Huawei and Qualcomm have announced a multi-year, broad patent license agreement covering cross licences to their respective patent portfolios across several technology fields, including 5G, computing, artificial intelligence and networking. The agreement also includes Qualcomm’s purchase of certain Huawei U.S. patents covering compute, AI, networking and other technologies. The transaction is expected to close following…
Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform has announced new artificial intelligence tools developed through its partnership with Mistral AI, with the first outputs set to be released as open source. The initiative forms part of Maroc Digital 2030 and the country’s AI Made in Morocco roadmap, which aim to develop sovereign and responsible…
The Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs of Senegal has signed a partnership agreement with Nokia to support the country’s digital transformation agenda. Signed on 30 September 2026 in Dakar, the agreement establishes a framework for cooperation across connectivity and network resilience, cybersecurity, digital public services, innovation and digital skills development. The signing ceremony took…
Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Digital Economy, Augustin Kibassa Maliba, has met with a delegation from Expo Béton, led by organiser Jean Bamanisa, to discuss the role of digital technologies in urban development. The meeting, held ahead of the 12th edition of Expo Béton, focused on integrating digital technologies into urban planning, infrastructure modernisation…
Basata Holding for Financial Payments is strengthening its presence in Egypt’s business-to-business (B2B) sector through an integrated suite of payment and collection solutions, including B2B Cash Collection and Card Acceptance services. The company’s solutions are designed to help businesses manage financial operations more efficiently, reduce operational burdens and accelerate the digital transformation of payment and…
MTN Eswatini has partnered with Lubane SACCO to launch a device loan scheme aimed at improving access to smartphones and mobile connectivity for cooperative members in Eswatini. Under the partnership, eligible Lubane SACCO members can obtain smartphones through a loan arrangement facilitated by the SACCO, alongside MTN data packages. The initiative combines telecommunications services with…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the GSMA have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen Africa’s artificial intelligence ecosystem and accelerate the development and deployment of African-led AI solutions, including AI in African languages. The partnership combines the GSMA’s mobile industry expertise and networks with UNDP’s development programmes and innovation platforms to connect African…
MTN Zambia has appointed Joshua Sichinga as its new Chief Consumer Officer, effective 1 October 2026. Sichinga brings more than 25 years of professional experience, including over 15 years in Africa’s telecommunications sector. His expertise covers commercial strategy, marketing, customer experience, business transformation and business growth. Before joining MTN Zambia, he held senior leadership roles…
