MTN Eswatini has partnered with Lubane SACCO to launch a device loan scheme aimed at improving access to smartphones and mobile connectivity for cooperative members in Eswatini. Under the partnership, eligible Lubane SACCO members can obtain smartphones through a loan arrangement facilitated by the SACCO, alongside MTN data packages. The initiative combines telecommunications services with…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the GSMA have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen Africa’s artificial intelligence ecosystem and accelerate the development and deployment of African-led AI solutions, including AI in African languages. The partnership combines the GSMA’s mobile industry expertise and networks with UNDP’s development programmes and innovation platforms to connect African…
MTN Zambia has appointed Joshua Sichinga as its new Chief Consumer Officer, effective 1 October 2026. Sichinga brings more than 25 years of professional experience, including over 15 years in Africa’s telecommunications sector. His expertise covers commercial strategy, marketing, customer experience, business transformation and business growth. Before joining MTN Zambia, he held senior leadership roles…
Ghana has launched the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2026 campaign, bringing together government and financial-sector stakeholders to strengthen cybersecurity as the country’s digital economy continues to expand. The campaign was officially launched on 1 October 2026, with discussions focused on protecting digital financial services and strengthening Ghana’s cybersecurity resilience. Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital…
STELLARIX Senegal is expanding its data centre capacity to meet growing demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure in Senegal and across Africa. The company said the expansion will increase hosting capacity for businesses and critical workloads while supporting the development of sovereign cloud services and AI applications. STELLARIX said the investment…
