May 17
Ghana: National Roaming Policy to Boost Mobile Coverage Across - Communication Minister
GhanaToday
The government is implementing a National Roaming Policy that will allow network operators to leverage each other's infrastructure. Read more »
Nigeria: Edniesal Consulting Announces CIO C-Suite Awards for African Tech Driven Innovations
This Day
Dike Onwuamaeze Read more »
Africa: Africa's Tech Future - Daniel Oyeduntan Leads the Charge
This Day
Daniel Oyeduntan, a seasoned professional with about a decade of experience in data science and machine learning, is capturing the attention of the technology industry across EMEA. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Schools Benefit From President's Computer Lab Programme
The Herald
Two schools in Gweru on Monday received state-of-the-art ICT equipment as part of efforts by the Government to revolutionise the education sector in the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Hit Researcher Develops App to Automate Local Authorities
The Herald
A Harare Institute of Technology computer science and software engineering researcher has designed a new software application to plug loopholes and enhance the efficiency of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kwekwe Poly Moves to Harness Ai Opportunities
The Herald
Universities and colleges should integrate and embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as it offers immense potential for enhancing quality, efficiency and relevance of the country's… Read more »
Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN Launches 'Momo Heroes of Change' Part II
New Dawn
Leading GSM Company Lonestar Cell MTN launches the 2nd edition of the 'MoMo Heroes of Change' campaign. Read more »
May 16
Morocco: GITEX AFRICA 2024 - Powers Cross Continental Quest for an AI Future [press release]
Gitex Africa Morocco
70 percent surge in year-on-year growth at Africa's largest tech and start-up show in Morocco supercharges the epic African race to define its own digital dynasty Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Restores Internet Services After Undersea Fibre Cut
Capital FM
Safaricom has restored its Internet services to full network capacity and stability following last Sunday's undersea fibre cable cut that affected and disrupted the services. Read more »
Africa: Cable Cuts Expose Vulnerabilities in Africa's Internet Infrastructure
Business Day Africa
The vulnerability of East Africa's countries was starkly revealed once again in the aftermath of the damage inflicted upon an undersea cable, leading to widespread internet outages… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC to Use Technology to Combat Terrorism Financing
Leadership
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is settling for the use of technology to combat illicit flow of monies into the hands of terrorists. Read more »
Nigeria: Leveraging Emerging Technologies to Improve SME Productivity in Nigeria
This Day
Lynda Saint-Nwafor Read more »
May 15
Sudan: NGOs Call For End To Telecom Blackout Threatening Lives
Islamic Relief Worldwide
In the midst of the devastating humanitarian crisis that is fast deteriorating in Sudan, we, representing 94 humanitarian, civil society, human rights organizations and members of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Qatar Senior Commanders Discuss Cooperation in Military Technology
Addis Standard
A delegation led by Qatar's Military Attaché to Ethiopia, Brigadier General Mohammed Ali Al Hajri met on Tuesday and discussed with Brigadier General Kebede Regasa,… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Plans to Set Up Tech to Monitor Land Use
New Times
Rwanda plans to use technology that can help to detect changes in land use, a move that is intended to help tackle deviation including encroachment on agriculture land, and ensure… Read more »
Ghana: Increase Investment in Digital Tech to Boost Devt - Veep to African Govts
Ghanaian Times
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on African governments to increase investment in digital technology infrastructure to boost the development of the continent. Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive Networks Inaugurates West African Office in Lagos
This Day
Exclusive Networks, a global cyber security specialist organisation, recently, inaugurated it's West African office in Victoria Island, Lagos, with the aim of creating job… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Cybersecurity Levy to Add N1.5trn Fresh Tax Burden On Businesses, Households'
Leadership
The cybersecurity level being proposed by the federal government may leave a tax burden of N1.5 trillion on businesses and households in the country, a leading accounting firm… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Harps On Technology for Productive Workforce
Leadership
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima yesterday stressed the pivotal role of science and technology in crafting solutions for Nigeria's advancement through a productive workforce. Read more »
Nigeria: Cyber Charge, Taxation and Minimum Wage
This Day
In the last couple of weeks, two issues have dominated discussion about Tinubu's economy: the imposition of a cyber security charge on Nigerian bank customers by the Central Bank… Read more »
Nigeria: Vizo Unveils Revolutionary Gold Trading, Bill Settlement, Virtual Trading App
This Day
Precious Ugwuzor A comprehensive, safe, and secured application for digital assets management and trading of actual gold has debuted on play store and iOS. It is called Vizo,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Embrace Tech to Tap Into Opportunities in African Markets, Businesses Advised
The Herald
Zimbabwean and African businesses have been implored to embrace technology as a catalyst to exploit opportunities presented by a youthful and growing African market while… Read more »
May 14
Tanzania: U.S. Embassy in Tanzania Closed Due to Regional Internet Outage
allAfrica
The U.S. Embassy in Tanzania was forced to close its doors to the public for two days due to a widespread internet outage affecting several East African countries, reports BBC… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya Says Efforts Underway to Restore Internet in East Africa Following Submarine Cable Cuts
New Times
Kenya's telecommunications industry regulator said on Monday that efforts are underway to restore internet services that have been disrupted across East Africa. Read more »
Uganda: Yo-Waste - Innovator Tumusiime Makes Final Shortlist for Shs230m Prize
Nile Post
Ugandan innovator Martin Tumusiime is among the four finalist competing for a £50,000 (About Shs235 million) Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Read more »