Uganda has launched the Updated National Information Security Framework (NISF) 2026, reinforcing the government’s commitment to strengthening cybersecurity as digital public services continue to expand across the country. Launched by the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Rt. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba, the framework provides Government institutions with practical guidance, cybersecurity assessment tools and minimum…
South African customer service technology startup Cue has secured US$5 million in new funding to accelerate the development of its AI-powered customer service platform, reinforcing the growing role of autonomous AI in transforming business-customer interactions. Founded in 2015, Cue provides customer service software that enables businesses to manage customer conversations through chatbots and live chat…
The Airtel Africa Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Africa’s next generation with the digital skills needed to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world, highlighting its programmes in Tanzania and Nigeria as part of its World Youth Skills Day celebrations. The foundation noted that rapid technological advancement is transforming workplaces across every sector, making…
Egypt is accelerating its digital workforce strategy by expanding its freelance talent ecosystem as part of a broader effort to strengthen its position as a leading global destination for IT offshoring and digital services. Speaking at the WorkShift Summit 2026, Mahmoud Sofrata, Vice President for Market Development at the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA),…
Rwanda has been recognised among Africa’s top-performing countries in the 2026 Institute of International Finance (IIF) Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report, achieving a score of 43.4 out of 50 and tying with South Africa for the highest score on the continent. The achievement marks Rwanda’s first appearance in the annual assessment, which has been…
Stellantis South Africa has partnered with Social Coding South Africa to expand access to coding, robotics and digital skills education for learners and teachers in underserved communities. The initiative forms part of Stellantis Philanthropy, the company’s global programme dedicated to education, youth development and creating opportunities through community-focused projects that deliver long-term social impact. At…
Rwanda has officially begun routing nearly all domestic digital payments through eKash, its national payment platform, marking a major milestone in the country’s journey toward a more connected and cashless digital economy. Effective 14 July, the platform now processes bank-to-bank, bank-to-wallet, wallet-to-bank and wallet-to-wallet transactions through a single national payment infrastructure developed by RSwitch in…
Omobio and Moov Africa Côte d’Ivoire have entered into an exclusive International A2P Messaging and Firewall Solution agreement aimed at strengthening messaging security, improving commercial oversight and unlocking new revenue opportunities from international enterprise messaging traffic. The partnership establishes a framework that gives Moov Africa Côte d’Ivoire greater visibility and control over international enterprise messaging…
