September 2026 – Page 4 – Hakuna Matata Media

Egypt and Mali Strenthen Digital Cooperation on Fibre Networks and AI

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Egypt and Mali have discussed strengthening cooperation in digital transformation, information technology and digital skills development following a meeting between the two countries’ communications ministers on September 27, 2026. The meeting brought together Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology and Mali’s Minister of Communications, Digital Economy and Information Technology, Hamdo Aguilian, alongside senior officials…

Uganda’s NCC2026 Strengthens Academia-Industry Links for Market-Ready Innovation

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Makerere University hosted the second day of the 10th National Conference on Communications (NCC2026), bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, academics and young innovators to discuss how Uganda can strengthen its innovation ecosystem and turn ideas into market-ready solutions. Held under the theme “Accelerating Market-Driven Innovation for Uganda’s Development,” the conference examined how academia, industry and…

MTN Uganda Opens ICT Hub for Refugees and Host Communities in Palabek

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MTN Uganda, through the MTN Uganda Foundation Digital Access Programme, has handed over a new ICT Hub at Palabek Refugee Settlement in Lamwo District to expand access to digital resources for refugees and the surrounding host community. Established in collaboration with HAF Uganda, the facility is equipped with 12 computers and internet connectivity. It is…

NITDA Wins Two IPRA Golden World Awards for AI Crisis Management

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Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR) and the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) have received two awards at the 2026 International Public Relations Association (IPRA) Golden World Awards in Athens, Greece. The organisations were recognised in the Artificial Intelligence in Crisis Management and Publication categories for their work on…

Gabon Advances African Priorities Ahead of ITU PP-26 Digita Governance Talks

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Gabon is seeking to strengthen Africa’s role in global digital governance as the country prepares for upcoming discussions on International Telecommunication Union governance. Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalization and Innovation Mark-Alexandre Doumba participated in a high-level African Union ministerial consultation on ITU governance on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General…

Paystack Launches South Africa’s First Onsite Card Checkout for Shopify

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Paystack has introduced South Africa’s first onsite card checkout for Shopify, allowing shoppers to complete card payments directly within a business’s online checkout without being redirected to a separate payment page. The update comes ahead of Black Friday, when businesses prepare for increased customer traffic and look for ways to improve the journey from product…

MTN Uganda Launches Mobile Money Toll Payments on Expressway

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MTN Uganda has launched Mobile Money toll payments on the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway, giving motorists a digital option to pay toll fees directly from their mobile phones. The service, introduced in partnership with Uganda’s Ministry of Works and Transport and the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway, is currently available at the Busega, Kajjansi and Mpala Toll Plazas. The initiative…

Spiro Academy Expands loT Skills Programme with All-Women Cohort in Uganda

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Spiro is expanding its technology skills development efforts in Uganda through the Spiro Academy, with Internet of Things (IoT) skills emerging as a key focus of its programmes. The company’s first-ever all-women cohort is providing young women from local communities with practical technology skills while creating opportunities to explore careers in the technology sector. The…