January 15
Tanzania: Varsities Urged to Embrace Ai, Digital Technologies
Daily News
The government has urged universities, research institutions and schools in the country to fully embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to improve access,… Read more »
Nigeria: Ai Founders, Developers to Converge in Lagos for Ai Conference
This Day
As Africa stands at the threshold of a digital revolution, Carbon AI has officially announced the AI in Action 2026 conference in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Isoc Nigeria Hits Major Milestones in 2025, Doubles Membership
This Day
The Internet Society (ISOC) Nigeria Chapter has recorded a landmark year of growth, doubled its membership base and expanded its digital literacy footprint across 24 states. Read more »
January 14
Kenya: UK-Kenya Tech Hub Backs New Initiative to Boost Early-Stage Capital
Daba Finance
UK-Kenya Tech Hub has partnered with Viktoria Ventures and local ecosystem players to launch Startup 360 Connect, an initiative aimed at strengthening Kenya's early-stage… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's 2026 Trading Landscape Shows Rapid Growth in Mobile Forex Apps As Reforms Push for Greater Transparency [press release]
Premium Times
As transparency becomes a competitive advantage, apps that present cleaner data and clearer account reporting are winning attention across Nigeria. Read more »
Tanzania: Airtel Pushes Toward Digital Economy Via Fuel Rewards Campaign
Daily News
Airtel has rolled-out a nationwide cashless transactions campaign, highlighting the growing significance of digital payments in everyday life for individuals and businesses, a move… Read more »
Rwanda: Teaching in Our Voice - Using Ai to Empower Teachers, Protect Every Child
New Times
Mama Mignonne teaches mathematics at a primary school in Musanze District. Every evening, after her tudents have left her classroom, she sits with a notebook and a pen, writing out… Read more »
Rwanda: Creators Hopeful As Rwanda Moves to Unlock Digital Earnings
New Times
When American YouTube star IShowSpeed arrived in Rwanda on the night of January 9, and launched his one-day tour the following day, January 10, excitement spread across the country… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Facebook Owner Meta to Pay Falana $25,000 for Privacy Invasion
Leadership
Justice Olalekan Oresanya of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Tuesday ordered Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of the social network platform Facebook, to pay… Read more »
Nigeria: Tranter It Sets Standard for Business Process Outsourcing Delivery in Nigeria
This Day
With over 22 years of enterprise technology delivery in Nigeria, Tranter IT has formalised its position as the country's most experienced Business Process Outsourcing delivery… Read more »
January 13
Uganda: 'Strong Recommendation' from Security Committee Leads to Internet Shutdown
Nile Post
The government has directed all mobile network operators and internet service providers to temporarily suspend public internet access and selected mobile services during the… Read more »
Kenya: UK-Kenya Tech Hub Partners With Investors to Train New Angel Investors
Capital FM
The UK-Kenya Tech Hub has partnered with Viktoria Ventures and other ecosystem players to roll out a new programme aimed at strengthening Kenya's early-stage investment ecosystem… Read more »
Nigeria: It Firm Launches N50m Tech Scholarship Scheme for Almajiri Pupils
Daily Trust
An ICT training institute, New Horizons Nigeria, has announced a major CSR initiative that is geared towards improving Nigeria's GDP, reduce unemployment and improve national… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Begins Statewide E-Registration to Strengthen Party, Expand Membership in Ogun [press release]
Premium Times
Governor Abiodun called on party leaders, stakeholders, and members at all levels to fully mobilise supporters across the state and ensure mass participation in the exercise. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Records Over 2m Verified Members As Digital Registration Begins - Party Official
Premium Times
"As of today, just one week into the exercise, we already have over two million Nigerians who have been digitally verified, complete with their names and voter identification… Read more »
Uganda: Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka Gatonnya 2026 Closes With Strong Focus On Mental Wellness and Digital Skills
Nile Post
The Nnabagereka Development Foundation (NDF) has successfully concluded the Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka Gatonnya 2026 at Hormisdallen School, Gayaza Campus, with MTN Mobile Money… Read more »
South Africa: Lesufi Warns Schools Without Ai Are Failing Children
Scrolla
Panyaza Lesufi says artificial intelligence must be taught in schools now and not years from now. He says schools without internet and devices are failing learners before they… Read more »
Nigeria: IPNX Reinforces Commitment to Abia State Digital Transformation
This Day
Telecommunications and ICT solutions provider, ipNX, has reaffirmed its commitment in supporting the digital transformation agenda of Abia State at the recently concluded Abia… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda Coding Academy Students Reflect On JA Africa Regional Competition
New Times
After emerging as winners of the 2025 JA Rwanda National Company of the Year Competition, four students from Rwanda Coding Academy (RCA) represented the country at the JA Africa… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Communications Regulator Denies Notice On Internet, Mobile Money Shutdown Ahead of 2026 Elections
Africa Check
Uganda communications regulator denies notice on internet, mobile money shutdown ahead of 2026 elections Read more »
January 12
Sudan: Six-Month Jail Term Over Facebook Post Sparks Outrage in Sudan
Dabanga
A court in El Gedaref has sentenced Resistance Committees member Ayman Hariri to six months in prison and fined him 2,000,000 SDG over a Facebook post yesterday, triggering… Read more »
Africa: CES 2026 - - a Human-Centric Shift in Tech Amid AI Overload
Daily Maverick
For a brief moment, the big PC brands turned away from shoving needless AI into everything and remembered that people use computers to do and build things. Read more »
Africa: Kenyan Youngster to Represent Country At Africa Efootball Championships
Capital FM
Kenya's eFootball Mobile champion Hannington Kiplagat is set to take part in the inaugural Africa eFootball Championship set for January 15-16 at the Cathedrale Sacre-Cour, in… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania's Tech Horizon Set for Quantum Leap in 202
Daily News
FROM AI-Powered Farms to Solar-Powered Smart Cities, the Building Blocks of a Digital Nation Are Falling Into Place. Read more »
Kenya: Data Sovereignty Fears Rise As Vodacom Eyes 55pc Safaricom Stake
Capital FM
The National Treasury has formally moved to divest a 15 percent equity stake in Safaricom PLC to the Vodacom Group, a transaction valued at approximately Sh244.5 billion ($1.6… Read more »
