M-PESA Africa has received two awards at the Vodacom Group CEO Awards for its Tap to Pay partnership with Vodacom Tanzania and Visa, recognising the mobile money innovation developed around the M-PESA Visa Virtual Card. The solution enables M-PESA Super App customers in Tanzania to make contactless payments using their mobile phones at Visa-accepting point-of-sale…
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has launched the Nigeria Tech Outlook Report to strengthen data-driven policymaking and support the country’s digital economy. The report was unveiled during the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Abuja. The initiative aims to improve access to…
Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has officially launched operations in Malawi, expanding its presence across sub-Saharan Africa to 16 countries. The new operation will initially provide Starlink enterprise connectivity solutions to businesses and organisations across the country. Operating as Paratus Malawi, the company will offer professionally managed connectivity services backed by the…
Côte d’Ivoire has launched the first operational phase of a digital tourism platform developed by Cybastion to streamline administrative procedures for tourism businesses across the country. The platform was launched on November 10 in Abidjan by the Ministry of Tourism and Leisure, through its Directorate of Information Technology, Digitalisation and Start-up Development (DIDDS), in partnership…
M-PESA Africa has received two awards at the Vodacom Group CEO Awards for its Tap to Pay partnership with Vodacom Tanzania and Visa, recognising the mobile money innovation developed around the M-PESA Visa Virtual Card. The solution enables M-PESA Super App customers in Tanzania to make contactless payments using their mobile phones at Visa-accepting point-of-sale…
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has launched the Nigeria Tech Outlook Report to strengthen data-driven policymaking and support the country’s digital economy. The report was unveiled during the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Abuja. The initiative aims to improve access to…
Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has officially launched operations in Malawi, expanding its presence across sub-Saharan Africa to 16 countries. The new operation will initially provide Starlink enterprise connectivity solutions to businesses and organisations across the country. Operating as Paratus Malawi, the company will offer professionally managed connectivity services backed by the…
Côte d’Ivoire has launched the first operational phase of a digital tourism platform developed by Cybastion to streamline administrative procedures for tourism businesses across the country. The platform was launched on November 10 in Abidjan by the Ministry of Tourism and Leisure, through its Directorate of Information Technology, Digitalisation and Start-up Development (DIDDS), in partnership…
The African Union Commission has held discussions with the GSMA on advancing digital inclusion across Africa, focusing on expanding access to digital devices, encouraging meaningful use of digital services and addressing language barriers. The discussions took place during a bilateral meeting between H.E. Lerato D. Mataboge, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the African Union…
Ghana has called for emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), satellite connectivity and digital infrastructure, to be developed and deployed in ways that address human needs, bridge the digital divide and create opportunities for all. The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, made the call during a panel discussion on emerging…
Airtel Rwanda has partnered with TAJYIRE Electronics to improve smartphone accessibility and accelerate the adoption of 4G services across the country. The telecommunications operator announced that the two companies had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand access to smartphones and digital solutions for individuals and businesses in Rwanda. Through the partnership, Airtel Rwanda…
Ghana has launched the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)-TikTok Digital Commerce Labs, an initiative aimed at equipping young entrepreneurs and small businesses with digital skills to expand their operations, reach wider markets and create employment opportunities. The programme will provide practical training in digital marketing, brand development, content creation, business storytelling, social commerce, e-commerce strategies,…
