As Africa’s digital markets undergo rapid transformation, major telecom operators are increasingly being judged not only on their expansion capacity, but...
Tunisia launches TUNPAY to unify mobile payment services nationwide
Banks and merchants must display TUNPAY branding across platforms
Mobile...
Tunisia launches TUNPAY to unify mobile payment services nationwide
Banks and merchants must display TUNPAY branding across platforms
Mobile...
BEAC will lock any future stablecoin to a strict one-for-one parity with the CFA franc, ruling out dollar-backed tokens to defend monetary...
BEAC will lock any future stablecoin to a strict one-for-one parity with the CFA franc, ruling out dollar-backed tokens to defend monetary...
Burkina Faso launched a national portal bringing together online public services.
Authorities want to secure access to official government platforms...
Burkina Faso launched a national portal bringing together online public services.
Authorities want to secure access to official government platforms...
Morocco signed a healthcare technology agreement with Huawei Maroc and Dott Medical.
The partnership focuses on telemedicine and modernization of...
Morocco signed a healthcare technology agreement with Huawei Maroc and Dott Medical.
The partnership focuses on telemedicine and modernization of...
Safaricom Ethiopia increased active M-Pesa subscribers by 119.4% to 5.2 million during fiscal year 2026.
M-Pesa processed 442.2 million...
Safaricom Ethiopia increased active M-Pesa subscribers by 119.4% to 5.2 million during fiscal year 2026.
M-Pesa processed 442.2 million...
The Tunisian city of Sousse launched the “e-Citoyen” mobile application to improve access to municipal services.
The platform allows residents to...
The Tunisian city of Sousse launched the “e-Citoyen” mobile application to improve access to municipal services.
The platform allows residents to...
Sierra Leone has officially relaunched state-owned telecom operator Sierratel.
The company will operate through Africell’s network under a virtual...
Sierra Leone has officially relaunched state-owned telecom operator Sierratel.
The company will operate through Africell’s network under a virtual...
Hormuud launches Somalia’s first smartphone financing program with installment payments
Users qualify through SIM usage and mobile money transaction...
Hormuud launches Somalia’s first smartphone financing program with installment payments
Users qualify through SIM usage and mobile money transaction...
Senegal launched e-DRHSanté platform digitizing health worker administrative procedures
Platform enables document verification through secure...
Senegal launched e-DRHSanté platform digitizing health worker administrative procedures
Platform enables document verification through secure...
Guinea joined Medusa Africa submarine cable project to strengthen internet resilience
New cable aims reducing dependence on existing ACE...
Guinea joined Medusa Africa submarine cable project to strengthen internet resilience
New cable aims reducing dependence on existing ACE...
Airtel Tanzania and the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) launched a partnership to expand digital vocational training through the...
Airtel Tanzania and the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) launched a partnership to expand digital vocational training through the...
Authorities warn operators of sanctions over poor road network coverage
Government targets stronger telecom services along strategic...
Authorities warn operators of sanctions over poor road network coverage
Government targets stronger telecom services along strategic...
Ethiopia and Mozambique signed digital identity cooperation agreement in Addis Ababa
Ethiopia will support Mozambique developing secure digital...
Ethiopia and Mozambique signed digital identity cooperation agreement in Addis Ababa
Ethiopia will support Mozambique developing secure digital...
Cameroon retained Central Africa’s largest Mobile Money market in 2024
Mobile Money accounts across CEMAC rose 28% to 51.2 million
Cameroon...
Cameroon retained Central Africa’s largest Mobile Money market in 2024
Mobile Money accounts across CEMAC rose 28% to 51.2 million
Cameroon...
Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA) issued draft rules to tighten oversight of fiber-optic cable installations.
The measures set technical, safety...
Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA) issued draft rules to tighten oversight of fiber-optic cable installations.
The measures set technical, safety...
Researchers at the University of Cape Town developed MzansiLM, an AI model that processes all 11 official South African languages.
The model relies on...
Researchers at the University of Cape Town developed MzansiLM, an AI model that processes all 11 official South African languages.
The model relies on...
Operator plans 45 new retail stores by September 2026
Expansion aims to strengthen customer support and service access
Airtel remains...
Operator plans 45 new retail stores by September 2026
Expansion aims to strengthen customer support and service access
Airtel remains...
Katsina commissions one of three planned smart schools with digital learning infrastructure
Nigeria reports ₦106bn in education grants and over...
Katsina commissions one of three planned smart schools with digital learning infrastructure
Nigeria reports ₦106bn in education grants and over...
Demand for satellite capacity is accelerating, driven by the growing need for widespread internet access. In response, several African countries are...
Demand for satellite capacity is accelerating, driven by the growing need for widespread internet access. In response, several African countries are...
Broadband expansion initially focuses on major Tanzanian cities and Zanzibar
TTCL seeks stronger broadband market position amid rising internet...
Broadband expansion initially focuses on major Tanzanian cities and Zanzibar
TTCL seeks stronger broadband market position amid rising internet...
Surge in DDoS attacks targets government and private platforms
More complex methods make attacks harder to detect and contain
Experts warn of broader...
Surge in DDoS attacks targets government and private platforms
More complex methods make attacks harder to detect and contain
Experts warn of broader...
NDPC convenes 9 African countries in Abuja (May 4–5, 2026) for data protection peer exchange
Meeting brings together ECOWAS, CEMAC, IGAD and...
NDPC convenes 9 African countries in Abuja (May 4–5, 2026) for data protection peer exchange
Meeting brings together ECOWAS, CEMAC, IGAD and...
IFC signals interest in telecom and digital infrastructure projects
Guinea seeks partners to close gaps in connectivity and network...
IFC signals interest in telecom and digital infrastructure projects
Guinea seeks partners to close gaps in connectivity and network...
Mauritania launched the coastal installation of its second submarine cable, with full deployment scheduled for August 2026 and service expected in...
Mauritania launched the coastal installation of its second submarine cable, with full deployment scheduled for August 2026 and service expected in...
A new report finds that nearly 73% of 2022’s cohort were still active in 2025, challenging conventional wisdom about tech failure rates.
Nearly...
A new report finds that nearly 73% of 2022’s cohort were still active in 2025, challenging conventional wisdom about tech failure rates.
Nearly...
$400 million invested in telecom infrastructure, including fiber across most districts
60% of the population still does not use telecom...
$400 million invested in telecom infrastructure, including fiber across most districts
60% of the population still does not use telecom...
Guinea explores local smartphone production, inspired by Kenya model
Initiative aims to expand access and support digital sovereignty...
Guinea explores local smartphone production, inspired by Kenya model
Initiative aims to expand access and support digital sovereignty...
Senegal partners Wave to introduce mobile payments in public hospitals
System aims to streamline payments, reduce cash use, and improve...
Senegal partners Wave to introduce mobile payments in public hospitals
System aims to streamline payments, reduce cash use, and improve...
Gabon parliament launches GTLAN platform and redesigned institutional website
System digitizes legislative process, improving speed,...
Gabon parliament launches GTLAN platform and redesigned institutional website
System digitizes legislative process, improving speed,...
TEFConnect used in latest 2026 review to track impact across entrepreneurship programmes in Africa
Foundation expands multi-partner model combining...
TEFConnect used in latest 2026 review to track impact across entrepreneurship programmes in Africa
Foundation expands multi-partner model combining...
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