Category: Tech

Telkom is proud to renew its partnership with ITWeb Brainstorm and the Wired4Women technology forum by endorsing the Wired4Women Awards for a second year in 2025. Following last year’s successful collaboration, Telkom will continue its role as the lead sponsor for the prestigious event, which highlights the remarkable contributions of women in South Africa’s tech sector. The awards cover a broad spectrum of roles, from CIOs and tech company leaders to entrepreneurs, innovators, rising stars, and emerging students.

Airtel Malawi Plc has announced a strategic plan to enhance its network infrastructure by acquiring additional capacity for its international data links and securing more local fiber providers. This initiative comes in response to recent network challenges that have impacted voice and data services, with a focus on improving service reliability for customers across Malawi.

NigComSat Ltd, a key player in Nigeria’s satellite communications industry, has entered into a groundbreaking multi-year partnership with Eutelsat, one of the world’s leading satellite communications providers. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both companies as they work together to revolutionize satellite connectivity across Nigeria.

Power Learn Project (PLP), a leading Pan-African social impact organization, celebrated the graduation of 7,859 learners under its #1MillionDevs4Africa initiative on Friday, bringing the total number of graduates to 14,123 across the continent. This milestone highlights PLP’s continued dedication to empowering African youth through digital skills development, bridging the gap between education and employment in a rapidly changing job market.

MoMo Rwanda has partnered with MasterCard to launch Rwanda’s Virtual Card, a groundbreaking digital payment solution that enables MoMo subscribers to make global e-commerce payments. This innovative product allows MoMo customers to shop or pay at any MasterCard-accepting merchant worldwide, directly linking their MTN MoMo account to a virtual card that can be accessed via mobile phones. The launch is part of MTN Group’s broader strategy to enhance collaboration with MasterCard in payment issuance, acceptance, and remittance across the continent.

Safaricom has introduced an upgraded 5G for Business service, offering speeds up to five times faster than before. This enhancement is designed to support essential business operations, including real-time collaboration, seamless online transactions, and efficient remote work solutions. The move signals a commitment to driving digital transformation for enterprises in Kenya.

Paratus Group, a leading Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider, has officially expanded its presence to Kenya through a joint venture with MoveOn Telecoms Ltd, a Nairobi-based IT and ISP company. This strategic move marks a significant step in Paratus Group’s mission to strengthen its footprint across Africa, particularly in East Africa, by focusing on providing and installing Starlink services in Kenya.

Cameroon has taken a bold step towards transforming its agricultural sector with the conclusion of its inaugural Agritech Innovation Challenge. This groundbreaking initiative celebrated 10 outstanding startups for their innovative solutions promoting digital inclusion and modernization in agriculture. Held in Yaoundé, the event highlighted Cameroon’s commitment to leveraging technology to revolutionize its agropastoral sector and address critical challenges.