Akuna Learning, part of The Akuna Group chaired by Sir Idris Elba, has opened applications for a free artificial intelligence filmmaking programme targeting aspiring and emerging creators in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa. The programme, From Script to Screen with AI, is being delivered in collaboration with Google, supported by US$1 million…
MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s digital infrastructure, financial inclusion and digital sovereignty during a working visit on 26 October 2026. The visit coincides with MTN Ghana’s 30th anniversary of operations in the country. Mupita said Ghana remains an important market for the Group, highlighting MTN’s…
Bathabile Moreki, founder of The Perfume Co Africa (TPC Africa), has launched TPC Africa Mobile, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in South Africa that provides prepaid connectivity through MTN’s network infrastructure. The service combines mobile voice and data packages with digital payment features, targeting consumers and entrepreneurs. Customers can access TPC Africa Mobile through…
Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) has activated its 2,000th base station in Nigeria, expanding mobile connectivity across previously unserved and underserved communities. The company said recent testing at a dual-band site in Yebu delivered 4G download speeds exceeding 81 Mbps. AMN said its infrastructure now represents 10% of the active tower footprint of Africa’s largest mobile…
Datacentrix has announced a strategic partnership with global cybersecurity company Utimaco to provide hardware security modules (HSMs), cryptographic key management and data protection technologies to organisations across Africa. The partnership comes as demand for advanced cybersecurity solutions grows amid tighter regulatory requirements and increased digital adoption. Organisations across financial services, telecommunications, government, healthcare, automotive and…
Akuna Learning, part of The Akuna Group chaired by Sir Idris Elba, has opened applications for a free artificial intelligence filmmaking programme targeting aspiring and emerging creators in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa. The programme, From Script to Screen with AI, is being delivered in collaboration with Google, supported by US$1 million…
MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s digital infrastructure, financial inclusion and digital sovereignty during a working visit on 26 October 2026. The visit coincides with MTN Ghana’s 30th anniversary of operations in the country. Mupita said Ghana remains an important market for the Group, highlighting MTN’s…
Bathabile Moreki, founder of The Perfume Co Africa (TPC Africa), has launched TPC Africa Mobile, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in South Africa that provides prepaid connectivity through MTN’s network infrastructure. The service combines mobile voice and data packages with digital payment features, targeting consumers and entrepreneurs. Customers can access TPC Africa Mobile through…
Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) has activated its 2,000th base station in Nigeria, expanding mobile connectivity across previously unserved and underserved communities. The company said recent testing at a dual-band site in Yebu delivered 4G download speeds exceeding 81 Mbps. AMN said its infrastructure now represents 10% of the active tower footprint of Africa’s largest mobile…
Mozambique’s Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) has held discussions with the Foundation for Business Competitiveness (FUNDEC) to explore potential collaboration on digital connectivity, business competitiveness and economic development. The meeting took place on 27 October at INCM’s premises, where the regulator’s Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Helena Fernandes, received a FUNDEC delegation led by Agostinho…
Spiro, an electric mobility company, has partnered with Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESP) to launch the Women in E-Mobility programme, an initiative aimed at empowering 5,000 women across Africa through electric mobility, entrepreneurship support and income-generating opportunities. The programme will begin with a pilot in Rwanda, targeting 500 women. Participants will receive skills, tools and access…
Telecom Namibia has hosted students from the International University of Management (IUM) at its Wanaheda Network Site, providing practical exposure to telecommunications infrastructure and mobile network technologies. The visit formed part of IUM’s planned educational tour and was led by Andrew Monderu, an Implementation and Rollout Engineer at Telecom Namibia. During the tour, students explored…
