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Ethiopia’s Frehiwot Tamru Retains Ethio Telecom Board Chair Role as Technology Minister

2 weeks ago5 days ago03 mins

Ethiopia’s newly appointed Minister of Innovation and Technology, Frehiwot Tamru, will continue serving as chairperson of Ethio Telecom while leading the country’s technology ministry, with priorities spanning digital transformation, e-government services and local innovation. Following her ministerial handover, Tamru thanked Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for the decision to retain her as chairperson of the state-owned…

Botswana Expands Rural Connectivity Through P34.5 Million Broadband Infrastructure Project

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

Botswana’s Minister of Communications and Innovation, David Tshere, has called for wider access to digital connectivity and economic opportunities in rural communities as the country marked World Post Day 2026 in Sekoma. Speaking at the event under the theme “One Postal Network, Infinite Possibilities,” Tshere said postal services are evolving beyond traditional mail delivery to…

Kudo.com Launches Instant Cryptocurrency Withdrawals for Traders Worldwide

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Kudo.com, a global multi-asset trading broker, has launched instant cryptocurrency withdrawals for clients worldwide, introducing automated processing designed to improve access to funds and enhance the trading experience. The new feature eliminates manual handling delays, allowing clients to withdraw their cryptocurrency holdings instantly rather than waiting through the processing periods associated with traditional withdrawal systems….

Valu Jordan Partners with Tawqi3i to Digitise Customer Onboarding Processes

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Valu Jordan has partnered with Tawqi3i, a Jordanian platform specialising in secure and certified electronic signature solutions, to digitise its customer onboarding process and simplify access to its financial services. Through the partnership, Valu Jordan has integrated local digital signature solutions into its app, allowing customers to complete registration and electronically sign the documents required…

Mozambique Regulator Pushes Postal Sector Reforms to Address Informal Deliveries

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Mozambique’s Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) has called for greater formalisation and modernisation of the country’s postal sector as e-commerce growth increases demand for faster, safer and more efficient delivery services. The call was made at the first Mozambique Postal Operators Forum, organised by INCM in Maputo on 9 October. The event brought together industry stakeholders…

Ghana Telecom Chamber Meets Minister to Address Industry Challenges and Digital Priorities

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and its mobile network operator members have met with the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, and the Administrator of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), Rashid Tanko Computer, to discuss issues affecting the telecommunications sector. The engagement was led by Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah, Chief…

hayo Joins Foundation’s CAMARA Project to Advance Network APIs Across Africa and East

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Digital infrastructure provider hayo has joined the Linux Foundation and become a member of the CAMARA Project to accelerate the adoption of network application programming interfaces (APIs) across Africa and the Middle East. According to IDC, the global network API market is forecast to grow from $1.5 billion in 2025 to $6.9 billion by 2029,…

Paratus Namibia Launches Eutelsat One Web LEO Service

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Paratus Namibia has launched Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service in Namibia, expanding access to high-speed, low-latency connectivity for residential and commercial customers across the country. The service combines LEO satellite connectivity with competitive pricing and Paratus’ customer management platform, giving users greater visibility and control over their data usage. Customers can choose…