Vodacom has signed a new collaboration protocol with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to strengthen digital inclusion and accelerate telecommunications development across Africa. The agreement was signed during the AI for Good Summit by Vodacom Group Chief External Affairs Officer Ayman Essam and ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau Director Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, reinforcing a shared commitment…
Cloudflare has announced the general availability of Precursor, a next-generation behavioral validation engine designed to help organizations detect and stop increasingly sophisticated automated bot traffic without disrupting legitimate users. Built directly on Cloudflare’s global edge network, Precursor continuously analyses user interactions throughout an entire browsing session rather than relying on traditional one-time security checks such…
TikTok has unveiled a series of new initiatives aimed at strengthening AI literacy, improving transparency around AI-generated content and enhancing protections against AI-generated spam as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into digital platforms. Announced during the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, the new measures reflect TikTok’s ongoing commitment to helping users engage with…
Madagascar has reached a major milestone in its digital transformation journey after successfully testing Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity technology, becoming only the third African country to conduct a live trial after Kenya and Uganda. The demonstration was carried out by Airtel Madagascar in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Development, Posts and Telecommunications (MNDPT), with participation…
Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has assured employees of Ghana Digital Centres Ltd. (GDCL) that their jobs remain secure following the recent flooding incident that disrupted the company’s operations. Speaking during a meeting with the GDCL Board, management and staff, the minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting both…
AmiViz has announced a strategic partnership with Cyberhaven to expand access to advanced AI and data security solutions across the Middle East, helping organisations strengthen protection against evolving cyber threats in increasingly complex digital environments. The collaboration will see AmiViz distribute Cyberhaven’s Unified AI & Data Security Platform across key markets, including the UAE, Saudi…
Mastercard and Flash have announced a strategic collaboration that will expand access to secure digital payments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) through the launch of physical and virtual prepaid cards. The partnership enables Flash to extend its services beyond payment aggregation by issuing Mastercard prepaid cards, allowing customers to make secure online…
Mozambique has taken another step towards strengthening disaster preparedness through technology with the graduation of 30 drone pilots and the successful completion of the Use of Drones for Disaster Monitoring and Management Project. The initiative, implemented by the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation through the National Institute of Meteorology (INAM), reflects the country’s growing…
