EthSwitch Unveils Unified Government Payment Platform

Ethiopia’s national payment switch, EthSwitch, has presented a Unified Government Payment Platform (UGPP) designed to bring fragmented public bill-payment channels onto a single interoperable network. The platform was presented at the Ethiopia Finance Forum 2026 by Kidus Menfese, Senior Business Analyst at EthSwitch. The forum, convened by the National Bank of Ethiopia from September 29…

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Nigeria Launches National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially launched National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 under the theme “Together for a Safer Cyberspace.” The month-long campaign calls for shared responsibility for digital safety, with NITDA stressing that cybersecurity is no longer solely the responsibility of IT professionals, government agencies or security experts. Citizens, businesses and…

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Mukuru Launches Account and Card to Expand Digital Banking Services in South Africa

Mukuru has launched the Mukuru Account & Card in South Africa, expanding its financial services beyond remittances and prepaid cards. The new account has been introduced in partnership with Bank Zero, the licensed sponsor bank, and is enabled by Paymentology and Mastercard. It combines everyday banking services with Mukuru’s established cross-border remittance offering through a…

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Cybersafe and SANs Fund AI Security Training for African Women

Ten women working in cybersecurity across Africa have received fellowships covering four SANS courses and two GIAC certification pathways, with training focused on defending generative AI applications and using AI to automate security operations. SANS is providing the training and certification support at no cost to recipients, while CyberSafe Foundation will provide mentorship throughout the…

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Safaricom Ethiopia Recognised for Advancing Ethiopia’s Digital Agenda

Safaricom Ethiopia Telecommunications PLC has been recognised by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Innovation and Technology for its contribution to advancing the country’s Digital Agenda 2025 and supporting the objectives of Digital Agenda 2030. Safaricom Ethiopia’s Chief External Affairs Officer, Andualem Admassie, received the recognition from Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, Belete Molla, during the STRIDE…

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MTN Zambia Launches Sign Language Videos to Improve Customer Accessibility

MTN Zambia has launched Sign Language Interpreter Videos at its Levy Mall Service Centre as part of efforts to improve accessibility and inclusion for customers who are deaf or hard of hearing. The launch was attended by representatives from the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA), the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD),…

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