Zambia has launched an Artificial Intelligence Sensitisation Workshop under the Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) Programme, bringing together government, regional institutions and development partners to strengthen AI governance and promote the responsible adoption of emerging technologies. The initiative is being implemented by the Ministry of Technology and Science in collaboration with the…
Omobio and Moov Africa Côte d’Ivoire have entered into an exclusive International A2P Messaging and Firewall Solution agreement aimed at strengthening messaging security, improving commercial oversight and unlocking new revenue opportunities from international enterprise messaging traffic. The partnership establishes a framework that gives Moov Africa Côte d’Ivoire greater visibility and control over international enterprise messaging…
Vodacom has signed a new collaboration protocol with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to strengthen digital inclusion and accelerate telecommunications development across Africa. The agreement was signed during the AI for Good Summit by Vodacom Group Chief External Affairs Officer Ayman Essam and ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau Director Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, reinforcing a shared commitment…
Cloudflare has announced the general availability of Precursor, a next-generation behavioral validation engine designed to help organizations detect and stop increasingly sophisticated automated bot traffic without disrupting legitimate users. Built directly on Cloudflare’s global edge network, Precursor continuously analyses user interactions throughout an entire browsing session rather than relying on traditional one-time security checks such…
TikTok has unveiled a series of new initiatives aimed at strengthening AI literacy, improving transparency around AI-generated content and enhancing protections against AI-generated spam as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into digital platforms. Announced during the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, the new measures reflect TikTok’s ongoing commitment to helping users engage with…
Equatorial Guinea has taken another step in advancing its digital transformation agenda after state-owned telecommunications operator GETESA signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Huawei to modernise the country’s national telecommunications network. The agreement, signed in Malabo in the presence of Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue and senior government officials, marks the beginning of a…
Madagascar has reached a major milestone in its digital transformation journey after successfully testing Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity technology, becoming only the third African country to conduct a live trial after Kenya and Uganda. The demonstration was carried out by Airtel Madagascar in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Development, Posts and Telecommunications (MNDPT), with participation…
Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has assured employees of Ghana Digital Centres Ltd. (GDCL) that their jobs remain secure following the recent flooding incident that disrupted the company’s operations. Speaking during a meeting with the GDCL Board, management and staff, the minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting both…
