MTN Uganda has launched Zuri Health Powered by MTN Uganda at Maddu Health Centre IV, expanding the use of digital technology to improve access to healthcare services. The initiative, launched under MTN Uganda’s #21DaysOfYelloCare campaign, brings together MTN Uganda and Zuri Health to make healthcare services more accessible to communities across Uganda. Susan Kayemba, Senior…
Algeria has begun implementing its national artificial intelligence strategy following the first coordination meeting between representatives of government ministries and national institutions. The meeting, held on August 5, 2026, was chaired by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Kamel Baddari and focused on establishing strategic priorities and a joint roadmap for expanding the use…
Mastercard has appointed Yasemin Bedir as President of its Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region, effective September 1, 2026. Bedir will succeed Dimitrios Dosis, who will move into the newly created role of Chief Commercial Payments Officer. Based in the UAE, Bedir will oversee Mastercard’s operations across the 81-country EEMEA region and join…
Sorveo has officially launched its AI-powered video intelligence platform in Nigeria, enabling organisations to transform existing CCTV networks into real-time tools for security monitoring, operational oversight and business intelligence. The launch comes as organisations across Nigeria continue to invest heavily in surveillance infrastructure, with thousands of cameras deployed across corporate campuses, manufacturing facilities, universities, hotels,…
Prompt-driven artificial intelligence is no longer enough to deliver the reliability, governance and scalability that modern enterprises require, according to Accelera Digital Group (ADG), which says businesses must now shift towards autonomous AI agents supported by human oversight to remain competitive. Cliff de Wit, Chief Innovation Officer at ADG, said organisations have spent too much…
Egypt has been elected to chair both the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Working Group and the Quantum Computing Working Group under the Arab Permanent Committee for AI and Emerging Technologies, reinforcing its leadership in shaping regional policies on advanced technologies. The appointments were confirmed during the committee’s second founding meeting held in Tunisia, where representatives…
CREST has launched the cybersecurity industry’s first AI accreditation additions for accredited cybersecurity service providers, introducing independently verified standards for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity services. The initiative marks a significant shift from voluntary AI commitments to formal, independently assessed standards, helping organisations demonstrate responsible AI governance in AI-enabled penetration testing and…
MTN Rwanda has launched Voice over LTE (VoLTE), introducing high-definition voice calling over its 4G LTE network as part of its ongoing network modernisation programme and commitment to enhancing digital connectivity across the country. The new service enables customers with compatible devices to make clearer HD voice calls, benefit from faster call setup times and…
