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…
The World Bank Group has appointed Sylvain Kakou as Country Manager for Gabon, strengthening its country-level leadership and reinforcing its commitment to supporting the country’s economic development, poverty reduction and private sector growth. In his new role, Kakou will lead the World Bank Group’s engagement with the government, private sector, civil society and development partners….
Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building an inclusive digital ecosystem during a meeting with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as both parties explored ways to accelerate the country’s digital transformation agenda. The minister said Ghana is using the UNESCO Readiness Assessment Methodology…
South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has defended his engagement with ICT stakeholders, stating that government policy on equity equivalent investment programmes and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operators was developed independently and aligns with both the Democratic Alliance’s 2024 election manifesto and the Government of National Unity’s Medium Term Development…
Safaricom Ethiopia Telecommunications PLC has signed a joint venture agreement with Ethiopia’s National ID Program and Africom Technologies PLC to support the implementation of the National Fayda Digital ID Registration Project under Lots 3 and 4. The partnership marks another milestone in Ethiopia’s digital transformation journey and is expected to accelerate the rollout of the…
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…
