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…
Nigeria Partners With Thales Alenia Space to Develop NigComSat-2A Nigeria has signed an agreement with Thales Alenia Space to develop NigComSat-2A, a new geostationary telecommunications satellite designed to expand digital connectivity across Africa. The agreement was signed between Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, and NIGCOMSAT Ltd, Nigeria’s government-owned satellite operator….
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,…
Mozambique’s Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) is developing a new Tariff Management System aimed at improving transparency around telecommunications tariffs and mobile data packages, with the platform expected to become operational in November 2026. The initiative follows concerns raised by consumers over the rapid depletion of mobile data packages. According to INCM, the complaints relate to…
Orange Egypt has partnered with MARAKEZ to deploy digital infrastructure, smart systems and integrated connectivity services across four residential and commercial developments in Egypt. The partnership covers Ramla on Egypt’s North Coast, District 5 in New Cairo, Aeon Towers in 6th of October City, and Mall of Arabia. Orange Egypt will design, install and operate…
Mastercard and Trip.com have partnered with Network International to showcase AI-powered booking experiences designed to transform how consumers search, book and pay for travel services. The collaboration demonstrates how Trip.com’s AI agent, TripGenie, can support an end-to-end travel booking journey through Mastercard’s Agent Suite for Merchants, with Network International providing acquiring capabilities. The initiative combines…
Egypt’s National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) has signed a cooperation protocol with Jupiter 2000 to provide specialised training designed to prepare young professionals for careers in enterprise resource management systems and information technology. The agreement was signed in Cairo on September 16, 2026, as part of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s strategy to strengthen…
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…
