SMART Zambia’s e-Government Division has trained 146 public officers across three districts in Southern Province as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen digital skills and improve public service delivery through enhanced ICT capacity. The training, delivered by the SMART Zambia Southern Provincial ICT Unit, brought together officers from the District Commissioner administrations of Gwembe,…
Decide has partnered with Café One, Nigeria’s largest co-working space network, to expand access to AI-powered workplace productivity tools for entrepreneurs, startups and professionals across the country. Under the partnership, Café One members will receive complimentary access to Decide as part of their membership. With more than 30 co-working locations nationwide, Café One supports a…
Cassava Technologies has strengthened Africa’s cloud infrastructure capabilities after Africa Data Centres was designated a Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro peering location in Johannesburg, marking a major milestone for the continent’s digital infrastructure and cloud ecosystem. The designation positions Johannesburg as Africa’s first Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro location, enabling enterprises to access more resilient, secure and…
Spain are FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the tournament final. A disciplined defensive display and a decisive goal secured the title, capping off an outstanding campaign that showcased Spain’s consistency, resilience, and tactical excellence throughout the competition. The victory marks another historic chapter in Spanish football, as…
Helios Towers has announced plans to invest $150 million in Senegal to expand the country’s telecommunications infrastructure, reinforcing ongoing efforts to improve connectivity and accelerate digital transformation. The proposed investment was unveiled during a meeting between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye and Helios Towers Chief Executive Officer Tom Greenwood. As one of the world’s…
Norfund has appointed Naana Winful Fynn as Executive Vice President (EVP) for Financial Inclusion, strengthening its leadership team as the development finance institution continues to expand access to financial services across developing markets. The appointment also sees Winful Fynn join Norfund’s management team, succeeding Erik Sandersen, who recently assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer….
Airtel Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Uganda’s digital transformation agenda following high-level discussions with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and National Guidance on expanding connectivity, increasing smartphone access and accelerating digital inclusion. A delegation led by Airtel Uganda Managing Director and CEO Soumendra Sahu met with Minister Justine Kasule Lumumba as…
South Sudan has taken a major step toward next-generation connectivity with the conclusion of a two-day inception workshop to launch the development of the country’s National Spectrum Management and 5G Strategy. Organised by the National Communication Authority (NCA), the workshop brought together representatives from the Ministry of ICT and Postal Services, the Eastern Africa Regional…
