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ICT minister cancels abroad trip over Telecom Egypt fire
The ICT Minister cut short his overseas visit and returned to Cairo to closely monitor the situation and assess the damage caused by fire.
Jul 92 min read


MTN expands network connectivity to remote South Sudan
MTN South Sudan CEO Mapula Bodibe reaffirmed the telco’s commitment to digital inclusion and rural connectivity. MTN South Sudan has...
Jul 82 min read


Digital dreams take flight: Liquid SA celebrates youth tech trailblazers
Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa capped off its Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme with a vibrant pitchathon in Johannesburg, awarding top start-up ProLink R100,000 and marking a significant step in youth-driven digital innovation.
Jul 82 min read


Africa’s digital voice has arrived: welcome to ICT Journal.Africa
Launched with bold ambitious and deep roots in Africa’s tech scene, ICT Journal.Africa is a fresh, authoritative platform delivering sharp analysis, original reporting, and insider access to the stories shaping the continent’s digital future. From policy to innovation, start-ups to telecom giants, this is where Africa’s tech narrative is told, on its own terms.
Jul 82 min read


MultiChoice Uganda equips 200 spokespersons with digital skills
By Nhlanhla Muthe Over 200 Government Communications Officers pose with trainers at the launch of a week-long strategic media training at...
Jul 82 min read


New African currency marketplace launched
Launched at AAM2025 in Abuja, the PAPSS African Currency Marketplace tackles long-standing currency convertibility challenges, offering real-time local currency trading to boost the African Continental Free Trade Area and eliminate costly bottlenecks.
Jul 82 min read


Nigeria outgrows cash as fintech revolution redefines financial access
Nigeria’s digital payment surge is reshaping the country’s financial landscape, with over $850 million in transactions and 90% mobile penetration in 2024
Jul 42 min read


End of an Era: Okra shuts down after pioneering open banking in Nigeria
By Nhlanhla Muthe Okra Co-founder Fara Ashiru Jituboh confirmed the quiet closure, marking the end of a bold journey that helped shape...
Jul 42 min read


Mukuru brings instant payments to Zimbabwe’s tobacco farmers
As tobacco exports hit $1.3 billion, Mukuru’s digital payment tools are helping smallholder farmers overcome financial exclusion with...
Jul 32 min read


Kenya, UK exploring new digital trading pact
The announcement was made on Wednesday at London's Guildhall during the Africa Debate by UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi.
Jul 22 min read


Fueling Innovation: Why Startups Are Reshaping the Future
Startups are no longer just disruptors — they’re redefining the rules of business, tech, and culture. From fintech and green energy to...
May 141 min read


Vodacom ranked Africa's Top Employer for second consecutive year
Vodacom Group has been named Africa's number one employer by the Top Employers Institute for the second year running. This prestigious...
May 142 min read


Kamberg community partners Vodacom in a community-based model to secure towers
In a powerful show of community-driven innovation, Kamberg in KwaZulu-Natal has partnered with Vodacom to secure local base stations from vandalism and battery theft. Through added fencing and community-led patrols, this initiative ensures uninterrupted mobile access — critical for communication, business, and emergency response in remote areas.
May 142 min read


HOAX: This website promising MTN Uganda customers cash prizes is fake. The telecommunications company has warned customers about the fake promotion.
HOAX: This website promising MTN Uganda customers cash prizes is fake The telecommunications company has warned customers about the fake...
May 141 min read


Microsoft partners with Flutterwave to power payment innovation in Africa
Flutterwave and Microsoft have partnered in a five-year deal to build Flutterwave’s next-gen platform on Microsoft Azure. The goal is to accelerate digital payment innovation and empower African SMEs, which employ 90% of the continent’s population. This collaboration aims to boost financial inclusion, streamline transactions, and support business growth through scalable, secure technology and AI-powered solutions.
May 143 min read
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