Zambia is strengthening collaboration between government and the private sector as it advances its digital transformation agenda. Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) and Smart Zambia Institute held a strategic engagement on 10 August 2026 focused on strengthening cooperation around digital infrastructure, innovation and inclusive access to technology. The Zanaco delegation was led by CEO Mukwandi…
Egypt is advancing the development of its Government Services Card as authorities work to accelerate digital transformation and improve access to public services. Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk and Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendy reviewed the latest technical and operational developments of the system, including integration and data-sharing mechanisms…
MTN Uganda has opened a new service centre in Bwaise at Kigabo Mall, next to Luqman Petrol Station, expanding access to its telecommunications and digital services for customers in the community. The new centre offers a range of services, including SIM registration and swaps, MTN MoMo, data services, eSIM, sales and customer support, giving residents…
Telna has partnered with MTN Digital Infrastructure, the parent company of Bayobab, to accelerate the deployment of travel eSIM services across multiple African markets. The partnership combines Telna’s CONNECT platform with Bayobab’s IPX capabilities, providing mobile network operators with an infrastructure framework to launch branded travel eSIM services through digital channels. Under the arrangement, Telna’s…
Visa is expanding Visa Pay across Africa through a new software development kit (SDK) that enables banks, mobile money operators and fintech companies to integrate Visa’s payment capabilities directly into their existing applications, accelerating the rollout of digital payment services across the continent. The SDK is now available in markets including Zambia, Sudan, the Republic…
Lesotho has secured the largest foreign direct investment (FDI) in its history after signing a landmark $6.2 billion (M100 billion) agreement for the Kobong Project, a transformative initiative that will combine large-scale renewable energy generation with an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre. Backed by New York-based renewable energy developer Convalt Energy, the project will integrate…
Bolt Business has recorded strong year-on-year growth in Nigeria, reflecting rising demand for digital corporate mobility solutions as businesses seek more efficient ways to manage employee transportation and business travel. Over the past 12 months, the corporate mobility platform has achieved double-digit growth, driven by increased adoption across multiple industries, growing demand from small and…
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has introduced a National Software Quality Assurance Framework that will require all federal government software systems to undergo independent third-party testing before deployment, creating a national licensing regime for software testing organisations. Signed by NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi under the NITDA Act 2007, the framework establishes national…
