All Articles

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has launched Digital Ethiopia 2030, a bold national push to accelerate connectivity, strengthen trust in digital services and power Ethiopia’s tech-driven future.

The two nations signed major cooperation agreements in Freetown, setting the stage for seamless payments, shared AI frameworks and a unified digital economy that could redefine regional innovation and trade.

A new IBM study reveals that while African organisations are eager to accelerate AI adoption, poor data quality, weak governance, and a lack of skills are holding back the continent’s digital potential.

South African-born billionaire and world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has secured shareholder approval for his record-breaking $1 trillion Tesla pay package, reinforcing his control of the EV giant as he pushes ambitious goals from humanoid robots to global AI dominance.

By Nhlanhla Muthe Orange Marine’s new generation of cable ships will boost the resilience of Africa’s undersea networks, reinforcing the continent’s place in the global digital economy while cutting emissions by 20%. Orange Marine, the submarine cable subsidiary of global telecoms giant Orange, has announced the construction of two next-generation cable ships aimed at securing and strengthening digital infrastructure across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (EMEA). The inve

AI-powered fintech Optasia has made a record-breaking entry on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the largest fintech listing since 2018. Founded in Nigeria, the $1.4 billion company now serves 121 million users monthly, redefining financial inclusion across Africa and beyond.

Vodacom has finally reached a confidential settlement with Kenneth Makate, the creator of the iconic “Please Call Me” service. The landmark case highlights the value of ideas, innovation, and fair compensation in South Africa’s corporate landscape.

For the first time, Openserve, South Africa's leading connectivity provider and a Telkom Group company, is joining the rest of the world in commemorating World Fibre Day in South Africa. The event coincides with a momentous milestone—ten years since Openserve was launched in 2015.

Selva Ganesh, Vice President and CEO of In2IT, cautioned delegates at his company's second annual CIO Cybersecurity Roundtable debate last week, which was organised in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of e-Government, Huawei, and Forescout.

South Africa's most promising entrepreneurs will gather in Johannesburg next month to compete for millions of dollars in business investment at the 2025 South African Future Trust Summit

GGPEN has signed a landmark MoU with SES Satellites to boost Angola’s space capabilities and expand the reach of its ANGOSAT-2 and Connecta Angola initiatives. The partnership aims to deepen digital inclusion, enhance technical training and extend high-speed satellite connectivity across Africa.

After years of exam paper theft and leaks, the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has introduced smart digital locks that transmit real-time alerts to curb cheating and strengthen exam integrity.

The redesigned site offers a centralised, user-friendly space for accessing routine health data, surveys, reports, and theme insights.

MTN CEO Ralph Mupita has hailed the GSMA’s new affordable smartphone initiative as a “game changer” for Africa, urging governments and OEMs to make 4G devices accessible to all. The digital leap could bring tens of millions of Africans online and accelerate the continent’s digital economy. By Nhlanhla Muthe , Senior Writer MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita (right) has called for Africa’s $30 smartphone revolution to be a catalyst in closing the continent’s digital divi

Latitude59 is widely regarded as one of Europe's most influential start-up and technology events, attracting thousands of innovators, investors, and policymakers each year to discuss digital transformation, sustainable technology, and global collaboration.

On Wednesday, the pan-African telecom service provider invited leaders from Africa's diplomatic and governmental sectors for its annual Ambassadors Appreciation Dinner, when the milestone was announced.

The week-long workshop will train young people how our AI-powered solutions can simplify work, solve problems, and open up new prospects for your company. The offer to like-minded youth people is still available for a week of creativity, learning, and interaction.

Ruto confirmed his enrolment while speaking at the launch of Phase One of Konza Smart City's infrastructure. The President underlined the government's commit-ment to extending access to affordable, technologically advanced higher education.

MTN Group’s Ralph Mupita has called on African governments, academia, and industry to accelerate investment in homegrown AI systems and infrastructure. With nearly 300 million subscribers, MTN is backing initiatives like Nigeria’s N-ATLAS and AI-driven platforms Ayoba and Chenosis to ensure Africa shapes, not just consumes, the AI revolution.

In a game-changing move for Africa’s global workforce, LemFi’s “Send Now, Pay Later” innovation uses artificial intelligence to merge credit and remittances, ensuring migrants can support loved ones across 30 countries without waiting for the next paycheque.