Vodacom is highlighting the growing role of digital and information literacy as connectivity continues to expand across Africa, marking International Literacy Day 2026 under the theme, “Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity.” The telecommunications group said access to connectivity alone is not enough to ensure people benefit from the digital economy. It emphasised the…
ZARU, the South African rand-backed stablecoin, has expanded its banking ecosystem through a new partnership with Absa, one of South Africa’s largest banking groups. The partnership adds Absa to the network connecting ZARU with South Africa’s local banking infrastructure, strengthening the bridge between the physical rand and blockchain-based digital assets. The addition of a second…
Egypt is strengthening its technology and startup ecosystem as the government seeks to attract more investment, support entrepreneurship and accelerate the development of an innovation-driven digital economy. Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindi opened the sixth edition of the Tech Invest Egypt conference in Cairo on September 7, 2026, under the theme “Empowering…
Nokia has launched Mobile Core Early Access, a live hosted environment designed to give telecommunications providers and enterprises practical access to the software powering advanced mobile connectivity in the AI era. Available globally, the initiative aims to shorten the journey from technology awareness to informed planning, validation and adoption by allowing organisations to experience emerging…
Ghana’s government has partnered with 11 leading universities to integrate certifications from the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP) into existing degree and diploma programmes as part of efforts to strengthen digital skills development. The initiative is designed to narrow the gap between traditional academic education and the practical technology skills increasingly demanded by employers, giving…
M-PESA Ethiopia has expanded its cardless ATM cash withdrawal service through a new partnership with Awash Bank, giving customers broader access to cash withdrawals without requiring a physical bank card. Under the partnership, M-PESA customers can withdraw cash directly from supported Awash Bank ATMs using the M-PESA App. The service is designed to provide greater…
Zamtel has reaffirmed its commitment to youth innovation, STEM education and technology development in Zambia through its participation in the 2026 JETS and TETS Fair at the National Science Centre. Held under the theme, “Promoting Innovation and Competence Development in STEM Education,” the fair has brought together about 400 young innovators from all 10 provinces…
Egypt is set to expand its data centre and artificial intelligence infrastructure through new strategic partnerships involving Vodafone Business, Elsewedy Electric and Cassava Technologies. Announced in Cairo on September 8, 2026, the partnerships are expected to strengthen Egypt’s capacity to host and process data locally while supporting the country’s ambition to become a regional hub…
