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Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom and Sudatel Group have advanced the pre-commercialisation phase of the Horizon Cross-Border Terrestrial Fiber Initiative, a regional connectivity project designed to strengthen digital infrastructure between Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan. The initiative is being developed as a secure terrestrial fibre corridor connecting the three countries and providing global carriers and hyperscalers with…

Nigeria is seeking to strengthen its position as an investment destination for digital infrastructure by moving beyond a traditional regulatory approach and creating conditions that actively support market growth, private-sector participation and technology investment. The approach was outlined by Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), during a fireside chat…

Egypt is advancing plans to expand digital government services, strengthen digital infrastructure and increase outsourcing exports as the country continues to position technology as a driver of economic growth. The plans were discussed during a meeting between Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindi, and a delegation from the Egyptian Businessmen’s Association led…

MTN Uganda, in partnership with WWF Uganda, has launched the second season of PachiPanda, an initiative supporting young Ugandans developing technology-driven solutions to environmental challenges. The programme, themed “Nature Meets Innovation: Unlocking Africa’s Green Economy,” targets innovators aged 18 to 35 with practical and scalable solutions that can advance environmental conservation while creating businesses, jobs…

Samsung has introduced Scan to Pay, a new QR payment feature provided by EFT Corp and integrated into Samsung Wallet, giving Galaxy users in South Africa another option for making everyday payments. The feature allows users to complete in-store and online transactions by scanning QR codes at participating merchants. Instead of using a physical card,…

e& Egypt has been recognized as the best-performing mobile network in Egypt after earning the P3 Test Champion certification in an independent assessment conducted by global network performance specialist P3. The recognition highlights e& Egypt’s strong performance across key assessment dimensions, including Consumer Experience, Industry Experience, and AI Readiness. The results underscore the company’s ability…

Orange Côte d’Ivoire has reaffirmed its commitment to digital inclusion with the inauguration of the rehabilitated and digitally equipped headquarters of the Coordination of Associations of Disabled People of Côte d’Ivoire (CAPH CI) in Abobo Sogephia. The inauguration ceremony, held on September 4, brought together Orange Côte d’Ivoire’s Director of Sustainable Engagement and Partnerships, Catherine…

Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda is set to receive a boost following a new partnership between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA). The two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at GITEX Nigeria 2026, establishing a framework for collaboration on enterprise…