Paystack has launched Small Business Launchpad, a four-week business growth programme designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria scale through expert guidance, structured learning and operational support. The first cohort, scheduled to begin on August 27, 2026, will admit up to 50 selected Paystack merchants. Participants will take part in practical business…
Uganda has taken another step towards expanding digital public service delivery with a readiness inspection of the newly renovated Service Uganda Centres in Tororo ahead of their official launch. The inspection was carried out by the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance in collaboration with the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U), the Ministry of Public…
Huawei has unveiled an upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network Solution for Southern Africa, strengthening its strategy to support AI-driven digital transformation through secure, intelligent and autonomous network infrastructure. The announcement was made during the Huawei Network Summit 2026 in Johannesburg, where the company also introduced its enhanced Xinghe Intelligent Network product portfolio alongside the Xinghe AI…
Absa and South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs have launched the country’s first bank-based mobile Smart ID branch, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to digital identity services by bringing government services closer to underserved communities. The mobile unit, unveiled at the Mall of Tembisa, enables citizens to apply for Smart ID cards, complete…
The Mastercard Foundation has launched the Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize, a new initiative backed by a $500 million commitment over the next decade to recognize African universities driving institutional transformation and expanding opportunities for young people across the continent. The annual prize aims to celebrate higher education institutions delivering measurable impact in…
Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTCL) has reinforced its commitment to developing the country’s ICT talent by providing practical training on the National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) to students from the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT). During a visit to TTCL headquarters, the students received hands-on exposure to the technologies, infrastructure and operational systems that…
TowerCo of Africa (TOA) Uganda has officially handed over the Kokumu telecom site to MTN Uganda, strengthening the companies’ partnership to expand mobile connectivity and enhance digital infrastructure across Uganda. The handover, completed on 16 July 2026, marks another milestone in the collaboration between the two companies following their earlier projects in the West Nile…
Nigerian fintech Rank has launched three new community-powered financial products designed to digitise traditional savings groups and expand access to affordable financing for individuals, workers and small businesses. The company unveiled Money Circles, Tribe and Rank Perks, positioning the products as digital solutions that modernise Africa’s long-standing community savings systems while addressing the financing challenges…
