The SMART Zambia Institute, in partnership with Huawei Technologies Zambia Limited, is set to launch a five-day Artificial Intelligence (AI) Empowerment Training Programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of government leaders and technologists to understand, develop and apply AI solutions across the public sector. Announced in Lusaka on 30 October 2026, the programme will begin…
Airtel Africa plc has reported a strong financial and operational performance for the half year ended 30 September 2026, with revenue increasing by 28.2% to $3.823 billion. On a constant currency basis, revenue grew by 20.8%, reflecting continued demand for mobile connectivity, data services and mobile money across its African markets. The telecommunications group, which…
Airtel Uganda has expanded its telecommunications network by approximately 25% over the past two years, deploying 840 new sites and extending coverage through satellite technology, according to Managing Director Soumendra Sahu. Sahu described the expansion as a record pace for the company, which has operated in Uganda for 16 years. He said the investment was…
MTN MoMo Uganda has partnered with C-Care Uganda’s IHK Hospital in Namuwongo to introduce digital payment services for healthcare, allowing patients and caregivers to settle medical bills using their mobile phones. The collaboration aims to simplify hospital payment procedures by eliminating the need for patients and their families to queue at payment counters or move…
Uganda’s Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has received ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS), following an official handover by the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U). The certification was presented at a ceremony officiated by Henry Musasizi, Uganda’s Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development. It recognises FIA’s adoption of an…
Liberia’s Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has deployed two assessment teams to identify telecommunications coverage gaps across 14 counties, identifying 15 potential locations for new mobile network towers under the country’s Universal Access Fund (UAF). The assessment covers communities across Liberia’s western, central and southeastern regions, focusing on areas where limited telecommunications infrastructure continues to restrict access…
Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has been confirmed as Chair of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Communication and ICT (AU STC-ICT) during its 6th Ordinary Session in Libreville, Gabon. The appointment gives Ghana a leading role in shaping continental discussions on communication, information and communication technology (ICT)…
Mastercard, in partnership with Interswitch, has announced the launch of Google Pay for eligible Mastercard cardholders in Nigeria, enabling consumers to make secure, convenient and contactless payments using Android devices. The launch represents another milestone in Nigeria’s expanding digital payments ecosystem, giving consumers additional payment options while introducing tokenised mobile payments into everyday transactions. Through…
