The Airtel Africa Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Africa’s next generation with the digital skills needed to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world, highlighting its programmes in Tanzania and Nigeria as part of its World Youth Skills Day celebrations. The foundation noted that rapid technological advancement is transforming workplaces across every sector, making…
MinoHealth AI Labs has partnered with Rivia Clinics to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare delivery across Ghana, marking another step toward modernising clinical workflows and improving patient care through responsible AI. Under the collaboration, Rivia Clinics has deployed Moremi AI to support two core clinical functions. The platform provides AI-powered clinical decision…
The Airtel Africa Foundation is strengthening digital education and STEM learning in Seychelles through its support for the Frontier Technology Clubs Pilot Programme, reinforcing its commitment to education, innovation and digital inclusion across Africa. Implemented in partnership with the Seychelles Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, the initiative is designed to equip students with…
Gabon is strengthening collaboration between its private sector and startup ecosystem with the launch of Kimba Connect, a new innovation platform designed to accelerate digital transformation, encourage open innovation and improve business competitiveness. Unveiled by the Ministry of Digital Economy, Digitalization and Innovation, Kimba Connect is designed to bridge the gap between established businesses and…
Algeria has graduated a new cohort of telecommunications engineers, reinforcing the country’s commitment to developing the skilled workforce needed to support its expanding digital economy and long-term digital transformation agenda. The graduation ceremony was attended by Minister of Post and Telecommunications Sid Ali Zerrouki, highlighting the government’s continued focus on investing in local talent alongside…
Egypt is accelerating its digital workforce strategy by expanding its freelance talent ecosystem as part of a broader effort to strengthen its position as a leading global destination for IT offshoring and digital services. Speaking at the WorkShift Summit 2026, Mahmoud Sofrata, Vice President for Market Development at the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA),…
Rwanda has been recognised among Africa’s top-performing countries in the 2026 Institute of International Finance (IIF) Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report, achieving a score of 43.4 out of 50 and tying with South Africa for the highest score on the continent. The achievement marks Rwanda’s first appearance in the annual assessment, which has been…
Nearpays has been named the winner of the AI for Good Innovation Factory 2026 at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, earning global recognition for its AI-powered fintech solution that is expanding financial inclusion across Africa. Organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the AI for Good Innovation Factory is the United Nations’…
