Egypt’s National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) has signed a cooperation protocol with Al-Riyada University for Science and Technology to strengthen digital skills among students and graduates. The partnership will support training, research and innovation while helping align university education with the needs of the technology and telecommunications job market. Under the agreement, students will have access…
Space42 has strengthened its engagement with Senegal through a series of meetings focused on satellite communications and AI-powered geospatial technologies. The engagement brought the company together with senior representatives from Senegal’s national security leadership and other stakeholders. During the meetings, Space42 presented its capabilities in secure satellite communications and its AI-powered platform for geospatial Intelligence,…
Mastercard and Trip.com have partnered with Network International to showcase AI-powered booking experiences designed to transform how consumers search, book and pay for travel services. The collaboration demonstrates how Trip.com’s AI agent, TripGenie, can support an end-to-end travel booking journey through Mastercard’s Agent Suite for Merchants, with Network International providing acquiring capabilities. The initiative combines…
Agentic artificial intelligence is expected to become increasingly common on smartphones, with Ericsson ConsumerLab research pointing to significant growth in consumer adoption over the next four years. According to the report, An Agentic Life: How Consumer AI Usage Is Shaping Future Network Needs, about 4% of current smartphone users surveyed are already using agentic AI…
Gabon has launched a new Electronic Document Management (GED) platform as part of efforts to modernise public administration, reduce reliance on paper-based processes and improve the efficiency of government services. The platform was officially launched on September 16, 2026, at the General Secretariat of the Government (SGG), in the presence of Mark-Alexandre Doumba, Minister of…
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening digital accessibility and ensuring persons with disabilities are included in the country’s digital transformation. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Centre for Inclusive Development (CID), which presented research findings on digital accessibility and discussed opportunities for stronger standards…
Nokia is reporting growing global momentum for AI-RAN as telecommunications operators across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East move the technology from early evaluations toward laboratory and live field trials. The developments point to a broader industry shift toward more intelligent, software-defined radio access networks and the longer-term evolution of AI-native 6G infrastructure….
South Africa’s MTN SA Foundation has launched the fifth edition of its Women in Digital Business Challenge, expanding support for black women-owned ICT and digital businesses across the country. The programme provides participating entrepreneurs with business development support, mentorship, skills training, funding and opportunities to access new markets. The initiative is designed to help women-owned…
