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Côte d’Ivoire ranks third in Africa for fiber optic development, behind Mauritius and South Africa. The country moved up five spots in one year,...
The launch of the agency’s headquarters marks a turning point for Africa’s collective ambitions in space, signaling a new chapter of continental...
MTN MoMo Uganda, in partnership with Sanlam Investments East Africa, has launched Yinvesta, a unit trust investment product designed to make investing...
Mobilis, Algeria's leading mobile operator, has completed its first 5G trials in Algiers. The tests achieved impressive connection speeds and...
This partnership could help Ghana in its digitalization agenda, improve service delivery, enhance climate resilience, and build a greener, smarter...
• Equinix plans to invest $140 million to expand its data infrastructure in Nigeria, including a new data center in Port Harcourt.• The move aims to...
This meeting marks a milestone in Egypt’s growing digital maturity and attractiveness to international capital. Through strategic public-private...
Huawei Intelligent Africa Summit 2025 was held in Marrakech alongside GITEX Africa under the theme “Amplify Intelligence for New Africa.” For its 3rd...
Safaricom Ethiopia, AMREF Health Africa, an Africa-based international non-governmental organization, and the Vodafone Foundation have launched the Talent...
The partnership directly enhances communication quality for hundreds of millions of Africans who rely on mobile networks as their primary gateway to the...
• MTN South Sudan renewed its operating license last week, securing permission to operate in the country for the next 15 years.• The telco plans to expand...
As data demands grow across sectors like fintech, telecoms, e-commerce, and cloud services, the new data center offers mission-critical infrastructure to...
Implementing robust surveillance systems, enhancing border infrastructure, and fostering transparency are critical steps toward mitigating the adverse...
Mobile broadband is key in Africa, where mobile devices are often the primary (and only) gateway to the internet. This EU-backed $100 million...
The breach reflects broader systemic vulnerabilities in Africa's digital infrastructure. As mobile and internet penetration grow across the continent,...
The launch reinforces Ethio Telecom's continued commitment to its Digital Ethiopia vision. As electric vehicle adoption accelerates in Ethiopia, this...
A new report warns that over 40% of tasks in Africa’s outsourcing sector are at high risk of automation. Junior roles and women are expected to be hit...
• The Moroccan government aims to boost exports by using digital platforms to unlock the untapped potential of its export market.• A partnership agreement...
Safaricom has launched the Spark Accelerator, a program to help bold, visionary founders grow and scale their startups. It targets early-stage,...
Tech development continues to shake up every corner of the global economy. From finance and healthcare to retail and artificial intelligence, big changes...
e& Egypt has launched its first instant international money transfer service through the e& Cash digital wallet, making it easier and faster for users in...
MTN Group, the South African telecommunications giant, has announced a partnership with UK-based video software provider Synamedia to develop a new...
• Tunisia is exploring private 5G networks to help companies set up high-speed, low-latency connections tailored to their needs.• The government has...
The Global AI Summit on Africa began today, April 3, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda. Over 1,000 participants from 95 countries and more than 100 AI companies are...
The court's decision to release MTN Cameroon's seized assets is a crucial development that not only safeguards the company's operational stability but...
 (Ecofin Agency)   The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the European Commission have launched a broadband mapping project...
Smart Africa is working with 10 African countries to align e-commerce and digital payment policies. A workshop was held in Brazzaville to kickstart the...
Africa has long struggled with limited mobile network coverage, especially in remote areas where traditional cell towers are costly and difficult to...
The East African Community has approved a roadmap to modernize and unify payment systems across member states. The plan targets faster transactions,...
With sustained investment in digital education and infrastructure, Nigeria is on track to becoming a global leader in the digital economy, fostering...

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