Building the Trust Layer for Agents in Africa

by | Mar 10, 2025

Today we are delighted to announce a strategic partnership with 21st Century Technologies Limited (21CTL), the leading technology group in Africa. This collaboration is forged by a common passion to deliver seamless access to digital services that put humans first. Our organizations are working hard to deliver the trust layer for users and businesses in Nigeria and the wider African continent.

21CTL is utilizing the Magic platform and its agentic micro-SaaS framework to create a digital passport for businesses and users alike. Our organizations are kicking off with two tangible use cases that rely on persistent decentralized identities for secure access management to office spaces and for personalized loyalty programs that respect users’ privacy.

About 21st Century Technologies

21CTL stands at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of technology services. Their portfolio includes software development, cloud services, telecommunications solutions, and e-business security. With a commitment to building bold and ambitious digital infrastructure, 21CTL leverages state-of-the-art facilities to deliver world-class services, addressing critical industry challenges through a motivated and skilled workforce. ​We could not imagine a stronger partner to distribute Magic Agents to individuals and local businesses.

Combining Secure and Seamless Access Management for Office Spaces

In the modern workplace, secure and efficient access management is paramount, especially for organizations with the reputation and reach of 21 CTL. Traditional systems often involve cumbersome processes and are susceptible to security breaches. Our partnership introduces secure agents that streamline access control for both employees and visitors.

Using the Magic framework, agents integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure, offering features such as biometric authentication, real-time monitoring, and customizable access levels. Magic Agents offer a variety of options when it comes to user experiences but in all cases, simplicity is central. Office guests can set up their agents and get verified beforehand for seamless check-in upon arrival using facial biometrics, while employees can use the company’s enterprise stack securely without needing passwords.

Our mission for office management is simple, enhance security, reduce administrative burdens, and provide a seamless experience for all parties.

Personalized Programs for Exclusive Benefits

Understanding customers and offering personalized experiences has never been more  crucial than in today’s market. By using persistent decentralized identities, Magic Agents enable the seamless overlap of use cases.

Through our collaboration, we are deploying agents that enable persistent personalization across parties without the overheads of sharing sensitive customer data. Brands that will participate in these programs will not only be able to offer tailored benefits, but do so in the best imaginable experience for the users. 21CTL retail partners will benefit from automatic logins, dynamically personalized interfaces, and 1-click guest checkout to convert more revenue while complying with data regulations. 

A Vision for Africa’s Digital Future

This partnership signifies a monumental step towards redefining how businesses operate and connect in Africa. 21CTL is leading this wave with robust infrastructure and regional expertise with Magic Agents’ innovative solutions playing a crucial supporting role.

Together, starting from Nigeria, we are poised to uniquely address the challenges and opportunities within the African market as a whole. We envision a future where technology empowers businesses, enhances security, and enriches customer experiences across the continent.We invite you to join us on this transformative journey as we harness the power of intelligent agents to shape the future of Africa’s digital ecosystem.​

Reach out via the form if you wish to learn more and participate in this newly forming ecosystem.