The Democratic Republic of Congo is developing a national strategy to expand mobile and broadband connectivity in underserved rural and peri-urban communities, with approximately 4.3 million people across nearly 3,000 localities still without mobile coverage. The connectivity gap, highlighted in a recent assessment by the Universal Service Development Fund (FDSU), shows significant differences in network…
MTN Uganda Foundation has extended its 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign to Luuka, focusing on digital skills development and improved access to healthcare services at the community level. At Kiyunga Health Centre IV, medical records officers received training on the Electronic Medical Records Information System (EMRIS), while Village Health Teams and Community Health Workers…
Jumia has raised $50 million in fresh equity from investors led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), providing the African e-commerce company with additional capital as it continues its push toward profitability. The financing includes a $25 million investment from IFC, with Axian and other investors contributing the remaining $25 million. The investors agreed to…
MTN has launched an AI-enabled Job Board on its MTN Skills Academy, introducing a new way for learners to connect digital skills development with employment opportunities. The feature combines job discovery, skills guidance and application tracking, allowing users to explore vacancies, assess how their skills match employer requirements and identify relevant courses to address potential…
Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vodacom Tanzania to strengthen the country’s investment environment through digital connectivity and technology solutions. The partnership will combine TISEZA’s role in promoting, coordinating and facilitating investment with Vodacom Tanzania’s expertise in digital communications and technology solutions for businesses and institutions….
Vodacom Group has announced changes to its board, including the appointment of former Airtel Africa Group CEO Segun Ogunsanya as an independent non-executive director, effective 9 October 2026. Ogunsanya brings more than 35 years of leadership experience across telecommunications, banking, finance, consumer goods and corporate governance. He previously served as Group CEO and Managing Director…
have partnered to make creative tools more accessible to South African consumers, with eligible customers receiving three months of Canva Pro at no additional cost. The offer is available to customers who purchase a 5GB Anytime Data Bundle between 11 August and 31 October 2026. Canva Pro provides access to premium templates, design and video…
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) is moving to automate telecommunications licensing and renewals, with a new digital platform designed to make regulatory services more accessible across the country. Under the planned system, individuals, businesses and other entities will be able to submit telecommunications licence and renewal applications online, reducing the need for applicants outside Monrovia…
