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…
X has launched a completely rebuilt Android app after nearly a year of development, delivering faster performance, smoother navigation and improved reliability for millions of users. Built from the ground up rather than through incremental updates, the new Android app marks one of X’s largest engineering projects since Elon Musk acquired the platform. The update…
Somalia has launched a National Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework to strengthen cyber resilience and protect the country’s critical information infrastructure as digital transformation accelerates across key sectors. Released in June 2026, the framework establishes a national approach to identifying, assessing, managing and mitigating cybersecurity risks across government institutions, telecommunications, financial services, critical infrastructure and other…
Spain are FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the tournament final. A disciplined defensive display and a decisive goal secured the title, capping off an outstanding campaign that showcased Spain’s consistency, resilience, and tactical excellence throughout the competition. The victory marks another historic chapter in Spanish football, as…
