Botswana’s Minister of Communications and Innovation, David Tshere, has called for wider access to digital connectivity and economic opportunities in rural communities as the country marked World Post Day 2026 in Sekoma. Speaking at the event under the theme “One Postal Network, Infinite Possibilities,” Tshere said postal services are evolving beyond traditional mail delivery to…
Mali’s Société Malienne de Transmission et de Diffusion (SMTD-SA) and Senegal Numérique (SENUM-SA) have inaugurated the interconnection of their national digital backbones, marking a step towards stronger digital integration in West Africa. The inauguration took place on 5 October 2026 at the border between the two countries, bringing together institutional representatives, local authorities and technical…
Zambia’s Ministry of Technology and Science is piloting Njila.ai, an artificial intelligence-powered career guidance platform designed to help young people identify their skills, explore career opportunities and prepare for employment. The initiative was presented to World Bank Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde, with students from Evelyn Hone College demonstrating how the platform supports career…
Vodacom Lesotho has launched an Enterprise Satellite Connectivity Solution powered by Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology, aiming to strengthen internet access and connectivity resilience for businesses and public institutions across the country. Launched in Maseru, the service is designed for organisations operating in remote, underserved or challenging environments. It offers primary satellite connectivity,…
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has announced plans to phase out the Green ID book, expand digital identity services and launch a nationwide campaign to document all undocumented South African citizens by the end of 2029. Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber outlined the reforms during the Home Affairs Quantum Leap event at Constitution…
Kudo.com, a global multi-asset trading broker, has launched instant cryptocurrency withdrawals for clients worldwide, introducing automated processing designed to improve access to funds and enhance the trading experience. The new feature eliminates manual handling delays, allowing clients to withdraw their cryptocurrency holdings instantly rather than waiting through the processing periods associated with traditional withdrawal systems….
Valu Jordan has partnered with Tawqi3i, a Jordanian platform specialising in secure and certified electronic signature solutions, to digitise its customer onboarding process and simplify access to its financial services. Through the partnership, Valu Jordan has integrated local digital signature solutions into its app, allowing customers to complete registration and electronically sign the documents required…
Bank NXT, an Egyptian provider of retail and corporate banking solutions, has extended its collaboration with Network International to accelerate the digitalisation of its payment services and modernise its payments infrastructure. As part of the agreement, Bank NXT will migrate its automated teller machine (ATM) and debit card portfolio to Network International’s end-to-end processing platform….
