The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regulatory collaboration with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) as Nigeria continues to develop its digital economy and data governance framework. NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi made the commitment during a high-level courtesy visit to NDPC Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer Dr…
OpenAI has introduced “dots”, a new type of always-on AI agent designed to work continuously on behalf of users. According to OpenAI, each dot runs on GPT-6 Astra and operates through its own cloud computer and browser. The agents can learn from user feedback, maintain context across tasks and pursue goals continuously, including while working…
MTN Zambia Foundation has launched the Nachiyaba ICT Hub at Nachiyaba Secondary School in Chibombo, Zambia, as part of efforts to expand digital inclusion and access to technology. The initiative includes the donation of 10 computers and the conversion of a refurbished container into a functional ICT Hub, giving learners a dedicated space to develop…
Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has received a cybersecurity white paper from Academic City University, following a stakeholder roundtable held during last year’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The white paper brings together perspectives from academia, industry and the Cyber Security Authority, presenting recommendations focused on strengthening Ghana’s cybersecurity ecosystem. Key priorities include…
Yas Group has received three awards at the Transform Awards MEA 2026, held in Dubai on 28 September 2026, recognising the group’s pan-African brand consolidation and visual identity. Yas received Gold for Best Brand Consolidation, Gold for Best Visual Identity from the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Sector, and Silver for Best Localisation of an International…
Mastercard has launched Advanced B2B Analytics, a card acceptance analytics platform designed to help financial institutions and corporate customers identify supplier payment opportunities and improve commercial card adoption. Emirates NBD is among the first financial institutions to launch the solution in the UAE, while ABSA Group is also among the early adopters offering the capability…
Absa has launched an institutional digital asset custody proposition for South African clients, becoming the first African bank to offer such a service, according to the bank. Absa Digital Asset Custody will provide institutional and large business banking clients with secure safekeeping, administration and transfer services for digital assets within a regulated banking environment. The…
Fawry, Egypt’s leading fintech company, has announced a new collaboration through Fawry Business with Congineer, a technology solutions provider for the retail and business sectors and authorised Retail Pro partner in Egypt. The partnership integrates Congineer’s Retail Pro solutions with Fawry’s point-of-sale (POS) and payment services, allowing merchants to manage sales operations through their existing…
