Ethio telecom has congratulated its former Chief Executive Officer and current Minister of Innovation and Technology, Frehiwot Tamru, following her inclusion in the 2026 Women Powering Africa’s Digital Infrastructure list. Tamru was named among 100 women recognised in the publication by Africa Hyperscalers in partnership with The Littlesteps Group. She was featured in the Telecom…
SpaceX will provide 750 Starlink satellite internet systems to childcare institutions across 16 countries worldwide, including nine African countries, through a grant to US-based non-profit Both Ends Believing (BEB). The initiative aims to improve internet connectivity in residential childcare facilities and support efforts to move children from institutional care into permanent family placements. The grant,…
Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has commenced the second batch of training under its National Girls-in-ICT (GIICT) Programme in the Savannah Region, as part of efforts to equip young girls with digital skills and increase their participation in the technology sector. The six-day programme runs from November 9 to November 14, 2026,…
Gayaza High School in Uganda has received 20 new laptops under the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project (UDAP), in an initiative led by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in partnership with the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U). The equipment is expected to strengthen students’ digital skills and expand access to technology-based learning. The laptops…
Vodacom plans to launch a direct-to-cell satellite service in South Africa by the end of 2027, allowing compatible smartphones to connect directly to satellites without relying on nearby mobile towers. The service is expected to extend mobile connectivity to areas beyond Vodacom’s terrestrial network, particularly locations where fibre cuts and the cost of building telecommunications…
The MTN Uganda Foundation has selected 25 community initiatives to receive UGX 500 million in support under the fourth phase of its MTN Changemakers programme, which backs locally driven solutions to social and economic challenges across Uganda. The beneficiaries were selected from 2,607 applications received nationwide. Each initiative will receive UGX 20 million worth of…
Ghana has called for stronger international cooperation to improve the resilience of telecommunications networks, proposing a four-point action plan to help digital infrastructure withstand and recover from disruptions. The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, presented the proposals during a high-level thematic discussion organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on…
The Airtel Africa Foundation has awarded scholarships to ten young women in Niger as part of its efforts to expand access to education and support opportunities for young people across Africa. The scholarships are intended to help the beneficiaries continue their studies and work towards their future careers, particularly by addressing barriers that may prevent…
