Mozambique is accelerating its digital transformation agenda, with the government positioning technology as a critical enabler of economic growth, public sector modernization, and inclusive service delivery. Speaking at the opening of the II Sector Coordinating Council in Chidenguele, Gaza Province, Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation América Muchanga called for faster implementation of strategic digital…
Egypt is accelerating its vision of becoming a leading digital economy by placing technology talent development, freelancing, and future-ready skills at the center of its national transformation agenda. During the WorkShift Summit 2026, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) reaffirmed its commitment to preparing young Egyptians for the evolving world of work, where…
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) is taking another significant step toward strengthening the country’s innovation ecosystem through the launch of a seven-day Improve Your Business (IYB) training programme. Designed to empower local innovators beyond the product development stage, the initiative reflects a growing recognition that innovation alone is not enough—successful commercialization…
South Africa marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey by hosting the first-ever Google Cloud Summit on African soil, bringing together global technology executives, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the future of cloud computing and artificial intelligence across the continent. Held under the theme “Google Cloud is building for Africa,” the summit…
MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita has been appointed as a founding commissioner of the AI for Good Global Commission, a United Nations International Telecommunication Union (ITU) initiative focused on expanding digital access, building trust and accelerating economic impact through the responsible use of artificial intelligence. The appointment places MTN at the centre of…
Gabon has strengthened its digital transformation journey with the inauguration of its first Tier III international-standard datacenter, a major milestone in advancing the country’s digital sovereignty. Officially inaugurated on July 4, 2026, under the leadership of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the facility reflects Gabon’s growing commitment to treating digital infrastructure as a strategic national…
Powertel Communications and Paratus Zimbabwe have activated the first phase of a new cross-border fibre route that will strengthen digital connectivity across Southern Africa. The live section, stretching between Plumtree and Bulawayo, marks the first milestone in a public-private partnership signed in June 2025 to build high-capacity fibre infrastructure linking Zimbabwe with Botswana, Zambia, South…
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame will co-chair the newly launched AI for Good Global Commission alongside Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, marking a significant milestone for Africa’s role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence. The commission brings together governments, technology companies and multilateral organisations to promote equitable AI development, strengthen global cooperation and bridge the digital…
Google Play has launched its first Indie Games Fund for Africa, committing $1 million to support independent game studios across 32 African countries as they scale their businesses and bring African-made games to global audiences. The initiative provides equity-free funding alongside technical support and mentorship, reflecting Google’s growing investment in Africa’s expanding gaming and digital…
Microsoft has unveiled Microsoft Frontier Company, a new operating business backed by a $2.5 billion investment to accelerate enterprise AI adoption and help organizations achieve measurable business outcomes through large-scale AI transformation. As part of the initiative, Microsoft will embed 6,000 industry specialists and AI engineers within customer organizations to co-design, deploy and continuously optimize…
Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is signalling a major shift in Africa’s industrial strategy by positioning itself as more than a financier of mining projects. Through a $125 million investment in electric mobility company Spiro, the bank is supporting the development of a complete electric vehicle battery value chain that keeps more value within Africa. Rather…
Guinea is strengthening its digital transformation agenda through a new strategic engagement with Huawei, as the government seeks to accelerate the development of critical digital infrastructure and position technology as a catalyst for national growth. During a working visit to China, Minister of Communication, Digital Economy and Innovation Mourana Soumah held high-level discussions with Huawei…
