Innovation

Ali Monzer sets out his vision for MTN Rwanda

The vision includes accelerating the availability of low-cost smartphones, increasing mobile banking options, and decreasing barriers to digital participation.
Lezeth Khoza
2:40

CureRoot uses AI to steer future medicinal discoveries

The South African start-up uses technology, especially AI, to explore the potential of African medicinal plants for discovering new drugs.
2:00

Nokia joins Morocco to push the 2030 digital agenda

The partnership aims to improve the country's digital readiness while also supporting government initiatives to increase internet access and build a strong digital ecosystem.
2:00
14 Apr

MTN renews operating licence in war-torn South Sudan

The company say the licence enables it to plan and invest strategically in the infrastructure and technology that will fuel the country's future connectivity.
1:20
9 Apr

Digital solutions firm Hayo enters Kenya with two licences

The licences enable Hayo to deliver digital solutions and communications services, enabling Kenyan organisations to get technologies delivered with on-the-ground support.
1:40
Apr 2, 2025

MTN, Huawei deploy new antenna to enhance 5G in Zambia

According to the firms, the new antenna, Meta-Active Antenna Unit, provides higher coverage area and bandwidth while requiring less energy than standard antennas.
1:50
Apr 1, 2025

HP to use tech to re-invent workplace experience

The company will use smart connected devices and customised AI agents to transform the workplace, it says.
1:40
Mar 31, 2025

Africa to shape its own AI future at Kigali Summit

The Global AI Summit, which will take place in Kigali next month, will bring together policymakers, and tech leaders to explore Africa's strategic approach to AI.
2:00
Mar 31, 2025

Ericsson, Tunisie Telecom deliver 5G in Tunisia

Ericsson says the 5G rollout was based on Time Division Duplexing sites using the 3.5 GHz frequency band and FDD following a repurposing of the existing 4G spectrum.
2:50
Mar 28, 2025

Maroc Telecom, Inwi link-up to deploy fibre, 5G

The objective is to strengthen fibre optic expansion and support the development of 5G network in Morocco.
2:30
Mar 28, 2025

Five African tech start-ups shine at AfricArena Summit

A total of 16 companies demonstrated their arsenal of capabilities at the event, including ideal pitching abilities, concise storytelling, pitch decks, and command of their numbers.
1:30
Mar 27, 2025

Italian Sparkle, AI-Bawaba boost Libyan connectivity

The two aim to provide an end-to-end solution with value-added services, using Sparkle's portfolio and international footprint and AI-Bawaba's local expertise.