Ethio Telecom has concluded the Cursor Ethiopia AI Hackathon 2026, bringing together more than 300 developers, students and innovators to develop artificial intelligence solutions aimed at addressing real-world challenges across multiple sectors. Held at the Adwa Museum, the hackathon was organised in partnership with Cursor Ethiopia and Ethiopia’s Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MInT). Participants…
Huawei has unveiled an upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network Solution for Southern Africa, strengthening its strategy to support AI-driven digital transformation through secure, intelligent and autonomous network infrastructure. The announcement was made during the Huawei Network Summit 2026 in Johannesburg, where the company also introduced its enhanced Xinghe Intelligent Network product portfolio alongside the Xinghe AI…
Meta Platforms has unveiled a major upgrade to its Meta AI assistant, introducing autonomous task automation, calendar integration and advanced productivity features as the company intensifies competition with OpenAI, Google and Anthropic in the rapidly evolving AI market. The update marks a significant shift in Meta’s AI strategy. While the company has traditionally focused on…
Twelve Kenyan startups have been selected to join Cohort 4 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, marking a new chapter for the programme as it shifts its focus towards supporting early-stage innovators developing inclusive education technologies. Launched in Nairobi on July 23, 2026, the fellowship, implemented by iHub, has introduced a new 18-month programme designed…
Absa and South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs have launched the country’s first bank-based mobile Smart ID branch, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to digital identity services by bringing government services closer to underserved communities. The mobile unit, unveiled at the Mall of Tembisa, enables citizens to apply for Smart ID cards, complete…
The Mastercard Foundation has launched the Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize, a new initiative backed by a $500 million commitment over the next decade to recognize African universities driving institutional transformation and expanding opportunities for young people across the continent. The annual prize aims to celebrate higher education institutions delivering measurable impact in…
MTN Group has reaffirmed the importance of expanding economic opportunity, strengthening regional integration and investing in digital connectivity as key drivers of Africa’s long-term prosperity during the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation (KMF) Winter Seminar. Speaking at the seminar, MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita said Africa’s future would be shaped less by migration itself and…
Britam Uganda and Airtel Money Uganda have partnered to expand access to insurance, investment and other inclusive financial services through mobile technology, making regulated financial solutions more accessible to customers across Uganda. The collaboration, launched under the Insurance Ku Ssimu campaign, is designed to reduce barriers to financial protection by simplifying access to insurance and…
