Ghana introduces centralised technical review for government AI systems Ghana is set to introduce a centralised technical review process for artificial intelligence systems acquired by the public sector as part of efforts to strengthen oversight of government AI deployments. The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, announced the measure while speaking…
Vodafone has received a Platinum medal from EcoVadis for the third consecutive year, scoring 88 out of 100 and ranking in the top 1% of companies assessed by the sustainability ratings provider. EcoVadis evaluates companies across four areas: environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Vodafone’s score has improved for four consecutive years,…
Ethiopia’s national payment switch, EthSwitch, has presented a Unified Government Payment Platform (UGPP) designed to bring fragmented public bill-payment channels onto a single interoperable network. The platform was presented at the Ethiopia Finance Forum 2026 by Kidus Menfese, Senior Business Analyst at EthSwitch. The forum, convened by the National Bank of Ethiopia from September 29…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially launched National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 under the theme “Together for a Safer Cyberspace.” The month-long campaign calls for shared responsibility for digital safety, with NITDA stressing that cybersecurity is no longer solely the responsibility of IT professionals, government agencies or security experts. Citizens, businesses and…
Mukuru has launched the Mukuru Account & Card in South Africa, expanding its financial services beyond remittances and prepaid cards. The new account has been introduced in partnership with Bank Zero, the licensed sponsor bank, and is enabled by Paymentology and Mastercard. It combines everyday banking services with Mukuru’s established cross-border remittance offering through a…
Orange Côte d’Ivoire has certified 42 of its technicians as drone remote pilots after they completed 1,000 hours of field training. The certificates were awarded on September 25 in Assabou, Yamoussoukro, as part of the telecom operator’s efforts to integrate drone technology into network operations. Orange Côte d’Ivoire said the use of drones will support…
Ten women working in cybersecurity across Africa have received fellowships covering four SANS courses and two GIAC certification pathways, with training focused on defending generative AI applications and using AI to automate security operations. SANS is providing the training and certification support at no cost to recipients, while CyberSafe Foundation will provide mentorship throughout the…
Safaricom Ethiopia Telecommunications PLC has been recognised by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Innovation and Technology for its contribution to advancing the country’s Digital Agenda 2025 and supporting the objectives of Digital Agenda 2030. Safaricom Ethiopia’s Chief External Affairs Officer, Andualem Admassie, received the recognition from Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, Belete Molla, during the STRIDE…
