MTN Zambia has expanded its affordable smartphone portfolio with the launch of the Alola Max 2 and Alola 5G, as the telecommunications operator continues efforts to make advanced mobile technology more accessible across the country. The new devices build on the Alola smartphone range, which has recorded more than 200,000 units sold since its launch…
Smart Africa has called for stronger public-private collaboration to build a trusted, inclusive and sustainable digital future across Africa and globally. The organisation made the call during the opening Council Panel of the second annual Global Digital Collaboration Conference, GDC26, in Geneva. Smart Africa was represented by Dr. Ralph Oyini Mbouna, Director of Digital Transformation…
HPE has announced an expanded collaboration with Oracle to support the continued expansion of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s global AI infrastructure through the deployment of HPE Juniper Networking across Oracle’s AI data centres. The collaboration builds on more than a decade of engineering work between Oracle and Juniper Networks and expands the relationship to include networking…
Malawi has expanded rural digital connectivity with the activation of a new telecommunications tower in Kalira Village, Traditional Authority Kalumbu, providing improved mobile and internet services to a community that has historically faced limited network access. The tower was developed under the Last Mile Rural Connectivity Project, a government initiative focused on extending telecommunications infrastructure…
A delegation from Gabon’s Ministry of Interior, Security and Decentralisation has concluded a nearly two-week immersion programme in Rwanda, examining the country’s approach to digital transformation and the use of technology in public administration and service delivery. During the programme, the Gabonese officials explored Rwanda’s experience in e-governance, artificial intelligence and the development of national…
The Transport Company of the Democratic Republic of Congo (TRANSCO) has launched the pilot phase of an electronic ticketing system featuring secure digital tickets and QR codes, marking a new step in the company’s efforts to modernise operations and improve revenue management. The pilot programme was officially launched on August 31, 2026, in Masina’s Quartier…
CAMTEL and the National Association of Private Institutions of Higher Education of Cameroon (ANIPES) have signed a Framework Agreement to accelerate the digital transformation and modernisation of private higher education institutions across Cameroon. The partnership, signed on September 2, 2026, will provide participating institutions with improved connectivity and technology solutions aimed at strengthening teaching, administration…
AXIAN Group and the African Development Bank have launched a major women’s financial inclusion programme aimed at expanding access to finance and business support for women-led enterprises across five African countries. Supported by the African Development Bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative and the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi), the programme…
