Airtel Africa signed a partnership with SpaceX to launch Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity starting in 2026.
The agreement aims to extend...
Algeria to connect new undersea fibre-optic cable, minister says
Project aims to boost internet speeds amid rising data demand
Move supports...
Algeria to connect new undersea fibre-optic cable, minister says
Project aims to boost internet speeds amid rising data demand
Move supports...
Stable and Chipper Cash announced a collaboration to integrate StableChain into Chipper’s platform, aiming to enhance cross-border digital asset...
Stable and Chipper Cash announced a collaboration to integrate StableChain into Chipper’s platform, aiming to enhance cross-border digital asset...
Airtel Africa will deploy Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite service across 14 countries, aiming to reach 174 million users in remote...
Airtel Africa will deploy Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite service across 14 countries, aiming to reach 174 million users in remote...
Ethio Telecom to extend telehealth services to 200 more hospitals
Expansion aims to cut costs and improve healthcare access
Rollout supported by 4G,...
Ethio Telecom to extend telehealth services to 200 more hospitals
Expansion aims to cut costs and improve healthcare access
Rollout supported by 4G,...
Morocco commits 1.3 billion dirhams to support domestic startups
Funding targets business creation, venture capital, and Technopark network
Programs...
Morocco commits 1.3 billion dirhams to support domestic startups
Funding targets business creation, venture capital, and Technopark network
Programs...
Web3 adoption is accelerating demand for blockchain developers across Africa.
The role combines programming, cryptography, and decentralized systems...
Web3 adoption is accelerating demand for blockchain developers across Africa.
The role combines programming, cryptography, and decentralized systems...
Yango invested in Ghanaian startup Gigmile through its venture arm, Yango Ventures.
Gigmile provides financing and management tools for last-mile...
Yango invested in Ghanaian startup Gigmile through its venture arm, Yango Ventures.
Gigmile provides financing and management tools for last-mile...
Ghana signed an agreement with Telecel Group to train 100,000 young people under the “One Million Coders” initiative.
The government targets...
Ghana signed an agreement with Telecel Group to train 100,000 young people under the “One Million Coders” initiative.
The government targets...
Orange Money Côte d’Ivoire launched a virtual Visa card that enables online payments across the global Visa network.
The card offers fee-free...
Orange Money Côte d’Ivoire launched a virtual Visa card that enables online payments across the global Visa network.
The card offers fee-free...
Senegal to scrap mobile roaming charges with four neighbours
Free incoming calls, local rates apply from March 2026
Move supports ECOWAS...
Senegal to scrap mobile roaming charges with four neighbours
Free incoming calls, local rates apply from March 2026
Move supports ECOWAS...
MTN South Sudan cuts service prices by 25%, minister says
Government presses operators to further reduce internet costs
ITU says mobile internet...
MTN South Sudan cuts service prices by 25%, minister says
Government presses operators to further reduce internet costs
ITU says mobile internet...
AI-backed agri-fintech is increasingly being used to pilot new rural credit models in Africa, where access to finance remains one of the main obstacles to...
AI-backed agri-fintech is increasingly being used to pilot new rural credit models in Africa, where access to finance remains one of the main obstacles to...
MindHYVE.ai and IUCEA partner to expand AI training across 170+ East African universities
Agreement provides access to advanced agentic-AI tools,...
MindHYVE.ai and IUCEA partner to expand AI training across 170+ East African universities
Agreement provides access to advanced agentic-AI tools,...
Mauritius will require foreign digital service providers to charge and remit 15% VAT from 1 January 2026.
Companies earning more than MUR 3...
Mauritius will require foreign digital service providers to charge and remit 15% VAT from 1 January 2026.
Companies earning more than MUR 3...
Guinea state takes full ownership of telecom operator Areeba
Decrees grant public control after MTN share buyout
Takeover raises questions over...
Guinea state takes full ownership of telecom operator Areeba
Decrees grant public control after MTN share buyout
Takeover raises questions over...
tpay has partnered with the government to provide Direct Carrier Billing for government payments like utilities and fines.
The mobile-based system...
tpay has partnered with the government to provide Direct Carrier Billing for government payments like utilities and fines.
The mobile-based system...
Starlink launches satellite internet service in Sao Tome and Principe
Monthly fees $61-$81 plus upfront hardware costs
High prices may limit...
Starlink launches satellite internet service in Sao Tome and Principe
Monthly fees $61-$81 plus upfront hardware costs
High prices may limit...
Platform aims to cut paperwork, speed processing, and centralise admin services
Backed by World Bank, portal part of broader governance and...
Platform aims to cut paperwork, speed processing, and centralise admin services
Backed by World Bank, portal part of broader governance and...
Senegal earmarks CFA13.5 billion ($24 million) in its 2026 budget to modernise the communications sector.
The government plans to create a new...
Senegal earmarks CFA13.5 billion ($24 million) in its 2026 budget to modernise the communications sector.
The government plans to create a new...
Ethiopia launches 2026-2030 digital payment strategy and instant payment system
Plan aims to build inclusive, cash-light economy and boost financial...
Ethiopia launches 2026-2030 digital payment strategy and instant payment system
Plan aims to build inclusive, cash-light economy and boost financial...
Burkina Faso gives telecom operators 6 months to meet service commitments
Govt urges better coverage, transparency, and infrastructure on key routes ...
Burkina Faso gives telecom operators 6 months to meet service commitments
Govt urges better coverage, transparency, and infrastructure on key routes ...
African ministers adopt Algiers Declaration on regulating global digital platforms
Framework seeks fairer terms with OTTs, stronger data and AI...
African ministers adopt Algiers Declaration on regulating global digital platforms
Framework seeks fairer terms with OTTs, stronger data and AI...
Standard Bank extended a USD 138 million facility to STEP, acting as sole arranger and advisor to support network expansion in Ethiopia.
Safaricom...
Standard Bank extended a USD 138 million facility to STEP, acting as sole arranger and advisor to support network expansion in Ethiopia.
Safaricom...
i3 announced partnerships targeting cervical cancer (MSD & MYDAWA), malaria (NMEP, PVAC & Sproxil), and pharmacy access (Boehringer Ingelheim with...
i3 announced partnerships targeting cervical cancer (MSD & MYDAWA), malaria (NMEP, PVAC & Sproxil), and pharmacy access (Boehringer Ingelheim with...
Liberia’s telecom regulator and Huawei discuss deploying the “Digital Village” model, including smart classrooms, solar power and an Internet...
Liberia’s telecom regulator and Huawei discuss deploying the “Digital Village” model, including smart classrooms, solar power and an Internet...
Government targets broad digital expansion through “Chad Connection 2030” and global partnerships
Country remains low in e-government and...
Government targets broad digital expansion through “Chad Connection 2030” and global partnerships
Country remains low in e-government and...
Telecel Faso deploys 300 new sites to expand coverage in 750 underserved areas
Rollout aims to regain market share amid strong competition from...
Telecel Faso deploys 300 new sites to expand coverage in 750 underserved areas
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Gabon’s Social Affairs Ministry presented a digital platform to track social aid with greater transparency and accuracy.
The system aims to...
Gabon’s Social Affairs Ministry presented a digital platform to track social aid with greater transparency and accuracy.
The system aims to...
Mauritius creates an Artificial Intelligence Unit under the Ministry of ICT and Innovation to coordinate national AI initiatives.
The country ranks...
Mauritius creates an Artificial Intelligence Unit under the Ministry of ICT and Innovation to coordinate national AI initiatives.
The country ranks...
The Ministry of Technology and Science and Yango hosted a dialogue to explore public-private strategies for accelerating Zambia’s shift to a...
The Ministry of Technology and Science and Yango hosted a dialogue to explore public-private strategies for accelerating Zambia’s shift to a...
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