Category: International

Zambia has launched the Contract Tracking and Management Information System (CTMIS), a new digital platform designed to modernise public contract management, improve efficiency and eliminate the costly movement of physical contract files across government institutions. Developed by the SMART Zambia Institute in partnership with the Ministry of Justice, CTMIS enables ministries, local authorities and state-owned…

Red Dot Distribution has announced a new leadership structure, appointing Nishad Mairal as Chief Executive Officer as the East African-born technology distributor enters its next phase of growth. The leadership transition also sees co-founder Munir Bharwani move from the role of Chief Executive Officer to Managing Director, where he will focus on the company’s long-term…

Huawei and rain South Africa are expanding the deployment of a sub-1 GHz Massive MIMO 5G network, with plans to roll out the technology across thousands of commercial sites to strengthen connectivity nationwide. The deployment extends rain’s 5G network by combining the broad coverage of low-band spectrum with Massive MIMO technology, delivering improved indoor connectivity,…

Telecel Ghana has donated a fully equipped 42-unit ICT laboratory to the University of Ghana, reinforcing its commitment to advancing digital education, research and innovation across the country. The ICT lab, delivered under the company’s corporate social responsibility programme, will provide students and faculty with improved access to digital learning resources while supporting technology-enabled teaching,…

Geneva hosted a pivotal week for global AI governance, bringing together governments, technology companies, multilateral organisations and policymakers to shape the future of artificial intelligence. For Africa, the discussions marked growing influence in global AI decision-making, stronger commitments to digital skills and connectivity, and renewed momentum behind national AI strategies. However, the conversations also underscored…