Spiro, an African electric mobility company, has signed a strategic partnership with Yadea, a global manufacturer of electric two-wheelers, to expand accessible and sustainable electric transport across Africa. The partnership combines Yadea’s manufacturing and research and development capabilities with Spiro’s operational network and battery-swapping ecosystem across seven African countries. The companies aim to establish a…
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has held discussions with Google’s global civic responsibility leadership on the role of artificial intelligence in electoral processes. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, met with Google Global Lead for Civic Responsibility David J. Lopez on September 11, 2026, in Ottawa, Canada. The meeting took place on the…
Submer and Edgecore Networks have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore AI-ready data centre infrastructure opportunities across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META). The strategic collaboration brings together complementary capabilities across critical layers of the AI infrastructure stack. Submer provides advisory and consultancy, data centre design and build, IT integration, power infrastructure…
Nigeria’s Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms Initiative aimed at reducing data-cost barriers to digital learning across the country. Developed in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, the initiative will provide zero-rated access to approved digital education platforms and learning resources. The programme is intended to enable students…
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has introduced a comprehensive digital transformation and cloud governance policy package aimed at accelerating cloud adoption, strengthening data sovereignty and attracting large-scale investment in digital infrastructure. The initiative is built around four interconnected frameworks designed to create a secure, resilient and standardised cloud ecosystem across Nigeria’s public and…
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has announced the graduation of more than 6,000 trainees from the third edition of its Cybersecurity Academy for Youth and Young Adults, known as the “Superhero Academy.” The graduation ceremony was held in Cairo on September 12, 2026, and attended by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat…
Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has completed the qualification stage of the country’s 5G spectrum licensing process, clearing three applicants to advance to the next phase. The regulator received four applications for spectrum licences covering the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz bands, with submissions closing at 5:00 p.m. on August 27, 2026. Following…
Zamtel has supported the 2026 JETS and TETS Fair, bringing together young innovators from across Zambia to showcase technology, science and STEM-based solutions. The event provided a platform for learners at different stages of education to demonstrate their creativity, problem-solving abilities and practical application of STEM skills. Participants ranged from early childhood learners as young…
