South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has defended his engagement with ICT stakeholders, stating that government policy on equity equivalent investment programmes and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operators was developed independently and aligns with both the Democratic Alliance’s 2024 election manifesto and the Government of National Unity’s Medium Term Development…
Safaricom Ethiopia Telecommunications PLC has signed a joint venture agreement with Ethiopia’s National ID Program and Africom Technologies PLC to support the implementation of the National Fayda Digital ID Registration Project under Lots 3 and 4. The partnership marks another milestone in Ethiopia’s digital transformation journey and is expected to accelerate the rollout of the…
MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita has been appointed as a founding commissioner of the AI for Good Global Commission, a United Nations International Telecommunication Union (ITU) initiative focused on expanding digital access, building trust and accelerating economic impact through the responsible use of artificial intelligence. The appointment places MTN at the centre of…
Gabon has strengthened its digital transformation journey with the inauguration of its first Tier III international-standard datacenter, a major milestone in advancing the country’s digital sovereignty. Officially inaugurated on July 4, 2026, under the leadership of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the facility reflects Gabon’s growing commitment to treating digital infrastructure as a strategic national…
Powertel Communications and Paratus Zimbabwe have activated the first phase of a new cross-border fibre route that will strengthen digital connectivity across Southern Africa. The live section, stretching between Plumtree and Bulawayo, marks the first milestone in a public-private partnership signed in June 2025 to build high-capacity fibre infrastructure linking Zimbabwe with Botswana, Zambia, South…
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame will co-chair the newly launched AI for Good Global Commission alongside Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, marking a significant milestone for Africa’s role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence. The commission brings together governments, technology companies and multilateral organisations to promote equitable AI development, strengthen global cooperation and bridge the digital…
Google Play has launched its first Indie Games Fund for Africa, committing $1 million to support independent game studios across 32 African countries as they scale their businesses and bring African-made games to global audiences. The initiative provides equity-free funding alongside technical support and mentorship, reflecting Google’s growing investment in Africa’s expanding gaming and digital…
Microsoft has unveiled Microsoft Frontier Company, a new operating business backed by a $2.5 billion investment to accelerate enterprise AI adoption and help organizations achieve measurable business outcomes through large-scale AI transformation. As part of the initiative, Microsoft will embed 6,000 industry specialists and AI engineers within customer organizations to co-design, deploy and continuously optimize…
