Uganda has launched the MTN Spark Hub at Busitema University, creating a new space designed to expand access to digital tools, technology skills and innovation opportunities for students and surrounding communities. The initiative is powered by the MTN Uganda Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, MTN Uganda, Cente Tech and…
The GSMA has warned that rising smartphone component costs could deepen the global digital divide and prevent billions of people in low- and middle-income countries from participating in the growing AI economy. The warning comes in the GSMA’s State of Mobile Internet Connectivity (SOMIC) Report 2026, which highlights smartphone affordability as a major barrier to…
Zambia Establishes National Digital Trust Infrastructure for Secure Online Services Zambia has established a National Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI) designed to strengthen digital identity, electronic signatures and secure online transactions as the country expands its digital government services. The infrastructure was formally established during a production key ceremony held by the Zambia Information and Communications…
Busha has partnered with Mastercard to introduce Mastercard Crypto Credential to its users, aiming to simplify how supported digital assets are sent and received. Through the integration, Busha users can transfer supported digital assets using unique Mastercard Crypto Credential aliases linked to verified email addresses or phone numbers. This provides an alternative to traditional blockchain…
Senegal Explores Deeper Wave Senegal Partnership to Advance Digital Public Services Senegal is exploring deeper collaboration with fintech company Wave Senegal as the government works to accelerate the digitalisation of public services and strengthen the country’s digital economy. The discussions took place on September 10, 2026, during a visit to Wave Senegal by Samba Diouf…
Mastercard is expanding the next phase of its Built Small. Moving Strong. platform, introducing new partnerships, research and practical resources designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigate changing market conditions and strengthen their businesses. The expansion comes alongside Mastercard’s sponsorship of Money20/20 Middle East, where the company is bringing together financial institutions, governments,…
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has held discussions with Google’s global civic responsibility leadership on the role of artificial intelligence in electoral processes. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, met with Google Global Lead for Civic Responsibility David J. Lopez on September 11, 2026, in Ottawa, Canada. The meeting took place on the…
Submer and Edgecore Networks have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore AI-ready data centre infrastructure opportunities across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META). The strategic collaboration brings together complementary capabilities across critical layers of the AI infrastructure stack. Submer provides advisory and consultancy, data centre design and build, IT integration, power infrastructure…
