Malawi is hosting a regional training programme in Lilongwe aimed at strengthening capacity in broadband mapping and geospatial data management across Africa. The five-day Africa-BB-Maps Intermediate GIS and Data Management for Broadband Mapping Training has been organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) with support from the European Union and is being delivered by Esri…
Mozambique’s telecommunications operator Tmcel has begun testing the use of Angola’s ANGOSAT-2 satellite for telecommunications services, marking another step in the expansion of Angola’s space infrastructure across the Southern African region. The tests follow memorandums of understanding signed by Angola and Mozambique in June 2026 on the sidelines of the 5th National Communications Conference held…
Nigeria’s electronic payment transactions recorded mixed performance in the first quarter of 2026, with the overall value of transactions rising despite a decline in transaction volumes across the six payment channels tracked by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to CBN data covering cheques, ATMs, point-of-sale terminals, web payments, mobile payments and Nigeria Instant…
MTN Group has secured conditional approval from Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for its proposed acquisition of the remaining stake in IHS Holding Limited, marking a major regulatory milestone in the telecommunications group’s planned $2.2 billion takeover of the tower company. The FCCPC approved the transaction on the condition that MTN sells…
Nigeria has inaugurated the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative Implementation Taskforce (NSCI-ITF), marking a new phase in the country’s efforts to move from developing its sovereign cloud framework to coordinated implementation. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is coordinating the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (NSCI), which provides a framework for strengthening Nigeria’s digital sovereignty and…
Ghana is strengthening its cybersecurity cooperation with the United Kingdom as part of efforts to build a safer, more resilient and trusted digital ecosystem. The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) said discussions with the British High Commission focused on deepening UK–Ghana collaboration across key cybersecurity priorities, including tackling cyber-enabled crime and financial fraud, promoting child online…
Standard Chartered Foundation, in partnership with Entlaq and Village Capital, has launched the second edition of the Women in Tech Accelerator in Egypt, targeting women-led technology start-ups with proven market validation and ambitions to scale. The 2026 cohort will support 12 technology-enabled start-ups through investment readiness training, business development support and tailored mentorship. At the…
Ghana and Malawi have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation and knowledge sharing in digital transformation, public sector innovation and the delivery of efficient digital public services. The commitment was made during a study visit by a Malawian delegation to Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, where officials explored Ghana’s digital transformation initiatives…
