The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially launched National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 under the theme “Together for a Safer Cyberspace.” The month-long campaign calls for shared responsibility for digital safety, with NITDA stressing that cybersecurity is no longer solely the responsibility of IT professionals, government agencies or security experts. Citizens, businesses and…
MTN Zambia has launched Sign Language Interpreter Videos at its Levy Mall Service Centre as part of efforts to improve accessibility and inclusion for customers who are deaf or hard of hearing. The launch was attended by representatives from the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA), the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD),…
Airtel Nigeria has completed the latest phase of its School Adoption Programme with a handover ceremony at St. George’s Primary School in Ipaja, Lagos. The school was among 10 Airtel-adopted schools that received infrastructure upgrades under the programme. The projects included renovated classrooms, improved water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities, as well as new solar-powered…
e& Egypt has announced a collaboration with Intel under the AI for Citizens initiative, a national digital literacy programme implemented by Intel in partnership with Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. The programme is designed to introduce non-technical citizens to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence in both Arabic and English. e& Egypt will serve…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for increased public and private sector investment in telecommunications infrastructure to accelerate broadband expansion, improve service quality and support Nigeria’s growing digital economy. NCC Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Aminu Maida, made the call at the opening of the maiden Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum…
Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has received a cybersecurity white paper from Academic City University, following a stakeholder roundtable held during last year’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The white paper brings together perspectives from academia, industry and the Cyber Security Authority, presenting recommendations focused on strengthening Ghana’s cybersecurity ecosystem. Key priorities include…
NEC Africa is expanding its presence in Uganda through new ISP partnerships, infrastructure deployments and growing opportunities in enterprise cybersecurity. The company recently secured a $75,000 contract with Savannah Uganda, an emerging internet service provider expanding 4G connectivity across Kampala and surrounding areas. The deployment uses Juniper MX304 routing technology to support high-capacity network performance…
Visa has launched the Visa Infinite Series in South Africa through its banking partners, introducing a flexible premium platform designed to reflect the changing expectations of affluent customers. The platform brings together Visa’s global payment capabilities, services and curated experiences, allowing issuers to shape premium propositions around local customer needs and evolve them over time….
