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…
MTN South Africa has hosted members of South Africa’s Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies at its headquarters for discussions on strengthening the country’s digital economy, expanding digital infrastructure and accelerating digital transformation. The delegation, led by Portfolio Committee Chairperson Khusela Diko, was welcomed by MTN South Africa CEO Ferdi Moolman and the company’s…
Ethio Telecom has concluded the Cursor Ethiopia AI Hackathon 2026, bringing together more than 300 developers, students and innovators to develop artificial intelligence solutions aimed at addressing real-world challenges across multiple sectors. Held at the Adwa Museum, the hackathon was organised in partnership with Cursor Ethiopia and Ethiopia’s Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MInT). Participants…
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…
Meta Platforms has unveiled a major upgrade to its Meta AI assistant, introducing autonomous task automation, calendar integration and advanced productivity features as the company intensifies competition with OpenAI, Google and Anthropic in the rapidly evolving AI market. The update marks a significant shift in Meta’s AI strategy. While the company has traditionally focused on…
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…
Britam Uganda and Airtel Money Uganda have partnered to expand access to insurance, investment and other inclusive financial services through mobile technology, making regulated financial solutions more accessible to customers across Uganda. The collaboration, launched under the Insurance Ku Ssimu campaign, is designed to reduce barriers to financial protection by simplifying access to insurance and…
