Konza Technopolis has officially commenced the construction of a Centre of Excellence Digital Hub in Riruta, located in Dagoretti South, Nairobi.  The announcement was made on Friday during a groundbreaking ceremony attended by various stakeholders. Read also: Kenya’s business data compromised in cyberattack, investigators rule out Ransomware Expansion of Jitume digital hubs nationwide The government […]

In line with its goal of digitising 75 percent of public services by 2027, the Federal Government of Nigeria is proceeding with plans to create a one-stop digital platform to enhance government services. The National Information Technology Development Agency or NITDA is in charge of the digitisation, as part of efforts to promote transparency, strengthen […]

Tano Digital Solutions, a pan-African technology services company, was named the Top Cloud Performance Award winner at the SAP Africa Partner Summit 2025.  The SAP Africa Partner Awards 2025 honoured excellence in six categories, particularly cloud-related capabilities, implementations, and innovations. The award ceremony took place on Friday. Read also: Flutterwave, other Nigerian startups shine at […]

Mariam Hamadou Ali, Djibouti’s Minister of Digital Economy and Innovation, met with representatives of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) during a workshop on Monday. This engagement is part of Djibouti’s ongoing efforts to seek international collaboration to implement its digital transformation roadmap, with the goal of becoming a digital […]

On Monday, February 3, Guinean Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah formally delivered 1,000 laptops to students at public universities throughout the nation. Supported by MouNa Group Technologies in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, this project seeks to advance the technical advancement of Guinea’s educational system while enhancing students’ access […]

Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola is making waves in the African tech scene by launching Go Time AI, an accelerator program under his venture studio Resilience17.  This project, launched on Monday, aimed to assist African AI startups get funding and mentorship. Read also: Flutterwave partners with CBN to simplify payment with AfriGo Closing the AI […]

A tech entrepreneur in Egypt has established a way to help young Arabs access a variety of training programs. The educational technology platform called EYouth is an Egyptian start-up that provides digital skill development training programs for professionals, entrepreneurs, and youth seeking to advance their careers. Regardless of their beginning level, learners can advance at […]

In a major step towards the nation’s digital transformation, the World Bank and the Government of the Republic of Zambia have started the technical review of components under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) on Monday. Utilising the multiphase programming approach under the Inclusive Digitalisation for Eastern and Southern Africa Program (IDEA), the four-day summit […]

The County Government of Kirinyaga has unveiled a state-of-the-art Geographic Information System (GIS) lab to enhance service delivery, transparency, and efficiency within the Department of Lands. Governor Anne Waiguru, who spearheaded the initiative, emphasised that the facility would be crucial in curbing fraud and land grabbing while streamlining land governance processes. Read also: Zambia launches […]

In a world where smallholder farmers face numerous challenges, from unpredictable weather to limited access to financial protection, innovative solutions are crucial for their survival and success. Pula, a pioneering insurtech company, has been at the forefront of providing agricultural insurance to these farmers, helping them build resilience against climate-related risks. On Wednesday, Pula Foundation […]

Digital literacy (including IT and robotics), solar installation and maintenance, satellite/TV antenna installation, GSM repair, CCTV and intercom installation and maintenance, and 7 other new trades and subjects have been added to the basic education curriculum by the federal government. This development follows continuing reforms in a number of economic sectors. According to a statement […]

Huawei South Africa on Friday announced that the team behind e-KasiCare will compete in China’s global finals of the Huawei Tech4Good competition. This follows their impressive performance at the Sub-Saharan Africa regional finals last year. e-Kasi Care is a virtual medical consultation solution that uses AI and 5G technologies to connect rural residents with urban […]

Young entrepreneurs in Sierra Leone will soon have the chance to develop essential digital skills through the ‘Sierra Leone: Empowering Youth through Digital Technologies’ (READY Salone) project, launched by the International Trade Centre (ITC). The four-year initiative, funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), aims to prepare 3,000 youth for opportunities in the digital […]

On Wednesday, January 22, in Brazzaville, Congolese Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy Leon Juste Ibombo revealed a bold plan to tackle the problems of social, financial, and digital inclusion by the end of this year. He reiterated his intention to change the industry in line with President Denis Sassou N’Guesso‘s orders, which demanded […]

On Wednesday, January 22, Tunisia’s Minister of Health Mustapha Ferjani launched a digital platform for the management of medicine and health products. This program, which was created by the National Agency for Medicines and Health Products (ANMPS), is a significant step in the digital transformation of the pharmaceutical industry in Tunisia. “This initiative will allow […]

The National Examinations Council (NECO), the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), and other exams will be entirely computer-based testing (CBT) starting in 2027, according to the Ministry of Education, to reduce instances of exam fraud. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the Committee on Improvement of Quality Examinations’ inauguration, Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa emphasised […]

WIOCC Group, a prominent supplier of connectivity and digital infrastructure, announced a strategic alliance with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE) on Thursday. This partnership seeks to accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy through significant investments in vital digital infrastructure and thorough stakeholder engagement. The collaboration, which was formally established […]

On Wednesday, at the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, UAE-based e& announced a groundbreaking partnership with IBM to launch an advanced AI governance solution.  This collaboration aims to enhance e&’s AI governance framework, ensuring compliance and ethical practices across its expanding AI ecosystem. Read also: OpenAI launches $500 billion Stargate Project with SoftBank and […]

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed openness to billionaire Elon Musk purchasing TikTok on Tuesday, just days after signing an executive order delaying the enforcement of a federal ban on the app by 75 days.  The decision follows a contentious legal battle over the platform’s operations in the United States due to national security concerns linked to […]

On Monday, X  debuted a new video tab to increase user engagement. This functionality comes at a critical time, given that TikTok just resumed operations in the United States following a brief ban. The introduction of this video tab signals X’s intent to capture a larger share of the video content market, competing directly with […]