Ghana is strengthening its cybersecurity cooperation with the United Kingdom as part of efforts to build a safer, more resilient and trusted digital ecosystem. The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) said discussions with the British High Commission focused on deepening UK–Ghana collaboration across key cybersecurity priorities, including tackling cyber-enabled crime and financial fraud, promoting child online…
Standard Chartered Foundation, in partnership with Entlaq and Village Capital, has launched the second edition of the Women in Tech Accelerator in Egypt, targeting women-led technology start-ups with proven market validation and ambitions to scale. The 2026 cohort will support 12 technology-enabled start-ups through investment readiness training, business development support and tailored mentorship. At the…
Ghana and Malawi have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation and knowledge sharing in digital transformation, public sector innovation and the delivery of efficient digital public services. The commitment was made during a study visit by a Malawian delegation to Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, where officials explored Ghana’s digital transformation initiatives…
Liberia has strengthened its regulatory framework for satellite communications following the adoption of new Satellite Communications Guidelines by the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA). The guidelines are designed to expand digital connectivity, strengthen regulatory oversight and support the country’s wider digital transformation agenda. The new framework establishes clear requirements for satellite communications services, covering nationwide access,…
Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) has received preliminary approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to establish yomo, a new digital bank being developed under Egypt’s digital banking framework introduced in 2023. The approval marks a significant step in CIB’s plans to expand into digitally native banking and create simpler, more accessible financial services…
Airtel Tanzania is expanding the adoption of digital school fee payments through its Airtel Money School Pay platform, with more than 800 schools across 16 regions now using the service. The platform allows parents to pay school fees directly from their mobile phones, while schools benefit from secure digital transactions, real-time payment records and direct…
Standard Bank Malawi plc has been named the Best Bank in Malawi at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, while Standard Bank Group operations secured 17 awards across 12 African countries. The recognition highlights the group’s performance, financial services innovation and focus on delivering solutions tailored to customers’ evolving financial needs. Standard Bank Malawi Chief…
Hexnode, the enterprise software division of Mitsogo, has introduced Hexnode Context Layer, an intelligence layer designed to power Agentic AI for endpoint management through its Genie AI conversational interface. The Context Layer uses live data from Hexnode’s Unified Endpoint Management platform to help Genie AI translate natural-language requests into relevant endpoint workflows through a single…
