January 29
Africa: Afcon 2025 Breaks New Digital Records With 6 Billion Views
Ghanaian Times
The CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 has broken new ground with a record 6 billion digital views across social media platforms during the Competition. Read more »
Nigeria: How Technology Is Changing the Way Fans Follow Professional Sports
Vanguard
A decade ago in Nigeria, keeping up with professional sports often meant one thing. You made time. If the Super Eagles had a match, you cleared your evening schedule. If Enyimba… Read more »
January 28
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Digital Leap Paradox - Rapid Progress, Fragile Foundations
Addis Standard
As Ethiopia implements Digital Ethiopia 2030, the swift deployment of digital platforms, the expansion of e-services, the growth of fintech, and the rollout of the national digital… Read more »
Africa: From Global Ai Infrastructure to International Research Review Panels - a Quiet Role in Shaping Digital Systems [opinion]
Ghanaian Times
As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital connectivity continue to reshape economies worldwide, the reliability and governance of digital infrastructure have become… Read more »
Nigeria: Mbah Inaugurates Digital Court Building, Backs Judicial Financial Autonomy
This Day
The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commissioned a new digital court building constructed by his administration, describing it as a giant step in his administration's… Read more »
Nigeria: APC E-Registration Witnesses Poor Turnout in Niger
This Day
The ongoing e-registration of members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is witnessing poor turnout of members in Niger State, investigations have revealed. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos, MTN to Redevelop Obalende Under-Bridge to Bus Park
Daily Trust
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the transformation of the Obalende bus stop into a modern bus transport hub that will transform the Obalende loop, underbridge… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Seek Evidence-Based Tvet Reforms As NBTE Unveils Digital Systems
This Day
Stakeholders in Nigeria's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector have called for an urgent shift to evidence-based and data-driven policymaking, following… Read more »
Nigeria: KPMG's Tech Report Reveals Decisive Shift Among Technology Leaders
This Day
KPMG's newly released Global Tech Report 2026 has revealed a decisive shift among global technology leaders. Read more »
Nigeria: WSIS - 20 Years On
This Day
Sonny ARAGBA-AKPORE writes that two decades after, WSIS is still wobbling Read more »
Nigeria: Adopt Data-Driven Decision-Making Avoid Lying With or Misrepresenting Data, Adio Tells Niqs
This Day
To ensure credible and efficient cost management in the execution of projects, the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) has been advised to adopt data-driven… Read more »
January 27
Uganda: No Second Internet Shutdown Announced By Uganda Communications Commission, Ignore Social Media Claims
Africa Check
No second internet shutdown announced by Uganda Communications Commission, ignore social media claims Read more »
Uganda: Internet Has Been Restored in Uganda - Now What for Businesses ? [opinion]
Nile Post
When internet access was shut down during the election period, the impact on Uganda's business environment was uneven but deeply revealing. Some enterprises continued operating… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Strengthening School Security With Technology - Minister
Premium Times
"If there is any incident, there will be a panic alert that goes to a local control centre," the minister said. Read more »
Nigeria: Weak Data, Poor Pay Stalling $500m World Bank-Funded Metering Scheme
This Day
Poor remuneration for installers and lack of clean data of unmetered customers of Distribution Companies (Discos) is the main cause of the slow pace of deployment of the World… Read more »
Nigeria: In 2026 Outlook, Ernst & Young Says CEOs Increasingly See Ai As Productivity Enabler
This Day
Ernst & Young, a global professional services firm and one of the 'Big Four' has said that chief executives are increasingly regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's New Immigration Policy Takes a Digital Direction - Will It Succeed? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa has a new draft white paper on immigration, citizenship and refugees. This, the fourth in three decades, represents a step change from the previous efforts. It is a… Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Woman Develops App to Speed Up Emergency Response
Health-e
A Survivor of Gender-based violence has developed an online emergency reporting platform aimed at cutting response times for victims of crime and medical emergencies, particularly… Read more »
January 26
Uganda: Did Uganda's Internet Shutdowns During Elections Backfire? [analysis]
ISS
The state cited the need to prevent disinformation - but the ban may have increased citizens' mistrust instead. Read more »
Uganda: Airtel Fully Restores Internet Services
Nile Post
Telecom giants, Airtel Uganda have announced fully restoring their internet services across the country. Read more »
Uganda: The Cost of Uganda's Internet Shutdown
Independent (Kampala)
On the evening of Jan 13, two days to a highly anticipated presidential election, Uganda went off grid as the government through the Uganda Communications Commission shut down the… Read more »
Africa: Namibia to Host Africa's Cybersecurity Gathering
Namibian
Namibia is set to host the International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition (NICSC), slated for 22 to 24 April. Read more »
Kenya: Nancy Baraza-Led GBV Technical Team Proposes Nationwide CCTV Installation in Airbnbs
Capital FM
The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) technical working group, chaired by Nancy Baraza, has recommended the installation of CCTV cameras in Airbnb accommodations and bed-and-breakfast… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Boda-Boda Drivers - the Digital Economy Hasn't Been the Route to Formal Work and Better Protection - Research [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Digital labour platforms - like fast food delivery and cab hailing services - are having a dramatic impact on people's labour rights and working conditions around the world. Read more »
Ghana: DVLA to Implement Major Reforms, Leveraging Technology - - CEO
Ghanaian Times
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) will this year embark on a series of major reforms, including the extensive use of technology to expand and modernise its… Read more »
