2025 is a flagship regional technology event for IT leaders and innovators.

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Airtel Africa Calls for Stronger Partnerships to Power the Continent’s Digital Future

Airtel Africa is urging for stronger collaborations across the industry to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centers identified as crucial catalysts for the continent's next growth phase. This call was made at MWC25 Kigali by Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar, who stated that Africa is entering a new era of connectivity driven by data, innovation, and partnerships.