Africa: At GITEX Africa 2025, Huawei Reinforces Strategic Commitment To The Development of Africa's Digital and Intelligent Future

Huawei

Huawei Intelligent Africa Summit 2025 was held in Marrakech alongside Read more »

Africa: AI and Africa's 'Counterfeit' Journalists [analysis]

ISS

AI technology is 'shooting the messenger' by impersonating professional journalists to gain credibility for false narratives. Read more »

Kenya: Travizory Denies Holding Kenyan Funds Amid Scrutiny Over Border Tech Contracts

Capital FM

Swiss digital border security firm Travizory Security SA has dismissed reports suggesting it is holding funds meant for the Kenyan government, calling them "misleading and… Read more »

Nigeria: Fully-Integrated Browser Ai, Aria, Now Available to Millions of Opera Mini Users in Nigeria, Without Extra Data Costs [press release]

Premium Times

As a response to data costs surge in Nigeria, Aria is available within Free Data offerings, so users will minimize their data usage when exploring AI Read more »

Africa: Africa Tech Summit Returns to London Stock Exchange June 6

Daba Finance

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Lesotho: Lesotho Gives in, Approves Starlink Licence

GroundUp

Civic organisation says this is a "sell-out" Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Don't Donate Enough Blood - Technology Can Help Drive the Numbers [analysis]

The Conversation Africa

The shortage of blood for medical use is a global challenge. South Africa is not exempt. Blood collection organisations such as the South African National Blood Service struggle to… Read more »

Liberia: LTA to Construct Digital Village in Lofa

Liberian Observer

In a move to expand digital connectivity across Liberia, a delegation from the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) over the weekend visited Foya, Lofa County, to inspect the… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Orange Côte d'Ivoire Posts 8.6 Percent Revenue Growth in Q1 2025

Daba Finance

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Ethiopia: ELS Launches Ethiopia's First-Ever Digital Lottery

Ethiopian Herald

ADDIS ABABA - The Ethiopian Lottery Service (ELS) has officially launched Ethiopia's first-ever digital lottery, marking a major milestone in the country's digital transformation… Read more »

Ethiopia: Digital Transactions Surge, Driving Ethiopia's Economic Growth

Ethiopian Herald

A surge in digital financial transaction is significantly boostingEthiopia's economic growth, with over 800 billion Birr exchanged through platforms such as Telebirr and CBEbirr in… Read more »

Ethiopia: Motri to Enforce Mandatory Digital Payment Across Fuel Stations

Ethiopian Herald

ADDIS ABABA -The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) has announced plans to implement mandatory digital payment systems at all fuel stations across the country,… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Govt, Venture Capital Support Key for Tech Advancement

The Herald

Local technology experts have called for greater Government and venture capital involvement in order for the country to catch up with regional peers, as well as to leverage… Read more »

Africa: Africa Surpasses 1b Mobile Money Wallets With $1t Traded in 2024

Daba Finance

Mobile money usage across Africa has doubled over the past four years, reaching over one billion registered accounts by the end of 2024 The continent now represents 53% of all… Read more »

Rwanda: Kigali AI Summit Backs $60bn Fund

Independent (Kampala)

The Global AI Summit for Africa, held in Kigali, Rwanda from April 3-4, galvanized the continent's ambition to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) for… Read more »

Africa: UN Forum On People of African Descent Examines Reparations and AI Challenge

UN News

The fourth session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent opened on Monday at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Read more »

South Africa: Introducing The GenG Engage App - Empowering Communities With A Zero-Rated App To End Gender Based Violence

Sonke Gender Justice

In a bold and groundbreaking step towards ending gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa, the Generation Gender programme, also known as GenG, officially launched a… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Employs Digital Tools to Captivate Visitors At Osaka Expo

The Herald

Hebert Zharare in Osaka, Japan Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Licenses Starlink for Internet Services

Shabelle

Somalia's National Communications Authority has granted a license to Elon Musk's satellite internet company Starlink, paving the way for the launch of its services in the country. Read more »

Africa: Africa Has Potential to Lead the Way in AI, Says Bill Gates

ENA

Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation and Founder of Breakthrough Energy, has expressed optimism about Africa's potential to lead in artificial intelligence (AI), calling it a… Read more »

Lesotho: Lesotho Under Pressure to Approve Starlink Licence

GroundUp

Prime Minister says his government is removing obstacles to US investment, including Starlink, in the wake of the tariff hike Read more »

Kenya: Kenya to Host Global Open Source Office As ITU Unveils Tech Projects

Capital FM

Kenya has been selected to host an Open Source Programme Office (OSPO) under a new pilot project launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations… Read more »

Nigeria: Experts to Address Financial Inclusion Gap At Pafon 2.0 Forum

This Day

The second edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0) has been announced, as its organisers have unveiled a line-up of speakers that will address the role of Artificial… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Nigeria's .Ng Domain Name Registration Slides to 231,556 After Attaining 234,083 in January

This Day

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Nigeria: Mart Networks Partners Infopercept On Cybersecurity Solutions

This Day

Mart Networks Group, a leading value-added distributor with presence in the Middle East and Africa, has announced a distribution partnership with Infopercept, a leading… Read more »