The Government of Ghana has launched a five-day AI and Robotics Summer Bootcamp designed to introduce young people to artificial intelligence, robotics, coding and other emerging technologies through practical, hands-on learning. The programme brings together 100 students from 19 schools as part of government efforts to expose young Ghanaians to technology at an early age…
Beneficiaries of Ghana’s 2025 Girls-In-ICT programme are gaining practical exposure to the technology industry through the ongoing Girls-In-ICT Open Day, with an industry visit to ATC Ghana in Accra giving participants an opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world applications. Held on September 8, 2026, the visit was designed to provide the girls with greater…
Egypt is strengthening its technology and startup ecosystem as the government seeks to attract more investment, support entrepreneurship and accelerate the development of an innovation-driven digital economy. Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindi opened the sixth edition of the Tech Invest Egypt conference in Cairo on September 7, 2026, under the theme “Empowering…
Ghana’s government has partnered with 11 leading universities to integrate certifications from the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP) into existing degree and diploma programmes as part of efforts to strengthen digital skills development. The initiative is designed to narrow the gap between traditional academic education and the practical technology skills increasingly demanded by employers, giving…
Zamtel has reaffirmed its commitment to youth innovation, STEM education and technology development in Zambia through its participation in the 2026 JETS and TETS Fair at the National Science Centre. Held under the theme, “Promoting Innovation and Competence Development in STEM Education,” the fair has brought together about 400 young innovators from all 10 provinces…
Egypt is set to expand its data centre and artificial intelligence infrastructure through new strategic partnerships involving Vodafone Business, Elsewedy Electric and Cassava Technologies. Announced in Cairo on September 8, 2026, the partnerships are expected to strengthen Egypt’s capacity to host and process data locally while supporting the country’s ambition to become a regional hub…
The Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) has participated in the 3rd National ICT Summit, which brought together stakeholders to explore how artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and innovation can support Uganda’s ambition of achieving 10X economic growth and building a USD 500 billion economy. Organised by the ICT Association of Uganda, the summit…
South Africa is pursuing a range of strategic initiatives to strengthen its position in global connectivity while expanding access to digital skills, infrastructure and economic opportunities, according to Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi. As part of efforts to use digital skills to address gender-based violence (GBV), Malatsi addressed more than 100 women from…
