South Sudan signs partnership with MTN South Sudan and Educare to expand digital learning in schools.
Program will connect schools to the...
Zambia signed a memorandum of understanding with UK-based Obrizum Group Ltdto integrate artificial intelligence into its education system.
The project...
Zambia signed a memorandum of understanding with UK-based Obrizum Group Ltdto integrate artificial intelligence into its education system.
The project...
Zimbabwe plans $200 million telecommunications satellite to boost connectivity
Government seeking investors; project announced during...
Zimbabwe plans $200 million telecommunications satellite to boost connectivity
Government seeking investors; project announced during...
Telecom companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must open 25% of their capital to local investors by July 2027.
The measure retroactively...
Telecom companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must open 25% of their capital to local investors by July 2027.
The measure retroactively...
Burkina Faso plans to mobilize diaspora expertise to strengthen its national digital ecosystem.
Digital Transition Minister Aminata Zerbo/Sabane...
Burkina Faso plans to mobilize diaspora expertise to strengthen its national digital ecosystem.
Digital Transition Minister Aminata Zerbo/Sabane...
Mauritania cuts smartphone import tax, launches digital customs clearance system
Users must clear phones within 15 days or face line...
Mauritania cuts smartphone import tax, launches digital customs clearance system
Users must clear phones within 15 days or face line...
Ooredoo extends 5G coverage to all 58 Algerian wilayas
Rollout exceeds first-year license requirements set by authorities
Operator plans more...
Ooredoo extends 5G coverage to all 58 Algerian wilayas
Rollout exceeds first-year license requirements set by authorities
Operator plans more...
Orange Guinea launches 2026 “Hello Women” program for digital careers
Initiative offers training, mentoring, facility visits and women’s...
Orange Guinea launches 2026 “Hello Women” program for digital careers
Initiative offers training, mentoring, facility visits and women’s...
Kenya has launched an automated traffic management system that issues instant fines detected by smart cameras.
Offenders receive notifications by...
Kenya has launched an automated traffic management system that issues instant fines detected by smart cameras.
Offenders receive notifications by...
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe signed a memorandum of understanding with Ericsson to integrate AI into its network operations.
The partnership will...
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe signed a memorandum of understanding with Ericsson to integrate AI into its network operations.
The partnership will...
Chad exploring telecom partnership with Ethiopia’s Ethio Telecom
Talks cover 4G/5G networks, cloud, devices and digital finance
Initiative aims to...
Chad exploring telecom partnership with Ethiopia’s Ethio Telecom
Talks cover 4G/5G networks, cloud, devices and digital finance
Initiative aims to...
Tizeti tests ad-funded internet model offering free data for ads
Users watch short ads to receive data on public Wi-Fi
Service targets over...
Tizeti tests ad-funded internet model offering free data for ads
Users watch short ads to receive data on public Wi-Fi
Service targets over...
Government drafting Child Online Protection Policy with age verification
Proposal aims to curb cyberbullying, exploitation and harmful content...
Government drafting Child Online Protection Policy with age verification
Proposal aims to curb cyberbullying, exploitation and harmful content...
The cost of a smartphone equals 26% of monthly GDP per capita in Sub-Saharan Africa, compared with 16% in other low- and middle-income...
The cost of a smartphone equals 26% of monthly GDP per capita in Sub-Saharan Africa, compared with 16% in other low- and middle-income...
Libya’s state operator signed an agreement with China’s ZTE to modernize telecom infrastructure and expand 4G and 5G networks.
Libya had 6.5...
Libya’s state operator signed an agreement with China’s ZTE to modernize telecom infrastructure and expand 4G and 5G networks.
Libya had 6.5...
Mali is seeking to strengthen digital skills training as part of its digital transformation strategy.
The issue was discussed between Mali’s ICT...
Mali is seeking to strengthen digital skills training as part of its digital transformation strategy.
The issue was discussed between Mali’s ICT...
Ghana is exploring new solutions with Huawei to strengthen rural telecom coverage.
The discussions focus on expanding the Rural Telephony Project...
Ghana is exploring new solutions with Huawei to strengthen rural telecom coverage.
The discussions focus on expanding the Rural Telephony Project...
Cameroon has approved a $195 million loan from China’s Exim Bank to extend its national fiber network.
The financing will support phase four of...
Cameroon has approved a $195 million loan from China’s Exim Bank to extend its national fiber network.
The financing will support phase four of...
MTN Zambia tests Starlink satellite service connecting phones directly from space
Direct-to-device technology enables connectivity in remote...
MTN Zambia tests Starlink satellite service connecting phones directly from space
Direct-to-device technology enables connectivity in remote...
South Africa launches African Digital Transformation Center in Pretoria
Center supports tech innovation, startups and digital skills across...
South Africa launches African Digital Transformation Center in Pretoria
Center supports tech innovation, startups and digital skills across...
Nigeria approved the implementation of a geolocation-based alphanumeric digital postal code system to improve address accuracy nationwide.
The...
Nigeria approved the implementation of a geolocation-based alphanumeric digital postal code system to improve address accuracy nationwide.
The...
The Ethiopian Securities Exchange has launched “Neway,” a web and mobile trading platform for investors.
The tool allows users to open accounts,...
The Ethiopian Securities Exchange has launched “Neway,” a web and mobile trading platform for investors.
The tool allows users to open accounts,...
Ethio Telecom has signed a new agreement with Ericsson to expand and modernize its telecom network.
The project will upgrade about 1,500 mobile...
Ethio Telecom has signed a new agreement with Ericsson to expand and modernize its telecom network.
The project will upgrade about 1,500 mobile...
Cameroon launches $51.3 million digital health strategy for 2026-2030
Plan targets better care access, data tracking, and emergency...
Cameroon launches $51.3 million digital health strategy for 2026-2030
Plan targets better care access, data tracking, and emergency...
Ghana discusses Huawei-backed device assembly plant during Mobile World Congress
Project targets $40 smartphones for Ghana and West African...
Ghana discusses Huawei-backed device assembly plant during Mobile World Congress
Project targets $40 smartphones for Ghana and West African...
African-born artists generated $77.2 million in auction sales in 2024, down 31.9% year-on-year.
Women artists accounted for about $22...
African-born artists generated $77.2 million in auction sales in 2024, down 31.9% year-on-year.
Women artists accounted for about $22...
Talks focus on CARDIP regional programme for connectivity and e-commerce
Internet penetration remains low at about 12% in 2025
Central...
Talks focus on CARDIP regional programme for connectivity and e-commerce
Internet penetration remains low at about 12% in 2025
Central...
Axian Telecom partners AST SpaceMobile to deliver satellite mobile broadband in Africa
BlueBird satellites will provide 4G and 5G directly to...
Axian Telecom partners AST SpaceMobile to deliver satellite mobile broadband in Africa
BlueBird satellites will provide 4G and 5G directly to...
MTN and UNHCR signed a multi-year agreement to expand telecom access for refugees.
The program will begin in Rwanda, Uganda, and South Sudan.
It aims...
MTN and UNHCR signed a multi-year agreement to expand telecom access for refugees.
The program will begin in Rwanda, Uganda, and South Sudan.
It aims...
Angola launches UNESCO AI readiness assessment initiative
Review to evaluate regulatory, technical and institutional capacity
Program...
Angola launches UNESCO AI readiness assessment initiative
Review to evaluate regulatory, technical and institutional capacity
Program...
(ZINDI) - The GSMA and Zindi today announced the launch of the African Trust & Safety LLM Challenge, a landmark initiative designed to help define...
(ZINDI) - The GSMA and Zindi today announced the launch of the African Trust & Safety LLM Challenge, a landmark initiative designed to help define...
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