Cybastion CEO Dr. Thierry Wandji has called for stronger and more reliable digital infrastructure across Africa to support the continent’s growing adoption of artificial intelligence. Wandji made the remarks on September 9 during a ministerial roundtable titled “Building Digital Infrastructure to Enable AI Adoption in Africa” at the eighth Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Ministerial Conference in…
Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) is expanding digital connectivity in schools across Cameroon through the deployment of its optical fibre network, supporting efforts to strengthen digital inclusion in education. The telecommunications company said it is rolling out fibre connectivity to educational institutions across the country, covering communities from the northern to southern and eastern to western regions….
MTN Ghana has officially launched DigiFest 2026 alongside a three-day Tech Fair, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts to showcase ideas, technologies and solutions shaping Ghana’s growing digital ecosystem. The launch brought together MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett and Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, highlighting the collaboration between the…
MTN South Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital connectivity and creating opportunities for young people across the country, with a focus on supporting innovation, digital skills and sustainable development. MTN South Sudan CEO Mapula Bodibe made the remarks during the Youth Dialogue and Engagement Event at the University of Juba, held as part…
The Government of Ghana has launched a five-day AI and Robotics Summer Bootcamp designed to introduce young people to artificial intelligence, robotics, coding and other emerging technologies through practical, hands-on learning. The programme brings together 100 students from 19 schools as part of government efforts to expose young Ghanaians to technology at an early age…
Beneficiaries of Ghana’s 2025 Girls-In-ICT programme are gaining practical exposure to the technology industry through the ongoing Girls-In-ICT Open Day, with an industry visit to ATC Ghana in Accra giving participants an opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world applications. Held on September 8, 2026, the visit was designed to provide the girls with greater…
Vodacom is highlighting the growing role of digital and information literacy as connectivity continues to expand across Africa, marking International Literacy Day 2026 under the theme, “Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity.” The telecommunications group said access to connectivity alone is not enough to ensure people benefit from the digital economy. It emphasised the…
Egypt is strengthening its technology and startup ecosystem as the government seeks to attract more investment, support entrepreneurship and accelerate the development of an innovation-driven digital economy. Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindi opened the sixth edition of the Tech Invest Egypt conference in Cairo on September 7, 2026, under the theme “Empowering…
