Zamtel unveils MyZamtel Super App and new digital Services

Zamtel has unveiled its MyZamtel Super App alongside two Zambia-first innovations, Create Your Own Bundle and Kongola Malaiti, as it expands digital connectivity and financial services across the country. The enhanced MyZamtel Super App allows customers to access Zamtel services and create personalised bundles based on their individual needs. The platform is designed to provide…

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South Africa’s ICASA Withdraws Telecom Affordability and OTT Inquiry Notices

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has withdrawn notices relating to its Telecommunications Affordability Inquiry and Inquiry into the Impact of Over-the-Top (OTT) Services. The notices, published in Government Gazette Nos. 4130 and 4129 respectively, are being withdrawn to allow ICASA to address administrative and procedural matters and ensure better regulatory alignment. ICASA…

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Airtel Africa Foundation expands Tech Fellowship programme to Zambia

The Airtel Africa Foundation is expanding its Tech Fellowship programme to Zambia, providing young people from underserved backgrounds with access to ICT and technology education. Through Airtel Zambia, the Foundation will support 50 students over five years as they pursue ICT and technology-related degrees at the University of Zambia (UNZA) and Copperbelt University (CBU). The…

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Lesotho Concludes Validation of Electronic Transactions and Communications Bill

Lesotho’s Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has concluded a two-day stakeholder validation workshop on the Electronic Transactions and Communications Bill 2026. The workshop brought together stakeholders to review and validate provisions of the proposed legislation, which seeks to strengthen trust and security…

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NCC Launches Zero-Rated Data Initiative for Educational Platforms

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has launched the Zero Rated Data Access to Approved Educational Platforms and Content Initiative, providing eligible learners with free daily data to access designated educational resources. Under the Operator-Sponsored Model, eligible users will receive up to 100MB of…

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Nigeria Urges Developers to Build Around New Digital Postcode System

Nigeria has begun efforts to integrate its new National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System into everyday digital services, with the government calling on businesses, developers and innovators to build applications around the system. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, said the launch of the national postcode system is the first step, with…

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Gabon Begins Validation of Digital Transformation Legal Framework

Gabon has begun validating draft legal texts aimed at strengthening the regulatory framework supporting the country’s digital transformation. The validation process started on October 1, 2026, in Nkok and is expected to run for approximately ten days. It brings together stakeholders from relevant sectoral administrations to review and consolidate proposals before they are submitted to…

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