Standard Chartered Foundation, in partnership with Entlaq and Village Capital, has launched the second edition of the Women in Tech Accelerator in Egypt, targeting women-led technology start-ups with proven market validation and ambitions to scale. The 2026 cohort will support 12 technology-enabled start-ups through investment readiness training, business development support and tailored mentorship. At the…
Ghana and Malawi have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation and knowledge sharing in digital transformation, public sector innovation and the delivery of efficient digital public services. The commitment was made during a study visit by a Malawian delegation to Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, where officials explored Ghana’s digital transformation initiatives…
Liberia has strengthened its regulatory framework for satellite communications following the adoption of new Satellite Communications Guidelines by the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA). The guidelines are designed to expand digital connectivity, strengthen regulatory oversight and support the country’s wider digital transformation agenda. The new framework establishes clear requirements for satellite communications services, covering nationwide access,…
NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks have announced a multi-year strategic alliance aimed at helping organizations securely adopt artificial intelligence, modernize cybersecurity, simplify complex technology environments and strengthen cyber resilience for the AI era. The agreement, which represents Palo Alto Networks’ first strategic alliance of this kind with a global systems integrator, targets $1 billion…
Airtel Fursa Lab has been officially launched at Kijitonyama Secondary School in Tanzania, marking a new initiative aimed at strengthening digital skills, innovation and technology education among young people. The launch was officiated by Esi Prah, Head of Programmes at Airtel Africa Foundation, alongside representatives from Airtel and Dar Teknohama Business Incubator (DTBi). The initiative…
Zanzibar is strengthening its digital infrastructure as Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTCL) continues to expand connectivity and digital services across the islands. President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, visited the TTCL pavilion during the Kizimkazi Festival 2026, where he was briefed on the corporation’s contribution to Zanzibar’s growing digital…
Paratus Uganda has become the first internet service provider in the country to launch Starlink’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite service, expanding access to high-speed, low-latency connectivity for businesses across Uganda. The rollout follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding and operational licence agreement between the Uganda Communications Commission and Starlink on 15 May…
