The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has partnered with Ethiopian technology company Gebeya to launch CANEX Create-thon 2026, a pan-African competition aimed at helping creators transform innovative ideas into commercially viable music, video and gaming products using artificial intelligence and digital technologies. Launched through Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, the initiative will award a total…
CoCre8 Technology Solutions has been named IT Services Partner of the Year at the Huawei South Africa Connect 2026 Gala Dinner, receiving the highest recognition within Huawei’s regional partner network. The award recognises CoCre8’s contribution to delivering enterprise technology solutions alongside Huawei South Africa, highlighting the company’s role in supporting digital transformation initiatives for businesses…
MTN Uganda has completed the digital transformation of Mpanga Market in Fort Portal, introducing new connectivity, security and digital financial services aimed at improving the trading environment for merchants and shoppers. The upgraded market was officially handed over to its leadership during a ceremony led by Joseph Bogera, MTN Uganda’s General Manager for Sales &…
The Government of Ghana has donated an additional 2,000 laptops to the University of Ghana under the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP), bringing the total number of devices supplied to the institution to 2,500 as it expands digital skills training across the country. The laptops were presented during a ceremony at the West African Centre…
MTN has been ranked South Africa’s most valuable brand in the 2026 Kantar BrandZ Top 30 Most Valuable South African Brands ranking, with a brand value of US$5.345 billion, reflecting continued growth in customer confidence as the Group expands connectivity, digital and financial services across Africa. According to Kantar, MTN’s brand value has increased by…
Airtel Nigeria Launches Single-Seater Shops to Expand Customer Access Across the Country Airtel Nigeria has launched its new Single-Seater Shops initiative, introducing a compact retail model designed to bring telecom products and customer services closer to users across the country. The flagship outlet was officially opened on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at City Mall, Onikan,…
29th Connected Banking Summit Opens in Addis Ababa to Drive Digital Finance Transformation The 29th Connected Banking Summit & Innovation & Excellence Awards has opened in Addis Ababa, bringing together banking executives, regulators, policymakers and technology providers to explore the future of digital financial transformation in Ethiopia and emerging markets. Held at the Ethiopian Skylight…
Konecta Opens New Egypt Headquarters and AI Center to Expand Digital Services Growth Konecta has inaugurated its new regional headquarters in Egypt alongside a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) Center, strengthening the country’s position as a strategic hub for AI-powered customer experience (CX), multilingual services and digital offshoring. The launch reflects Konecta’s long-term investment strategy in…
