MTN Group has secured conditional approval from Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for its proposed acquisition of the remaining stake in IHS Holding Limited, marking a major regulatory milestone in the telecommunications group’s planned $2.2 billion takeover of the tower company. The FCCPC approved the transaction on the condition that MTN sells…
Nigeria has inaugurated the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative Implementation Taskforce (NSCI-ITF), marking a new phase in the country’s efforts to move from developing its sovereign cloud framework to coordinated implementation. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is coordinating the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (NSCI), which provides a framework for strengthening Nigeria’s digital sovereignty and…
Ghana is strengthening its cybersecurity cooperation with the United Kingdom as part of efforts to build a safer, more resilient and trusted digital ecosystem. The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) said discussions with the British High Commission focused on deepening UK–Ghana collaboration across key cybersecurity priorities, including tackling cyber-enabled crime and financial fraud, promoting child online…
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…
