AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, today announces the appointment of Khaled Salah, 37 years old, as Vice President of Africa.

Khaled Salah

In this new role, he will be responsible for about 30 employees to ensure the successful implementation of AVEVA’s growth strategy. Khaled Salah will report directly to Jesus Hernandez, SVP of the EMEA region.

A 15-years + career across different industries and domains

With a MBA in management from the Warwick business school, UK, and a master’s degree in engineering from Ain Shams university in Egypt, Khaled Salah is an active advocate for driving sustainable progress in the industrial sector. With Sustainability in mind, Khaled is keen on making a positive business impact, while fostering progress for people and the planet.

He started his career at Schneider Electric, in 2013 in the global supply chain and evolved through various roles such as Europe procurement and supply chain strategy Manager, and Global Commercial strategy Director for the industrial automation business. Khaled Salah has developed a strategic understanding of all those fields.

After 12 years in Schneider Electric, Khaled joined AVEVA in 2022 to lead AVEVA and Schneider Electric global strategic partnership, across all industries managing a team of 30 people.

He has led the introduction of new AVEVA software solutions to initiate and develop significant growth areas across all Schneider Electric verticals.

Ambitious plans for AVEVA in Africa

In addition to his current role as AVEVA and Schneider Electric partnership Vice-President, Khaled now takes over the management of AVEVA’s activities in Africa.

Jesus Hernandez, SVP of the EMEA region says: “Africa is a strategic region for AVEVA. In this major industrial market, customers, world leaders in the fields of Energy, Metal & Mining, Chemicals, and Water, are looking for AVEVA’s expertise to accelerate and drive their digital transformation and sustainability strategies, as well as their energy transition projects.

“Khaled Salah’s qualities of leadership in a global environment will benefit his team spread across 12 countries including Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.”

Motivated by the prospect of capitalizing on the talent of his team to strengthen AVEVA’s presence in Africa in the years to come, Khaled Salah says: “Helping my team realize their professional potential is close to my heart.

“We will work together to support and accelerate the digital transformation of industries in Africa, in particular through CONNECT, our industrial intelligence platform, with the support of our ecosystem of partners. »

A Google-Ipsos report reveals Nigerians topping global AI usage at 88%, surpassing the 62% worldwide average, with sharp rises in education and business applications.

Google

“Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the hands of more people” shows 93% of Nigerians using AI for learning complex topics versus 74% globally, 91% for work assistance, and 80% for new ventures—nearly double the 42% global rate.

Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s West Africa Communications Manager, stated: “Nigerians are creatively using AI to unlock opportunities for learning, growth, and economic empowerment, shaping their future with technology.”

Key findings highlight 91% viewing AI positively for learning access, 95% expecting benefits for students and educators, and strong optimism—80% excited versus 20% concerned, compared to global 53%-46% split. Frequent users show 90% excitement

Netflix has amended its takeover offer for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) into an all-cash proposal worth $27.75 per share, removing the stock component in an effort to counter a hostile bid from Paramount Global.

Netflix

The revised proposal maintains an enterprise value of roughly $82.7 billion and targets WBD’s film and television studios, HBO, and HBO Max, while excluding several cable networks that would be spun off into a separate entity called Discovery Global.Entertainment center

WBD’s board has unanimously approved the amended Netflix offer and set a shareholder vote for April 2026. Meanwhile, Paramount is continuing its own hostile campaign with a competing all-cash offer valued at $108.4 billion at $30 per share, alongside legal and proxy efforts aimed at derailing Netflix’s bid.

The development carries downstream implications for Nigeria’s pay-TV landscape. Following weeks of speculation over expiring carriage agreements, MultiChoice, now operating under Canal+ control, secured a multi-year deal with WBD on December 31, 2025, preserving 12 channels on DStv and GOtv and avoiding a blackout at the start of the year. Channels retained include CNN International, Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, TNT Africa, and several Discovery-branded networks.

Separately, four channels from Paramount Africa and CBS AMC , BET Africa, MTV Base, CBS Reality, and CBS Justice, were removed from DStv on January 1, 2026. The MultiChoice–WBD agreement also includes plans to launch HBO Max as a dedicated tile on MultiChoice platforms in 2026, ensuring ongoing access to HBO programming despite Netflix’s attempt to acquire WBD’s production assets.

The near-blackout scenario had raised concerns among Nigerian subscribers, who frequently cite international news and children’s programming as central reasons for maintaining DStv subscriptions. The continued availability of these channels averted disruption to school-time content and global news coverage.

However, some customers argue that prices have not declined despite the permanent removal of four Paramount and CBS channels, intensifying debates over value in a market where pay-TV represents a considerable household expense.

Industry analysts note the episode underscores the fragility of regional content pipelines, as global mergers, acquisitions, and carriage negotiations can swiftly reshape African programming lineups and accelerate migration toward standalone streaming or cheaper alternatives.

Attention now turns to April 2026, when shareholder votes on the Netflix proposal and Paramount’s challenges could determine which assets remain bundled for international carriage. For Nigerian viewers, key uncertainties include whether MultiChoice will reprice or restructure packages to reflect the altered channel mix and how the HBO Max tile will be bundled or charged when it rolls out locally.