Nigerian cybersecurity startup Aeon has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding in a round led by Terra Industries. The round also attracted participation from Resilience17, the investment fund founded by Flutterwave co-founder and CEO Olugbenga Agboola, alongside DFS Labs, Kaleo Ventures, Seedstars and Ajim Capital. Aeon is developing cybersecurity infrastructure for critical organisations across Africa…
The Airtel Africa Foundation has announced a merit-based scholarship programme supporting deserving Zambian students from low socio-economic backgrounds who are pursuing technology-related undergraduate degree programmes. The fellowship is open to new entrants and first-year students admitted for the 2026/2027 academic year to eligible technology programmes at two participating public universities in Zambia. To qualify, applicants…
South Sudan’s National Communication Authority (NCA) has participated in the third African Preparatory Meeting, APM27-3, held in Tunisia as African regulators and industry stakeholders coordinate regional priorities ahead of the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27). The meeting was hosted by Tunisia’s National Frequency Agency and coordinated by the African Telecommunication Union. South Sudan’s delegation was…
Smart Africa and Kitsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on supporting public sector digital transformation across Africa. The partnership will concentrate on three key areas: Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), e-governance and artificial intelligence. The organisations plan to exchange practical experience, organise joint expert and educational sessions, and explore cooperation on developing digital…
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency, participated in a high-level global dialogue on digital innovation, emerging technologies, and inclusive digital transformation for sustainable development. The opening session brought together international leaders, including Dr Khalliur Rahman, President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly;…
Nigerian cybersecurity startup Aeon has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding in a round led by Terra Industries. The round also attracted participation from Resilience17, the investment fund founded by Flutterwave co-founder and CEO Olugbenga Agboola, alongside DFS Labs, Kaleo Ventures, Seedstars and Ajim Capital. Aeon is developing cybersecurity infrastructure for critical organisations across Africa…
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has held discussions with NVIDIA on expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence, computing, digital skills development, research and development, and support for startups and entrepreneurs. The meeting brought together Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindy and Paolo Guglielmini, NVIDIA’s Vice President for Europe, the Middle East…
Egypt’s National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) has signed a cooperation protocol with Al-Riyada University for Science and Technology to strengthen digital skills among students and graduates. The partnership will support training, research and innovation while helping align university education with the needs of the technology and telecommunications job market. Under the agreement, students will have access…
Space42 has strengthened its engagement with Senegal through a series of meetings focused on satellite communications and AI-powered geospatial technologies. The engagement brought the company together with senior representatives from Senegal’s national security leadership and other stakeholders. During the meetings, Space42 presented its capabilities in secure satellite communications and its AI-powered platform for geospatial Intelligence,…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have signed a Joint Project Preparation Facility (JPPF) Framework Agreement that will provide up to US$20 million to prepare high-impact infrastructure and industrial projects in South Africa and the wider Southern African region. Under the agreement, each institution can contribute up to…
Egypt’s National Telecommunications Institute (NTI) has signed a cooperation protocol with Digital Twin and Automation company 4DT.io to strengthen young people’s skills in digital transformation and automation. The agreement was signed in Cairo on 19 September 2026. The partnership forms part of Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology strategy to build digital capabilities and…
The Airtel Africa Foundation is supporting its second cohort of 20 first-year Ugandan students pursuing undergraduate degrees in technology-related fields through its Tech Fellowship programme. The fellowship covers tuition, accommodation and academic materials, while also providing a stipend to help beneficiaries meet essential academic expenses. The programme is specifically supporting students from financially constrained backgrounds,…
