MTN Ghana has officially launched DigiFest 2026 alongside a three-day Tech Fair, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts to showcase ideas, technologies and solutions shaping Ghana’s growing digital ecosystem. The launch brought together MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett and Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, highlighting the collaboration between the…
Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with UNICEF, is expanding access to digital learning across Nigerian schools by identifying communities where connectivity and technology can deliver the greatest educational impact. The foundation said collaboration with local governments has helped it better understand the needs of schoolchildren and identify schools that could benefit most from digital learning…
MTN South Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital connectivity and creating opportunities for young people across the country, with a focus on supporting innovation, digital skills and sustainable development. MTN South Sudan CEO Mapula Bodibe made the remarks during the Youth Dialogue and Engagement Event at the University of Juba, held as part…
Nigeria is seeking to strengthen its position as an investment destination for digital infrastructure by moving beyond a traditional regulatory approach and creating conditions that actively support market growth, private-sector participation and technology investment. The approach was outlined by Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), during a fireside chat…
Egypt is advancing plans to expand digital government services, strengthen digital infrastructure and increase outsourcing exports as the country continues to position technology as a driver of economic growth. The plans were discussed during a meeting between Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindi, and a delegation from the Egyptian Businessmen’s Association led…
The Government of Ghana has launched a five-day AI and Robotics Summer Bootcamp designed to introduce young people to artificial intelligence, robotics, coding and other emerging technologies through practical, hands-on learning. The programme brings together 100 students from 19 schools as part of government efforts to expose young Ghanaians to technology at an early age…
Beneficiaries of Ghana’s 2025 Girls-In-ICT programme are gaining practical exposure to the technology industry through the ongoing Girls-In-ICT Open Day, with an industry visit to ATC Ghana in Accra giving participants an opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world applications. Held on September 8, 2026, the visit was designed to provide the girls with greater…
Côte d’Ivoire is expanding digital skills development within its technical and vocational education system through a new partnership between the Ministry in charge of Technical Education, Cybastion and THEYA Foundation. The partnership is being implemented through the Africa DigiEmpower programme, which aims to strengthen the digital capabilities of educators and equip technical and vocational schools…
