Egypt Boosts Digital Transformation: $600M Fiber Optic Investment by Telecom Egypt & 4iG

In February, Egypt Telecom and 4iG Group had already signed an agreement to establish a joint…

Who is Solly Malatsi, South Africa’s new tech minister?

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has selected Solly Malatsi, a prominent figure from the opposition Democratic…

JournalismAI Academy 2024: Applications Open for Small Newsrooms in Africa

In 2024, the JournalismAI Academy is focusing on journalists working in small newsrooms in Sub-Saharan Africa.…

Generative AI in Africa: Slower Adoption but High Expectations for Business Transformation

A recent report reveals that businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa are less likely to have integrated generative…

Starlink Drives Tenfold Growth in Kenya’s Satellite Internet Usage

Within a year of launching in Kenya in July 2023, Starlink, the satellite internet service owned…

Orange Contemplates Divesting 40% Stake in Mauritius Telecom

Orange SA, the prominent telecommunications company, is exploring the sale of its 40% stake in Mauritius…

The Next Wave: Edtech Accelerators Shaping the Future of Work in Africa

Africa is poised to become a dominant force in the global workforce, with the United Nations…

Nigeria’s Immigration Service Upgrades Security with Advanced Traveler Screening Technology

Nigeria has deployed a new technological system called Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record…

Côte d’Ivoire: Wizall Money Unveils “Carte Bleue Wizall Money” Prepaid Card

Wizall Money, a subsidiary of the pan-African Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) Group, strengthens its commitment to…

Mauritius Telecom Expands 5G Nationwide

Mauritius Telecom (MT), the state-owned telecommunications operator in Mauritius, announced on Tuesday, June 18th, the nationwide…

Kenya’s ICT Sector Receives $125.3 Million Boost in 2024/2025 Budget

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are a core pillar in the Kenyan government’s strategy for socioeconomic…

2Africa Cable’s First Phase Goes Live: A Boost for African Connectivity

The era of poor internet connectivity in Africa may be drawing to a close with the…