The Airtel Africa Foundation has announced a merit-based scholarship programme supporting deserving Zambian students from low socio-economic backgrounds who are pursuing technology-related undergraduate degree programmes. The fellowship is open to new entrants and first-year students admitted for the 2026/2027 academic year to eligible technology programmes at two participating public universities in Zambia. To qualify, applicants…
South Sudan’s National Communication Authority (NCA) has participated in the third African Preparatory Meeting, APM27-3, held in Tunisia as African regulators and industry stakeholders coordinate regional priorities ahead of the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27). The meeting was hosted by Tunisia’s National Frequency Agency and coordinated by the African Telecommunication Union. South Sudan’s delegation was…
Smart Africa and Kitsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on supporting public sector digital transformation across Africa. The partnership will concentrate on three key areas: Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), e-governance and artificial intelligence. The organisations plan to exchange practical experience, organise joint expert and educational sessions, and explore cooperation on developing digital…
Nigeria Partners With Thales Alenia Space to Develop NigComSat-2A Nigeria has signed an agreement with Thales Alenia Space to develop NigComSat-2A, a new geostationary telecommunications satellite designed to expand digital connectivity across Africa. The agreement was signed between Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, and NIGCOMSAT Ltd, Nigeria’s government-owned satellite operator….
Cameroon Regulator Meets Mobile Operators Over Network Performance and Coverage Cameroon’s Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ART) has held a working session with the country’s major mobile operators, MTN Cameroon and Orange Cameroon, to review network performance, security and telecommunications coverage. The meeting was chaired by ART Director General Professor Philémon Zoo Zame on September 10, 2026,…
ASK Tech Ventures has launched ODIGO CMS in Africa, introducing a field execution and activation management platform designed to help businesses improve visibility and control across dispersed operations. The platform connects managers with sales teams, activation teams, promoters, merchandisers, field agents and other distributed workers through a single secure digital system. As African businesses expand…
Côte d’Ivoire is set to open its first state-owned data centre, marking a significant step toward strengthening digital sovereignty, cybersecurity and control over the country’s digital infrastructure. The National Data Centre is being built within the VITIB (Village of Information Technologies and Biotechnology) free zone in Grand-Bassam, near Abidjan. The facility is expected to open…
Nigeria’s Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms Initiative aimed at reducing data-cost barriers to digital learning across the country. Developed in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, the initiative will provide zero-rated access to approved digital education platforms and learning resources. The programme is intended to enable students…
