MTN Ghana has launched a new program called the SME Accelerate Program to help small and medium-sized businesses grow and do better. This program is made to support small businesses in Ghana by giving them the tools and advice they…
Namibia has taken a big step to protect its people, businesses, and government from online dangers by launching the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team, known as NAM-CSIRT to strengthen national cybersecurity. The official announcement was made by the Communications…
Visa has announced new partnerships to expand its Africa Fintech Accelerator Program at GITEX Africa 2025. This program is a three-month initiative that helps fintech startups in Africa grow by offering mentorship, training, and funding opportunities. Visa’s goal is to…
Nokia partners with the Moroccan government to support their Digital Plan 2030 during GITEX Africa 2025. This is an exciting step for Morocco as it works to become more connected and digital. During the event in Marrakech, Nokia and the…
Airtel Uganda has taken a big step to help protect its customers from scam messages by launching Africa’s first SMS Spam Alert System powered by artificial intelligence (AI). This new service is the first of its kind in East Africa…
Starlink receives authorization to operate in Guinea-Bissau. On April 10, 2025, the National Regulatory Authority for Information and Communication Technologies (ARN-TIC) officially granted Starlink Guinea-Bissau a Provisional General Authorization. This means Starlink now has the green light from ARN-TIC to…
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has stopped the issuance of new SASSA payment cards, causing uncertainty for over 28 million social grant beneficiaries across the country. This means that South Africa has halted the issuance of new SASSA payment…
As Africa’s digital economy continues its remarkable growth trajectory, businesses across the continent face both unprecedented opportunities and unique challenges. From established enterprises in Lagos and Nairobi to emerging startups in Accra and Johannesburg, organisations are seeking effective digital strategies…
Equinix, a global leader in data centers, plans to invest $140 million to enhance internet access in Southern Nigeria over the next two years. This is part of their broader strategy to expand digital infrastructure across the region. Equinix’s investment…
In Zimbabwe, the government is planning to keep track of every single mobile phone in the country. The Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe, or POTRAZ for short, wants to do this to combat cybercrime. They believe that by…
