Vodacom Group and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) have partnered to deliver the 2026 Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP), a leadership development initiative designed to equip university students with the practical skills, digital capabilities and industry experience needed to succeed in the future workforce. Delivered through the Development and Leadership Unit (DLU) in Wits’ Division…
Uganda has launched the Updated National Information Security Framework (NISF) 2026, reinforcing the government’s commitment to strengthening cybersecurity as digital public services continue to expand across the country. Launched by the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Rt. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba, the framework provides Government institutions with practical guidance, cybersecurity assessment tools and minimum…
Cameroon’s National Agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ANTIC) has urged municipal councils in the North West Region to accelerate their digital transformation efforts, emphasizing that stronger digital adoption is essential to improving public service delivery and citizen engagement. Speaking during the opening of a three-day ICT capacity-building seminar for municipal councils, ANTIC Director General…
Zambia has taken another significant step in its digital transformation journey with the launch of GovLink Private 4G, a government-owned connectivity network designed to improve internet access across public institutions while strengthening the delivery of digital government services. Launched at Ndola Teaching Hospital, the initiative is being implemented by the e-Government Division at SMART Zambia…
Ghana has strengthened the leadership of its communications regulator with the appointment of two new members to the Governing Board of the National Communications Authority (NCA), reinforcing the institution’s capacity to oversee the country’s evolving telecommunications and digital technology landscape. The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, officially swore in Prof….
The Airtel Africa Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Africa’s next generation with the digital skills needed to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world, highlighting its programmes in Tanzania and Nigeria as part of its World Youth Skills Day celebrations. The foundation noted that rapid technological advancement is transforming workplaces across every sector, making…
MinoHealth AI Labs has partnered with Rivia Clinics to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare delivery across Ghana, marking another step toward modernising clinical workflows and improving patient care through responsible AI. Under the collaboration, Rivia Clinics has deployed Moremi AI to support two core clinical functions. The platform provides AI-powered clinical decision…
The Airtel Africa Foundation is strengthening digital education and STEM learning in Seychelles through its support for the Frontier Technology Clubs Pilot Programme, reinforcing its commitment to education, innovation and digital inclusion across Africa. Implemented in partnership with the Seychelles Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, the initiative is designed to equip students with…
