The Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) has participated in the 3rd National ICT Summit, which brought together stakeholders to explore how artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and innovation can support Uganda’s ambition of achieving 10X economic growth and building a USD 500 billion economy. Organised by the ICT Association of Uganda, the summit…
South Africa is pursuing a range of strategic initiatives to strengthen its position in global connectivity while expanding access to digital skills, infrastructure and economic opportunities, according to Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi. As part of efforts to use digital skills to address gender-based violence (GBV), Malatsi addressed more than 100 women from…
MTN Uganda, in partnership with WWF Uganda, has launched the second season of PachiPanda, an initiative supporting young Ugandans developing technology-driven solutions to environmental challenges. The programme, themed “Nature Meets Innovation: Unlocking Africa’s Green Economy,” targets innovators aged 18 to 35 with practical and scalable solutions that can advance environmental conservation while creating businesses, jobs…
The Deloitte Innovation Hub has invested more than $30 million to date and plans to invest an additional $80 million over the next three years as it expands its digital capabilities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The hub, established by Deloitte to harness Egypt’s technology talent, has grown from 23 professionals at launch…
Samsung has introduced Scan to Pay, a new QR payment feature provided by EFT Corp and integrated into Samsung Wallet, giving Galaxy users in South Africa another option for making everyday payments. The feature allows users to complete in-store and online transactions by scanning QR codes at participating merchants. Instead of using a physical card,…
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has become the first state-owned enterprise in Zambia to be onboarded onto the SMART Office Management System, marking a significant step in the corporation’s digital transformation journey. The system was officially commissioned and handed over to ZACL by Secretary to Cabinet Patrick Kangwa during a ceremony held on September 4,…
e& Egypt has been recognized as the best-performing mobile network in Egypt after earning the P3 Test Champion certification in an independent assessment conducted by global network performance specialist P3. The recognition highlights e& Egypt’s strong performance across key assessment dimensions, including Consumer Experience, Industry Experience, and AI Readiness. The results underscore the company’s ability…
Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has intensified public education activities across the Eastern Region following concerns surrounding the construction of a telecommunications mast at the Koforidua-Kumasi Lorry Station. As part of the exercise, the NCA engaged traders, transport operators and commuters at the Koforidua Central Market, including the Dwakeseɛ Mu and Dwaketewa Mu sections, to…
