As Alphabet and Facebook help spread Internet access and skills around the world, it's important to remember that such efforts are ultimately one part philanthropy, and another part savvy business.

Alphabet is committing to training another 1 million students under its Digital Skills for Africa program in the next 12 months, the company said at events in Lagos, Nairobi, and Johannesburg. The ...

Google is expanding its Africa initiatives, on the back of CEO Sundar Pichai’s recent trip to Nigeria. While visiting Lagos, he announced the global internet services company’s plans to train 10 ...

Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing economies in the world.Many political bodies and global businesses see the continent of Africa as one of the most intriguing potential growth stories for ...