Ghana is positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s artificial intelligence revolution, with the government unveiling an ambitious vision to transform the country into a leading AI hub on the continent. During a strategic engagement with PwC Ghana, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging emerging technologies as key…
Beltone Asset Management has partnered with Telda to expand access to investment opportunities for a broader segment of Egyptians through a fully digital and user-friendly experience. The collaboration brings together Beltone’s expertise in asset management and Telda’s rapidly growing fintech platform, creating a seamless pathway for users to access professionally managed investment products directly from…
Côte d’Ivoire is preparing for a transformative phase in its digital journey with the planned launch of Starlink services and the rollout of 5G technology beginning in July 2026. Announced by Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation Djibril Ouattara during the government’s Gouv’Talk online dialogue series, these developments signal a strong commitment to accelerating…
Gabon has unveiled an ambitious push to accelerate its national digital transformation agenda, backed by a 2026 budget allocation of XAF 82 billion (approximately $133 million). The investment underscores the government’s strategy to place digital technology at the center of economic diversification, sovereignty, and long-term competitiveness. The initiative forms part of Gabon’s broader 2025–2030 digital…
Huawei Cloud has reinforced its commitment to advancing Egypt’s fintech ecosystem through its presence at the Huawei Cloud FinTech Summit 2026 in Cairo. The event, themed around empowering fintech innovation through cloud computing, AI, data, and secure digital infrastructure, convened key stakeholders across financial services, technology, and innovation to explore the future of digital transformation…
MTN Uganda has strengthened its commitment to digital financial inclusion by rewarding two parents in Mbale who consistently used its mobile money ecosystem to pay school fees. The initiative forms part of an ongoing campaign encouraging the adoption of cashless school fee payments through the MoMo platform. Through the MoMo service, every school fee transaction…
Paratus Group through its subsidiary Paratus Namibia has reached a major milestone with the launch of Namibia’s first private LTE and 5G mobile network. The achievement marks a significant step in the country’s telecommunications evolution and reinforces the group’s long-term commitment to building resilient, future-ready digital infrastructure across Africa. The rollout involved a major infrastructure…
Uganda Airlines is preparing for a major phase of growth with plans to acquire 10 new aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, a move that could significantly expand the national carrier’s passenger and cargo operations. To support the acquisition, the Ministry of Works and Transport has requested a supplementary budget allocation, marking one of the most…
