Vodacom Group and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) have partnered to deliver the 2026 Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP), a leadership development initiative designed to equip university students with the practical skills, digital capabilities and industry experience needed to succeed in the future workforce. Delivered through the Development and Leadership Unit (DLU) in Wits’ Division…
Zambia has taken another significant step in its digital transformation journey with the launch of GovLink Private 4G, a government-owned connectivity network designed to improve internet access across public institutions while strengthening the delivery of digital government services. Launched at Ndola Teaching Hospital, the initiative is being implemented by the e-Government Division at SMART Zambia…
The Airtel Africa Foundation is strengthening digital education and STEM learning in Seychelles through its support for the Frontier Technology Clubs Pilot Programme, reinforcing its commitment to education, innovation and digital inclusion across Africa. Implemented in partnership with the Seychelles Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, the initiative is designed to equip students with…
Algeria has graduated a new cohort of telecommunications engineers, reinforcing the country’s commitment to developing the skilled workforce needed to support its expanding digital economy and long-term digital transformation agenda. The graduation ceremony was attended by Minister of Post and Telecommunications Sid Ali Zerrouki, highlighting the government’s continued focus on investing in local talent alongside…
On World Youth Skills Day, MTN Group reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Africa’s youth by expanding access to digital skills and creating pathways to employment, entrepreneurship and innovation across the continent. As Africa’s leading digital solutions provider, MTN believes digital skills are no longer just an educational priority—they are an economic necessity. With technology rapidly…
Amazon Leo has signed its first African satellite broadband partnership, teaming up with South African internet service provider Herotel to launch evry, powered by Amazon Leo, a satellite internet service expected to become commercially available in 2027. The partnership aims to expand reliable broadband access to underserved communities across South Africa, particularly in rural areas,…
Nigerian fintech Klump has partnered with Jumia to introduce instalment payments on the e-commerce platform, giving shoppers greater flexibility by allowing them to spread the cost of purchases over time. The partnership integrates Klump directly into Jumia’s checkout experience, enabling customers to split payments into smaller, more manageable instalments instead of paying the full purchase…
Ethio telecom and Huawei have reaffirmed their long-standing strategic partnership with a renewed focus on accelerating Ethiopia’s digital transformation through innovative enterprise solutions, SME empowerment and broader digital ecosystem development. During high-level discussions between Ethio telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru and Huawei Northern Africa President Li Shen, both organisations aligned their collaboration with Ethio telecom’s Next…
