May 14
Africa: Light Is the Science of the Future - the Africans Using It to Solve Local Challenges [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Light is all around us, essential for one of our primary senses (sight) as well as life on Earth itself. It underpins many technologies that affect our daily lives, including… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa's New Diplomacy Goes Digital
Independent (Kampala)
An unexpected post on X from Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Jan. 30 in reaction to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during the recent flare-up in eastern DR Congo caught… Read more »
Uganda: Bayobab Unveils Fibre Optic Connecting Kampala to Malaba
Independent (Kampala)
The fibre route not only reduces the distance and latency between Uganda and global networks but also introduces greater redundancy to Uganda's connectivity infrastructure Read more »
May 13
West Africa: Geospatial Intelligence - A Strategic Tool for Combating Insecurity in West Africa
This Day
As insecurity continues to pose profound threats to national and regional stability in West Africa, innovative solutions are urgently needed to strengthen governance, enhance… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt, MTN Sign MOU to Boost Digital Transformation
Premium Times
"The first area is coverage of 100 per cent of the population and space of the whole Abia with broadband access before year-end." Read more »
Africa: AI Can Be a Danger to Students - 3 Things Universities Must Do [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is trained on enormous bodies of text, video and images to identify patterns. It then creates new texts, videos and images on the basis of… Read more »
Nigeria: Legend Internet Debuts Nigeria's First Fibre-to-the-Room Service
This Day
In a bold move that cements its leadership in digital infrastructure, Legend Internet PLC has launched FTTR by Legend -- Nigeria's first Fibre-to-the-Room (FTTR) service,… Read more »
May 12
Liberia: Orange Liberia to Inaugurate $10m Iconic Headquarters
Liberian Investigator
Orange Liberia, one of the country's leading telecommunications companies with more than 1 million subscribers, will officially inaugurate its new national headquarters, the Orange… Read more »
Kenya: MKU Launches Advanced ICT System As Digital Transformation Gathers Momentum
Capital FM
Mount Kenya University (MKU) has stepped up its Digital Transformation agenda by implementing an Edu-Tech solution in partnership with Marwadi Technologies of India. Read more »
Africa: How Insurtech Can Unlock Africa's Agricultural Future
New Times
Speaking at the 'MENA InsureTech Summit' in Doha offered a valuable platform to reflect not only on the role of insurance in agriculture, but also on how innovation, inclusion, and… Read more »
Africa: AI Education From Kindergarten to University - Global Trends, Lessons, and Strategic Roadmap for Africa [analysis]
Ghanaian Times
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining the foundations of global economies, governance, industries, and social structures. Read more »
Uganda: Comment - a Safer Digital Economy Is Now Possible
Independent (Kampala)
The government of Uganda has undertaken deep and wide policy reforms in the ICT sector intended to transform the lives and fortunes of Ugandans. The legal and regulatory reforms… Read more »
Nigeria: Glo Foundation to Empower 1000 Lagos Cleaners
Daily Trust
Glo Foundation, the social responsibility arm of Globacom has disclosed its plan to commence a 4-week vocational and digital empowerment for 1000 Lagos cleaners. Read more »
May 09
Africa: Airtel Partners Spacex to Launch Starlink Internet in Nine Countries
Daba Finance
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Ethiopia: Ethio Telecom Unveils 'Zemen Gebeya' Digital Marketplace
Ethiopian Herald
In a landmark move set to reshape Ethiopia's commercial and digital landscapes, Ethio Telecom has launched "Zemen Gebeya", a national digital marketplace aimed at transforming the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Household Appliance Market Drifting Towards Smart Tech, Convenience
Capital FM
Recent research reveals a promising trajectory for Kenya's household appliances market, projecting an impressive growth rate of 5.60% over the next five years. This anticipated… Read more »
May 08
Africa: PalmPay to Expand Into Four More African Markets By End-2025
Daba Finance
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Nigeria: Tariff Hike - Nigeria's Internet Users Decline - NCC Report
Vanguard
Nigeria's telecommunications sector witnessed a notable decline in internet users following a 50 per cent tariff hike on voice, data, and SMS services implemented in January 2025. Read more »
Africa: How to Tell If a Photo's Fake? You Probably Can't. That's Why New Rules Are Needed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The problem is simple: it's hard to know whether a photo's real or not anymore. Photo manipulation tools are so good, so common and easy to use, that a picture's truthfulness is no… Read more »
Liberia: Maryland - Technology College Explores Web Development Endowments
Liberian Investigator
The Department of Computer Science at William V.S. Tubman University's College of Engineering and Technology on Monday, May 4, hosted a one-day symposium on web development aimed… Read more »
Kenya: Airtel Kenya Deploys AI to Tackle SMS Spam, Fraud
Capital FM
Airtel Kenya has rolled out a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered spam detection system designed to protect its mobile subscribers from fraudulent and unsolicited SMS… Read more »
May 07
South Africa: Digital Government Can Benefit Citizens - How South Africa Can Reduce the Risks and Get It Right [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The digital revolution is reshaping governance worldwide. From the electronic filing of taxes to digital visa applications, technology is making government services more… Read more »
Africa: World Press Freedom Day 2025 - Call to Protect Elections From AI 'Information Pollution'
IPS
The prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the flow and access of information, which has a wider influence on how freedom of expression is affected. National and… Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwanda Contributes to South-South Cooperation Through Knowledge Sharing
New Times
Rwanda has scaled up the export of digital services and solutions to several countries, according to Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International… Read more »
Rwanda: MTN Rwanda Bounces Back to Profitability
New Times
The growth of service revenue, strong performance of fintech business, and improved management of costs have led to the profit turnaround of MTN Rwanda Plc's profitability in the… Read more »
