Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has announced the graduation of more than 6,000 trainees from the third edition of its Cybersecurity Academy for Youth and Young Adults, known as the “Superhero Academy.” The graduation ceremony was held in Cairo on September 12, 2026, and attended by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat…
Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has completed the qualification stage of the country’s 5G spectrum licensing process, clearing three applicants to advance to the next phase. The regulator received four applications for spectrum licences covering the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz bands, with submissions closing at 5:00 p.m. on August 27, 2026. Following…
Zamtel has supported the 2026 JETS and TETS Fair, bringing together young innovators from across Zambia to showcase technology, science and STEM-based solutions. The event provided a platform for learners at different stages of education to demonstrate their creativity, problem-solving abilities and practical application of STEM skills. Participants ranged from early childhood learners as young…
Gabon has strengthened its national cybersecurity preparedness through a simulated cyberattack exercise involving several government administrations. Held on September 11, 2026, at the headquarters of the Agence Nationale des Infrastructures Numériques et des Fréquences (ANINF), the national cybersecurity exercise was designed to test the country’s ability to detect, respond to and coordinate actions during a…
Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is preparing to enter a new phase of growth focused on accelerating adoption, expanding transaction volumes and making cross-border payments more accessible across Africa. Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos, PAPSS Chief Executive Officer Mike Ogbalu III said the platform now operates in more than 30 African countries…
Thunes, the global money movement infrastructure provider, has expanded its Direct Global Network across the Middle East with new payout services in six markets: Bahrain, Lebanon, Oman, South Yemen, Syria and the United Arab Emirates. The expansion strengthens Thunes’ cross-border payment infrastructure in the region, enabling members of its Direct Global Network to process payouts…
Telecel Ghana has hosted 100 girls from Ghana’s Upper West and Volta Regions as part of the government’s Girls in ICT initiative, supporting efforts to encourage more young people to develop digital skills and pursue careers in technology. The programme, organised under the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation’s Girls in ICT initiative, brought…
Algerian telecommunications operator Djezzy has signed a framework agreement with the Union Générale des Commerçants et Artisans Algériens (UGCAA) to support the digital transformation of traders and artisans across Algeria. The partnership is aimed at helping vendors, traders and business owners adopt digital solutions while contributing to the development of Algeria’s wider business ecosystem. Through…
