The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has engaged the Blantyre City Assembly on a proposed Smart City Surveillance Initiative aimed at using artificial intelligence and communications infrastructure to strengthen security and urban management in the city. MACRA Director General Dr Mayamiko Nkoloma said the proposed project would involve installing AI-powered smart cameras capable of detecting…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has met Orange Group CEO Christel Heydemann to discuss expanding cooperation in telecommunications, information technology and digital transformation, with new initiatives announced around digital skills, startups and advanced technologies. The meeting took place on September 27, 2026, in the presence of Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindy,…
Salesforce and Innovation City have announced the deployment of Salesforce Agentforce to streamline business registration services at Innovation City in the UAE. The companies describe the implementation as the world’s first AI-powered registration platform of its kind, combining Salesforce’s AI capabilities with Innovation City’s digital ecosystem to help businesses access services and complete registration processes…
Makerere University hosted the second day of the 10th National Conference on Communications (NCC2026), bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, academics and young innovators to discuss how Uganda can strengthen its innovation ecosystem and turn ideas into market-ready solutions. Held under the theme “Accelerating Market-Driven Innovation for Uganda’s Development,” the conference examined how academia, industry and…
Spiro is expanding its technology skills development efforts in Uganda through the Spiro Academy, with Internet of Things (IoT) skills emerging as a key focus of its programmes. The company’s first-ever all-women cohort is providing young women from local communities with practical technology skills while creating opportunities to explore careers in the technology sector. The…
NTT DATA is expanding the deployment of its AI-powered infrastructure operations platform to support complex global enterprise environments, combining real-time monitoring, predictive analytics and intelligent automation. The platform is designed to improve operational resilience, efficiency and visibility across local and global IT environments. Its deployment includes support for Daimler Truck, one of the world’s major…
Microsoft has announced a new framework for the Middle East, outlining plans to invest more than $10 billion in capital and operating expenses across the region through 2030 as governments accelerate artificial intelligence adoption. The framework was unveiled by Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith and Microsoft Middle East and Africa President Naim Yazbeck…
Vodacom Group has hosted the second edition of its Vodacom Girl Child Day, bringing together girls aged 14 to 18 to promote greater interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. The initiative was opened by Matimba Mbungela, Vodacom Group Chief Human Resources Officer, and Dejan Kastelic, Vodacom Group and Group Chief Technology Officer….
