https://itweb.africa/article/vodacom-tanzania-boosts-m-pesa-with-28m-upgrade/Pero3qZ3waavQb6m 2026-04-02T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-02T12:55:51+02:00 Vodacom Tanzania boosts M-PESA with $28m upgrade Vodacom,Tanzania,M-Pesa,Telecoms,Mobile Business Philip Besiimire, CEO Vodacom Tanzania. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Philip-Besiimire-02Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerian-cyber-fraudster-faces-justice-in-the-us/DZQ58vV8NYnMzXy2 2026-04-02T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-02T12:15:25+02:00 Nigerian cyber fraudster faces justice in the US cyber crime,Romance scams,Hacking,data,Financials Saheed Sunday Owolabi was identified as the key organiser in the extensive criminal network that defrauded US citizens. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/71647418.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/yango-deepens-cameroon-footprint/GxwQD71DG4KvlPVo 2026-04-02T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-02T11:44:45+02:00 Yango deepens Cameroon footprint Cameroon,Yandex,Yango,ride-hailing,transport Yango showcased its ride-hailing platform and announced intentions to expand into delivery and digital services in Cameroon. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Yango-02Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-eyes-national-cybersecurity-council/KWEBbvyLwJ8qmRjO 2026-04-02T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-02T11:07:06+02:00 Nigeria eyes national cybersecurity council Security,ICT and Governance,cybersecurity,defence,Nigeria Nigeria’s minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/09/RESIZED-Tijani.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/eswatini-busts-global-cybercrime-ring-as-200-arrested/5yONPvErlPd7XWrb 2026-04-02T11:05:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-02T10:50:41+02:00 Eswatini busts global cybercrime ring as 200 arrested Eswatini crackdown,online gambling,Pig butchering scam,cybercrime,Interpol red notice Eswatini Police confiscated laptops and mobile phones in a coordinated raid that dismantled a transnational online gambling and “pig butchering” fraud syndicate linked to Interpol investigations. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/09/4CGroup-19Sept2023-2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-boosts-ict-skills-with-korean-gear/JN1gPvOAoloMjL6m 2026-04-02T11:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-02T10:38:10+02:00 Zambia boosts ICT skills with Korean gear Zambia,Brilliant Habeenzu,South Korea,Park Jaekyung,Artificial Intelligence Dr. Brilliant Habeenzu, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Technology and Science. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Zambia-perm-sec-29Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawis-digital-landscape-only-20-connected/rxP3jMBELQ37A2ye 2026-04-02T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-02T10:20:00+02:00 Malawi's digital landscape, only 20% connected Malawi,Shadric Namalomba,Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority,Afrobarometer,Malawi Broadcasting Corporation Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Shadric Namalomba. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-ICT-Minister-Malawi-02Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/whatsapp-tax-filing-set-to-pull-millions-into-kenyas-tax-net/kYbe97XbwQmqAWpG 2026-04-02T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-02T09:21:26+02:00 WhatsApp tax filing set to pull millions into Kenya’s tax net Kenya Revenue Authority,Humphrey Wattanga,WhatsApp tax filing,fintech innovation KRA commissioner general Humphrey Wattanga (centre) has described the new WhatsApp-based tax filing platform as a game-changer in simplifying compliance and expanding Kenya’s tax base https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/Kenya-turns-to-WhatsApp-to-simplify-tax-filing.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/north-africa-5g-landscape-split-by-early-adopter-gap/j5alr7QAz567pYQk 2026-04-01T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T13:08:43+02:00 North Africa 5G landscape split by 'early adopter' gap 5G,network,Connectivity,digital divide,infrastructure According to Opensignal, even in countries that have already deployed 5G, first availability remains a challenge. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/5G-digital-cyber-laptop.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-satellite-revenue-soars-to-2-billion/rxP3jqBELd3MA2ye 2026-04-01T12:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T11:40:52+02:00 Nigeria satellite revenue soars to $2 billion Satellite,ICT and Governance,Connectivity,Internet,NIGCOMSAT Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, managing director and chief executive officer of NIGCOMSAT. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/07/Jane-Nkechi-Egerton-Idehen.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-qualifications-agency-digitalises-services/xnklOvz1apOq4Ymz 2026-04-01T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T11:22:54+02:00 Namibia qualifications agency digitalises services Namibia,Harmoni Beukes,Namibia Qualifications Authority,NQA,Joseph Shongela Harmoni Beukes, acting chief executive officer of NQA https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Harmoni-Beukes-01Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/meet-your-ai-assistant-mobiagent-set-to-supercharge-bpo-businesses/4r1lyMR9WnK7pmda 2026-04-01T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T11:04:00+02:00 Meet your AI assistant: MobiAgent set to supercharge BPO businesses MobiAgent,Shiaam Abrahams,iMobility,IMGroup,BPO MobiAgent is designed to work alongside humans. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/AI-Assist-01April2026-2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/wingu-brings-custom-cloud-platform-to-ethiopia/o1Jr5qxPwDAqKdWL 2026-04-01T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T11:02:27+02:00 Wingu brings custom cloud platform to Ethiopia Wingu Africa,data,Digital sovereignty,infrastructure,Security Demos Kyriacou, deputy CEO, COO and co-founder of Wingu Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Demos-Kyriacou-01Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/paratus-essential-access-launched-to-empower-critical-services-across-africa/RgeVDvPRepAMKJN3 2026-04-01T11:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T10:17:27+02:00 Paratus Essential Access launched to empower critical services across Africa StarLink,Paratus As a trusted connectivity partner across Africa, Paratus continues to invest in solutions that enable progress, resilience and inclusive growth across Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Paratus-01Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ethio-telecom-moves-to-remodel-legal-system/KzQenvjywmWqZd2r 2026-04-01T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T10:13:02+02:00 Ethio Telecom moves to remodel legal system Ethio Telecom,TeleSign,Ethiopia digital transformation,legal tech,digital ID Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru has lauded teleSign as a platform that is set to digitise Ethiopia’s legal services and enable secure, borderless document authentication. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/02/AFRICA-Story1-27Feb2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/fuel-crisis-shock-drives-africa-closer-to-an-ev-future/KA3Wwqdzkr47rydZ 2026-04-01T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T10:03:55+02:00 Fuel crisis shock drives Africa closer to an EV future Electric Vehicles Africa,Oil Prices,Middle East War,Brent Crude,energy transition Rising fuel prices driven by global oil shocks are accelerating interest in electric vehicles across Africa, as consumers and businesses explore cleaner, more cost-effective alternatives to traditional petrol and diesel transport. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/electric-cars-plugged-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenyan-legislators-clear-safaricom-vodacom-deal/nWJadMbNwrNMbjO1 2026-04-01T10:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T09:32:17+02:00 Kenyan legislators clear Safaricom, Vodacom deal Kenya,Vodacom Group,Safaricom,South Africa,Mobile Business Kenyan Parliament greenlights Vodacom, Safaricom transaction. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Kenya-National-Assembly-01April2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/making-an-impact-synthesis-helps-financial-enterprises-transform-with-new-gemini-enterprise/Olx4z7kawVkq56km 2026-04-01T09:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T08:32:00+02:00 Making an impact: Synthesis helps financial enterprises transform with new Gemini Enterprise Digicloud,Google Gemini Enterprise,Synthesis Google Gemini 3.1 Pro was introduced last month. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/AI-assistant-LLM-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/huawei-secure-sd-wan-full-sase-solution-secure-intelligent-connectivity-for-modern-enterprises/Gb3BwMWaEByv2k6V 2026-03-31T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-31T12:30:59+02:00 Huawei Secure SD-WAN Full SASE Solution: Secure, intelligent connectivity for modern enterprises Huawei Secure SD-WAN Full SASE Solution,Huawei,Secure Access Service Edge,SASE,First Distribution Huawei Secure SD-WAN Full SASE Solution: Secure, intelligent connectivity for modern enterprises. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/FirstDistribution-31March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/uganda-tanzanias-infrastructure-requires-a-sound-digital-backbone/o1Jr5qxPw2QqKdWL 2026-03-31T12:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-31T11:59:05+02:00 Uganda, Tanzania’s infrastructure requires a sound digital backbone Schneider Electric,Josiah Habwe Josiah Habwe, General Manager for Tanzania and Uganda at Schneider Electric. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Josiah-Habwe-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/sap-egypt-partner-to-drive-digital-sovereignty/WnpNgq21BpYMVrGd 2026-03-31T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-31T11:37:47+02:00 SAP, Egypt partner to drive digital sovereignty SAP,Software,Digital sovereignty,data,Cloud SAP team led by Augusta Spinelli, regional president for EMEA region, and government representatives with ICT minister, Raafat Hendy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-SAP-Egypt-31March2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/masiyiwas-infraco-lands-on-vfex-in-record-1bn-listing/G98YdqLG2roMX2PD 2026-03-31T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-31T11:08:17+02:00 Masiyiwa’s InfraCo lands on VFEX in record $1bn listing Strive Masiyiwa,Econet InfraCo,VFEX,Zimbabwe capital markets,telecom infrastructure Strive Masiyiwa, founder of Econet Wireless, has celebrated the landmark $1 billion listing of Econet InfraCo on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Strive-Econet-31March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cameroon-to-unlock-stalled-mobile-phone-tax-revenue/lwrKx73YOdEqmg1o 2026-03-31T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-31T11:00:53+02:00 Cameroon to unlock stalled mobile phone tax revenue Cameroon,ICT and Governance,tax,digital,Mobile Cameroon reboots phone tax with automated system. (Image: Unicus Tax Specialists SA) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/12/Unicas-Tax-Specialists-SA-11Dec2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/eac-moves-to-create-unified-ai-sovereignty-bloc/G98Yd7LG2kZvX2PD 2026-03-31T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-31T10:41:57+02:00 EAC moves to create unified "AI Sovereignty" bloc Rwanda,Paula Ingabire,Moses Zalobo,East African Community,EAC Delegates attending the conference are exploring how the region can strengthen skills, research and partnerships to ensure Artificial Intelligence drives inclusive growth. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Delegates-East-African-Comm-31March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-unleashes-modern-tech-against-tax-dodgers/RgeVDMPRe4VvKJN3 2026-03-31T10:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-31T09:44:32+02:00 Kenya unleashes modern tech against tax dodgers Financials,tax,Kenya Revenue Authority,Weldon Ng’eno,Business Weldon Ng’eno, KRA commissioner for the medium and large taxpayers.(Image: KRA) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Weldon-Ngeno-31March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/4g-capital-closes-2m-deal-to-transform-mse-lending/j5alrvQAzm1vpYQk 2026-03-31T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-31T09:21:20+02:00 4G Capital closes $2m deal to transform MSE lending 4G Capital,GIF Growth,East Africa,Fintech,Nairobi 4G Capital secured $2 million to bridge East Africa's MSE lending gap. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-4Gcapital-Growth-30March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/trust-is-what-will-make-or-break-ai-voice-agents/kYbe9MXbwzBvAWpG 2026-03-30T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T13:24:41+02:00 Trust is what will make or break AI voice agents Bruce von Maltitz,1Stream Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/Bruce-Maltitz-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/camtel-launches-tender-for-23-million-sims/6GxRKqYQwWZqb3Wj 2026-03-30T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T12:55:40+02:00 Camtel launches tender for 2.3 million SIMs Cameroon,CAMTEL,Mobile,infrastructure,MTN Judith Yah Sunday epse Achidi, managing director of Camtel. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/09/RESIZED-Camtel-GM-Judith....jpg https://itweb.africa/article/liquid-appoints-new-ceo-for-zambia-operations/wbrpOqg2wKAMDLZn 2026-03-30T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T12:19:23+02:00 Liquid appoints new CEO for Zambia operations Liquid Intelligent Technologies,Cassava Technologies,Zambia,Leah Nakazwe Kooma,Wellington Makamure Leah Nakazwe Kooma appointed as CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Leah-Nakazwe-Kooma-30March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/m-pesa-ethiopia-surges-258-as-ethswitch-fuels-growth/Pero3qZ3wXKvQb6m 2026-03-30T12:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T11:44:01+02:00 M-PESA Ethiopia surges 258% as EthSwitch fuels growth M-Pesa,Safaricom,Ethiopia,mobile-money,EthSwitch Safaricom Group CEO Peter Ndegwa says M-Pesa’s rapid growth in Ethiopia is being driven by expanded use cases, deeper integration with national payments infrastructure, and a strong push toward financial inclusion. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/12/RESIZED-Peter-Ndegwa-11Dec2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-showcases-innovations-to-bolster-justice-system/DZQ58vV8NnGMzXy2 2026-03-30T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T11:35:22+02:00 Malawi showcases innovations to bolster justice system SGBV Digital Observatory Hub,e-Courts,UNDP Malawi,Mary Thom Navicha Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Mary Thom Navicha. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Mary-Thom-Navicha-30March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-declares-ai-content-security-threat/dgp45vaBwXo7X9l8 2026-03-30T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T11:26:48+02:00 Zambia declares AI content security threat Zambia,Thabo Kawana,President Hakainde Hichilema,Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority Critics of the administration of President Hakainde Hichilema accuse him of a clampdown on media and critics through such legislation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-President-Hakainde-Hichilema-19March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ncc-orders-telcos-to-compensate-subscribers-over-poor-network-quality/RgeVDMPRen1vKJN3 2026-03-30T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T11:16:59+02:00 NCC orders telcos to compensate subscribers over poor network quality Telecoms,infrastructure,subscribers,NCC,Nigeria Nigeria’s communications minister Dr Bosun Tijani. (Image sourced from LinkedIn) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Bosun-Tijani-30March2026-3.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-mobile-sector-records-14-revenue-growth/KjlyrvwBw3xqk6am 2026-03-30T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T10:38:47+02:00 Zambia mobile sector records 14% revenue growth Zambia,Hanford Chaaba,Zambia Information and Communications Technology,Mobile,Internet bandwidth Zambia’s mobile telecoms sector experienced continue growth last year. (Image created using AI). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Gemini-Generated-30March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-corps-unveils-digital-blueprint-for-crisis-management/xA9POvNExrVqo4J8 2026-03-30T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T10:19:38+02:00 Nigeria corps unveils digital blueprint for crisis management Prof Ahmed Abubakar Audi,Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps,NSCDC,Babawale Afolabi,Federal Capital Territory Nigeria’s NSCDC has launched a five-year roadmap based on digital transformation and announced the national distribution of surveillance equipment, among other technology. (Pics: X) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Surveillance-24March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/fuel-volatility-sparks-africas-move-to-hybrid-solar-tech/mQwkoq6YaN9M3r9A 2026-03-27T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-27T12:50:01+02:00 Fuel volatility sparks Africa's move to hybrid solar tech Africa energy,CBAM,Industrial Solar,IPP,PPA Agnes Lea, CEO of Malawi-based Macro Brothers Credit Limited, Melusi Shabalala, CEO of Mesama Energy and Jerry Dungu, ArcelorMittal South Africa's head of market and product development. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Image-AFRICA-27March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ethio-telecom-italys-ascot-energy-talk-green-power/rW1xL75nEOzMRk6m 2026-03-27T13:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-27T12:23:36+02:00 Ethio Telecom, Italy’s Ascot Energy talk green power Ethio Telecom,clean energy,Telecoms,4G,5G Gaetano Fasciana, CEO of Ascot Energy, and Frehiwot Tamru, CEO of Ethio Telecom. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Ethio-Telecom-Ascot-Energy-27March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/moniepoint-hits-new-shores-in-kenya/KzQenvjywW6qZd2r 2026-03-27T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-27T12:01:09+02:00 Moniepoint hits new shores in Kenya Fintech,Business,SMEs,Sumac,Moniepoint Inc Moniepoint expands to Kenya with Sumac deal. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Monniepoint-execs-27March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-leads-the-charge-in-digital-health-innovation/lwrKx73YOlAqmg1o 2026-03-27T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-27T11:42:55+02:00 Namibia leads the charge in digital health innovation Namibia,Lucia Iipumbu,Dr Esperance Luvindao,Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention,Botswana Lucia Lipumbu, Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Lucia-Lipumbu-17March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-ventures-into-ai-future-with-odc-backing/mYZRXv9g3QmMOgA8 2026-03-27T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-27T11:16:26+02:00 MTN ventures into AI future with ODC backing Ralph Mupita Broadband,IT in Government,Telecoms,Mobile Business,Internet Mazen Mroue, CEO of MTN Digital Infrastructure. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/10/Mazen-Mrou.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/turmoil-as-kenya-cracks-down-on-low-end-phones/KWEBbvyLw3RqmRjO 2026-03-27T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-27T09:27:22+02:00 Turmoil as Kenya cracks down on low-end phones Kenya,USB-C,smartphones,Communications Authority,Mobile regulation fs Smartphones 816 Kenya’s new USB-C directive is shaking up the mobile market, phasing out older low-end devices while pushing manufacturers toward safer, more standardised and accessible smartphones. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2019/01/resized/-fs-Smartphones-816.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/2026-wired4women-awards-shortlist-announced/Kjlyr7wBwR4vk6am 2026-03-26T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-26T12:20:21+02:00 2026 Wired4Women Awards shortlist announced Wired4Women Awards,Telkom,Women in tech,ITWeb Brainstorm,innovation The shortlists across 13 award categories have been selected. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Wired4Women-26March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ifc-invests-45m-to-green-african-telecom-sites/xnklOvz1alyq4Ymz 2026-03-26T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-26T12:09:02+02:00 IFC invests $45m to green African telecom sites International Finance Corporation,IPT PowerTech,Telecoms,infrastructure,Connectivity The funding will help to modernise, operate, and maintain 2,235 telecom sites across three countries, with more than 90% of them located in off-grid or weak-grid areas [image credit: IFC]. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-IFC-Supports-IPT-PowerTech-26March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-shifts-gears-embracing-finnish-tech-to-fuel-mining/rW1xL75nE6KMRk6m 2026-03-26T12:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-26T11:49:49+02:00 Zambia shifts gears, embracing Finnish tech to fuel mining Zambia,Felix Mutati,Finland Business Week,Saana Halinen,Zambia’s AI Strategy The two countries aim to expand their ties in technology and science during the on-going Finland Business Week. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Finland-Business-Week-Zambia-26March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenyas-ecitizen-revenue-hits-46m-daily/nWJadMbNw1wMbjO1 2026-03-26T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-26T11:24:26+02:00 Kenya's eCitizen revenue hits $4.6m daily Kenya,John Tanui,eCitizen,Tindi Mwale,Digital payments Tindi Mwale, the chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Tindi-Mwale-26March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lesotho-bans-airtime-data-advances-to-minors/KzQenMjywdO7Zd2r 2026-03-26T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-26T11:03:28+02:00 Lesotho bans airtime, data advances to minors Lesotho Communications Authority,Vodacom,Econet Telecom,Connectivity,Telecoms Nizam Goolam, CEO of the Lesotho Communications Authority. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Nizam-Goolam-26March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-unveils-data-policy-to-boost-farm-innovation/KA3Ww7dzkg9qrydZ 2026-03-26T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-26T10:45:00+02:00 Kenya unveils data policy to boost farm innovation Kenya,agritech,digital agriculture,Data integration,food security Kenya’s new agricultural data policy aims to unify fragmented digital systems, paving the way for smarter farming, improved services and a stronger agritech ecosystem. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/105993073.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-binance-eye-settlement-in-massive-tax-row/nWJadvbNw1dvbjO1 2026-03-26T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-26T10:27:34+02:00 Nigeria, Binance eye settlement in massive tax row CT and Governance,cryptocurrency,digital assets,NRS,Binance Richard Teng, Binance CEO. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Richard-Teng-26March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-equips-young-girls-with-essential-skills/PmxVE7KER8nqQY85 2026-03-26T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-26T10:11:24+02:00 Malawi equips young girls with essential skills Girls Tech Academy,Malawi,Girls in technology,digital skills,women empowerment Malawi explores tech by empowering young girls. (Pic: AI generated) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Malawi-empower-girls-26March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/hayo-welcomes-rwanda-into-the-fold/LPp6VMrBwngMDKQz 2026-03-25T16:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T14:56:51+02:00 Hayo welcomes Rwanda into the fold Hayo,voice,eSIM,Internet,Connectivity Feraz Ahmed, Hayo CEO. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Feraz-Ahmed-2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/burkina-faso-leads-the-way-in-culturally-inspired-ai/kLgB1MezwnJq59N4 2026-03-25T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T12:29:58+02:00 Burkina Faso leads the way in culturally inspired AI Artificial Intelligence,Emerging Technologies,Digital Economy,Digital transformation,innovation Aminata Zerbo-Sabané, minister of digital transition, postal and electronic communications. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Aminata-Zerbo-Saban-25March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-top-10-cybersecurity-trends-and-terrors-of-2026/P3gQ2qGA52E7nRD1 2026-03-25T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T11:44:52+02:00 The top 10 cybersecurity trends and terrors of 2026 Jeanette Simpson,Armata Cyber Security Jeanette Simpson, Head of Product Management at Armata Cyber Security. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Jeanette-Simpson-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/orange-to-sell-globecast-as-african-media-shifts-again/6GxRKqYQw41qb3Wj 2026-03-25T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T11:44:45+02:00 Orange to sell Globecast as African media shifts again Globecast Africa,Orange media sale,Verdoso,ShowMax,Mutlichoice Globecast’s Africa operations, including its Johannesburg hub, connect broadcasters to audiences across the continent and diaspora. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Globcast-25March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/finland-nigeria-seal-cyber-pact/KzQenvjywBOqZd2r 2026-03-25T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T11:18:29+02:00 Finland, Nigeria seal cyber pact Security,ICT and Governance,innovation,digitisation,Finland Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, and Jarno Syrjälä, Finland’s under-secretary of state for international trade during the signing event. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-FinlandNigeria-25March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/powering-the-future-with-quest-driven-data-security-modernisation/dgp45vaBw4J7X9l8 2026-03-25T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T11:02:00+02:00 Powering the future with Quest-driven data, security, modernisation Quest-driven data,Quest,First Distribution,AI-assisted modelling,automated metadata workflows Powering the future with Quest-driven data, security, modernisation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/FirstDistribution-25March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ghana-puts-fintech-at-forefront-of-digital-economy/VgZey7JlnbZqdjX9 2026-03-25T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T11:00:38+02:00 Ghana puts fintech at forefront of digital economy Bank of Ghana,Digital Economy,Digital payments,digital identity,Money Mobile Samuel Nartey George, minister of communication, digital technology, and innovation, speaking at the launch of the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Samuel-Nartey-George-25March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambias-ict-ministry-gets-modern-makeover/nWJadMbNwjdMbjO1 2026-03-25T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T10:37:14+02:00 Zambia’s ICT ministry gets modern makeover Zambia,Brilliant Habeenzu,science,technology,Engineering Dr. Brilliant Habeenzu, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Technology and Science. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Zambia-perm-sec-29Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-axes-ayoba-after-failing-to-rival-whatsapp/mYZRXv9g38AMOgA8 2026-03-25T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T10:04:11+02:00 MTN axes Ayoba after failing to rival WhatsApp Ayoba,MTN Group,WhatsApp,Africa Tech,messaging apps MTN has shut down Ayoba after seven years, ending its ambitious bid to create “Africa’s WhatsApp” despite reaching over 35 million users at its peak. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/08/MTN-head-office-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/what-actually-happens-inside-the-data-centres-powering-south-africa/4r1lyMR9WgQ7pmda 2026-03-24T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T12:19:10+02:00 What actually happens inside the data centres powering South Africa? Herman de Vries,ASI Connect Herman de Vries, Chief Executive Officer at ASI Connect. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Herman-de-Vries-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/anydesk-high-performance-remote-access-built-for-modern-enterprise/JBwEr7n3wakM6Db2 2026-03-24T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T12:17:10+02:00 AnyDesk: high-performance remote access built for modern enterprise Anydesk,Business,Avert IT Distribution,hybrid work,Innovations AnyDesk: High-Performance Remote Access Built for the Modern Enterprise. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AvertID-24March2026-MAIN.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/airtel-spacexs-starlink-mobile-tests-take-off-in-kenya/KBpdg7pmKQ2MLEew 2026-03-24T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T11:35:15+02:00 Airtel, SpaceX's Starlink mobile tests take off in Kenya Airtel Africa,Space X,StarLink,Kenya,Starlink Direct-to-Cell Sunil Taldar, CEO of Airtel Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/01/Sunil-Taldar-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/legend-spectranet-to-merge-in-58m-broadband-deal/G98YdqLG2bRMX2PD 2026-03-24T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T10:56:46+02:00 Legend, Spectranet to merge in $58m broadband deal Nigerian Communications Commission,Legend Internet,Spectranet Limited,ISPs,fibre Aisha Abdulaziz, CEO of Legend Internet. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Aisha-Abdulaziz-24March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/emtel-hits-new-heights-as-ai-fintech-boost-revenue/VgZey7Jln5JqdjX9 2026-03-24T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T10:39:11+02:00 Emtel hits new heights as AI, fintech boost revenue Emtel,Mauritius Telecom,Kresh Goomany,AI solutions,fintech growth Kresh Goomany, Outgoing CEO of Emtel, has celebrated a record $86m revenue as digital innovation and fintech drove Mauritius growth. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Kresh-Goomany-24March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-leads-africa-in-470m-ai-surveillance-spend/RgeVDvPRePyMKJN3 2026-03-24T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T10:18:04+02:00 Nigeria leads Africa in $470m AI surveillance spend ICT and Governance,Artificial Intelligence,Security,infrastructure,Nigeria Nigeria leads Africa in AI surveillance spending with $470 million, but experts question its real impact on crime and security. (Pics: X) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Surveillance-24March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mauritius-targets-sadc-expansion-with-ict-export-roadshow/wbrpO7g2wN9vDLZn 2026-03-24T10:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T09:51:32+02:00 Mauritius targets SADC expansion with ICT export roadshow Zambia,Mauritius,Felix Mutati,Southern African Development Community,Mauritius-Africa Export of ICT Services Roadshow Felix Mutati, Zambia’s minister of science and technology. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/09/AFRICA-01Sept2025-2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ghana-rolls-out-final-biometric-sim-registration-to-curb-fraud/RgeVDMPReQxvKJN3 2026-03-24T10:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T09:30:39+02:00 Ghana rolls out 'final' biometric SIM registration to curb fraud Telecoms,ICT and Governance,SIM registration,Fraud,NCA Samuel Nartey George, minister for communication, digital technology and innovations. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/05/RESIZED-Samuel-George.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/moflex-is-here-momo-rwanda-intros-loan-solution/lwrKxq3YO3P7mg1o 2026-03-24T10:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T09:13:15+02:00 MoFlex is here, MoMo Rwanda intros loan solution MTN Rwanda,mobile-money,Fintech,Financials,digital skills Chantal Kagame, CEO of Mobile Money Rwanda Ltd. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-ntal-Kagame-Mobile-Money-24March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-puts-foot-down-against-musks-starlink/PmxVE7KER3ZqQY85 2026-03-24T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T08:55:49+02:00 Namibia puts foot down against Musk's Starlink StarLink,Namibia,Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia,South Africa,Elon Musk Namibia has rejected Elon Musk's Starlink a license, highlighting rising tensions between foreign tech investment and local ownership rules across Africa https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/12/RESIZED-Elon-Musk-09Dec2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-endpoint-security-platform-built-for-africas-growing-smb-market/mYZRX79g3GJqOgA8 2026-03-23T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-23T12:56:04+02:00 The endpoint security platform built for Africa’s growing SMB market Avast Business,Digital transformation,cyber security,hybrid work,Cloud adoption Avast Business: The Endpoint Security Platform Built for Africa’s Growing SMB Market. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Avert-IT-Distribution-23March2026-MAIN.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawis-content-creators-get-set-to-cash-in/KA3WwMdzkypvrydZ 2026-03-23T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-23T12:18:11+02:00 Malawi’s content creators get set to cash in Malawi,TikTok,Joseph Mwanamvekha,Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority,Dr Shadric Namalomba Dr Shadric Namalomba, minister of information and communications technology. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-ICT-Minister-Malawi-22Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/angola-passes-landmark-start-up-law/lLn14MmQwnVMJ6Aa 2026-03-23T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-23T11:45:20+02:00 Angola passes landmark start-up law ICT and Governance,start-up,regulation,funding,Angola Industry and commerce minister, Rui Miguêns de Oliveira. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Rui-Miguns-de-Oliveira-23March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/burkina-faso-steps-into-the-future-with-digital-investment/mQwkoq6YaZ3M3r9A 2026-03-23T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-23T11:18:16+02:00 Burkina Faso steps into the future with digital investment World Bank Group,Digital transformation,infrastructure,Connectivity,Internet Dr Aminata Zerbo-Sabané, minister of digital transition, posts and electronic communications. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Aminata-Zerbo-Sabane-23March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-momo-izb-partner-to-push-cashless-economy/WnpNgq21Bb6MVrGd 2026-03-23T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-23T10:51:18+02:00 MTN MoMo, IZB partner to push cashless economy MTN MoMo Zambia,Indo Zambia Bank Digital Interoperability,Point of Sale Integration,Cashless economy,Financial Inclusion Zambia Komba Malukutila, CEO of MTN MoMo Zambia. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Komba-Malukutila-30Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/haelsoft-ed-tech-unveils-learning-platform-for-africa/8OKdWqDX8g4qbznQ 2026-03-23T11:05:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-23T10:28:32+02:00 Haelsoft ed-tech unveils learning platform for Africa Nigeria,Michael Onyeka Ezeadichie,Haelsoft EdTech,Innovations,Africa Haelsoft ed-tech launches pan-African digital learning platform to transform access to education xcross emerging markets https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/02/CapeTown-library-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-commences-regulating-e-hailing-sector/G98Yd7LG2GPvX2PD 2026-03-23T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-23T09:23:51+02:00 Namibia commences regulating e-hailing sector Namibia,Emma Theofelus,Veikko Nekundi,Bolt,inDrive Emma Theofelus, Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Namibia. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/11/HuaweiAfrica-13Nov2025-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/canada-supports-kenyan-ai-drone-medical-projects/o1Jr5MxPwPjMKdWL 2026-03-20T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-20T10:58:34+02:00 Canada supports Kenyan AI, drone medical projects Kenya,Canada,Randeep Sarai,International Development Research Centre,Canada Africa Strategy Randeep Sarai, Canadian secretary of state for international development. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Randeep-Sarai-20March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/eib-global-puts-46m-into-speedinvest-africa-fund/4r1ly7R9Wbxvpmda 2026-03-20T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-20T10:32:29+02:00 EIB Global puts $46m into Speedinvest Africa Fund European Investment Bank,Speedinvest,startups,innovation,technology Investment aims to improve digital and financial inclusion and strengthen commercial and capital linkages between African and European ecosystems, enabling start-ups to scale across borders. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Speedinvest-19March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nala-enters-nigeria-with-imto-license-nibss-integration/wbrpOMg2wYx7DLZn 2026-03-20T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-20T10:04:45+02:00 NALA enters Nigeria with IMTO license, NIBSS integration Nala,Central Bank of Nigeria,Remittances,Financials,Cross-border payments Benjamin Fernandes, founder and CEO of NALA [Picture credit: Benjamin Fernandes on X] https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Benjamin-Fernandes-20March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-bans-telcos-from-recycling-sim-cards/GxwQDM1DGZ67lPVo 2026-03-20T10:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-20T09:49:51+02:00 Kenya bans telcos from recycling SIM cards Kenya High Court,digital identity,SIM card recycling,telecom,data privacy fs 5G sim 2019 Kenya’s High Court has ruled that mobile phone numbers are protected digital identities, barring telcos from recycling inactive SIM cards without user consent in a major win for privacy rights. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2019/02/resized/-fs-5G-sim-2019.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-goes-high-tech-in-tuberculosis-fight/dgp45qaBw63vX9l8 2026-03-20T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-20T09:42:48+02:00 Nigeria goes high-tech in tuberculosis fight ICT and Governance,healthtech,tuberculosis,Stop TB Partnership Nigeria,Dr. Charles Nzelu This announcement was made during a World Tuberculosis Day briefing in Abuja hosted by Stop TB Partnership Nigeria. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/12/113231427-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambias-ict-game-plan-aims-for-60bn-by-2031/LPwQ5MlbwynvNgkj 2026-03-19T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-19T12:24:52+02:00 Zambia's ICT game plan, aims for $60bn by 2031 Zambia,President Hakainde Hichilema,Information and Communications Technology Association of Zambia,Felix Mutati President Hakainde Hichilema announced the objective on Wednesday, while officially starting the 2026 Information and Communications Technology Association of Zambia conference. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-President-Hakainde-Hichilema-19March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/car-taps-starlink-to-bridge-digital-divide/DZQ58MV8NJXvzXy2 2026-03-19T12:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-19T11:28:51+02:00 CAR taps Starlink to bridge digital divide StarLink,Central African Republic,satellite Internet,digital inclusion,Connectivity The Central African Republic has marked a major step toward expanding high-speed internet access to underserved rural communities with the launch of Starlink. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Central-Africa-Republic-19March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/eu-kenya-deepen-technology-cooperation/Pero3qZ3wg9vQb6m 2026-03-19T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-19T11:08:17+02:00 EU, Kenya deepen technology cooperation European Union,Digital transformation,Telecoms,AI,infrastructure William Kabogo Gitau, cabinet secretary for information, communications and the digital economy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-WIlliam-Kabogo-19March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/rwanda-advances-digital-and-ai-agenda/RgeVDMPReowvKJN3 2026-03-19T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-19T11:01:02+02:00 Rwanda advances digital and AI agenda Rwanda,Paula Ingabire,Digital and Artificial Intelligence,World Bank Group Paula Ingabire, minister of Information and communications technology and Innovation, Rwanda. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/09/Paula-Ingabire.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cumbria-constabulary-selects-motorola-solutions-time-saving-mobile-policing-solution/raYAyMorwzj7J38N 2026-03-19T09:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-19T08:34:00+02:00 Cumbria Constabulary selects Motorola Solutions’ time-saving mobile policing solution Cumbria Constabulary,Motorola Solutions,time-saving mobile policing solution,Pronto mobile policing solution,David Shorland Pronto will combine the constabulary’s public safety processes into a single digital app. (Image: 123rf) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/03/Care-system-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-voices-geopolitical-concerns-for-its-operations/KPNG8v8NQXEM4mwD 2026-03-18T15:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T14:01:29+02:00 MTN voices geopolitical concerns for its operations MTN,Ambitious 2025,MTN Ghana,MTN Uganda,Fintech MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita gave the warning this week, when he detailed the company's financial and operational performance for 2025. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/08/RESIZED-Ralph-Mupita-18Aug2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/what-africas-stablecoin-boom-means-for-financial-system/G98YdMLG2ok7X2PD 2026-03-18T14:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T13:53:44+02:00 What Africa’s stablecoin boom means for financial system Adesoji Solanke,Absa CIB Adesoji Solanke, Head of Fintech and Banks Investment Banking Origination, Absa CIB. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Adesoji-Solanke-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-explores-starlink-for-digital-health-access/KzQenqjywrEMZd2r 2026-03-18T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T13:31:25+02:00 Zambia explores StarLink for digital health access Smart Zambia Institute,StarLink,Internet,Connectivity,digital inclusion While Starlink has been functioning in Zambia since 2023, the government intends to expand the service to make the SmartCare Pro Electronic Health Record system accessible in rural locations. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Starlink-smartphone-2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/botswanas-ambitious-300m-digital-proposal/dgp45qaBwYDvX9l8 2026-03-18T13:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T12:43:30+02:00 Botswana's ambitious $300m digital proposal Botswana,David Tshere,Government Data Network Expansion III,Detection and Disposal of Radioactive Materials Programme David Tshere, the minister of communications and innovation, presented the budget. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-David-Tshere-18March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vodafone-egypt-taptap-expand-digital-finance-reach/mQwkoq6YaQ5M3r9A 2026-03-18T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T12:12:58+02:00 Vodafone Egypt, TapTap expand digital finance reach Vodafone Cash,TapTap Send,Digital payments,cross-border transfers,financial inclusion Vodafone Egypt and TapTap Send have partnered to make cross-border money transfers faster, simpler, and digital. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Vodafone-18March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mozambiques-green-energy-gets-a-boost/rxP3jqBEL1bMA2ye 2026-03-18T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T11:53:29+02:00 Mozambique’s green energy gets a boost solar,Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa,investment,Mozambique,renewable energy Roberto Vigotti, secretary general of the RES4Africa Foundation, and Paulo da Graça, chairman and CEO of Mozambique’s Energy Regulatory Authority. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-RES4Africa-ARENE-18March2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/luno-intros-nigerias-first-crypto-prediction-market/raYAyqorwnjMJ38N 2026-03-18T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T11:33:21+02:00 Luno intros Nigeria's first crypto prediction market Fintech,crypto,predictions,Limitless,Luno Ayotunde Alabi, CEO of Luno Nigeria. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Ayotunde-Alabi-18March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/data-rewrites-namibias-telecom-future/JBwEr7n3wXdM6Db2 2026-03-18T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T11:08:26+02:00 Data rewrites Namibia’s telecom future Namibia telecoms,data revenue,mobile broadband,CRAN,Digital transformation Mobile data usage continues to rocket in Namibia, driving telecom revenue growth and offsetting declining voice income as operators pivot toward a digital-first future. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Telecom-Namibia-18March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/do-your-e-mail-signatures-undermine-your-legal-and-brand-integrity/rxP3jMBE3ZQ7A2ye 2026-03-18T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T11:02:00+02:00 Do your e-mail signatures undermine your legal and brand integrity? E-mail signatures,brand integrity,Paul Cox,Exclaimer In SA, an e-mail signature can carry the same legal weight as an actual signature. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/01/lady-justice-gavel-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenyas-digital-piracy-crisis-710m-blow-to-the-economy/8OKdWqDX8NdqbznQ 2026-03-18T11:05:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T10:43:25+02:00 Kenya's digital piracy crisis, $710m blow to the economy Copyright and Related Rights Bill,2026,regulators,Telecoms,broadcasters Kenya is all set to revamp its copyright enforcement regime over digital piracy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/09/piracy-flag-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-moves-to-create-ai-watchdog/VgZey7JlnYKqdjX9 2026-03-18T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T09:51:44+02:00 Kenya moves to create AI watchdog Keywords: Kenya,Artificial Intelligence Bill,2026,Karen Nyamu,Office of the Artificial Intelligence Commissioner President William Ruto will nominate an AI commissioner who would be confirmed by parliament. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-William-Ruto-10Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/first-distribution-appointed-as-official-ruckus-networks-distributor-across-sadc-region/JN1gPvOADNLMjL6m 2026-03-19T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T08:34:00+02:00 First Distribution appointed as official Ruckus Networks distributor across SADC region First Distribution,Ruckus Networks,SADC region,wireless solutions,high-performance connectivity First Distribution will provide partners with access to the full range of Ruckus Networks solutions. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/FirstDistribution-19March2026-Received.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/fscas-omni-risk-framework-signals-shift-to-data-centric-supervision-in-sa/P3gQ2MGAJDgvnRD1 2026-03-18T08:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T08:32:00+02:00 FSCA’s Omni-Risk Framework signals shift to data-centric supervision in SA FSCA,Reshenn Dhewnarian,Navigate Compliance,Aura,RegTech data platform Data integrity is central to compliance. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Navigate-Compliance-18March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ugandas-bold-leap-into-the-ai-revolution/VgZeyvJlj2YMdjX9 2026-03-17T14:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-17T13:33:21+02:00 Uganda's bold leap into the AI revolution Cloud,Artificial Intelligence,innovation,data,infrastructure The National AI Research Cloud operates under the financial support from the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat under the Office of the President. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Uganda-AICloud-17March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vodacom-m-pesa-launch-first-mobile-money-tap-to-pay/lwrKxv3YR61Mmg1o 2026-03-17T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-17T13:01:55+02:00 Vodacom, M-PESA launch first mobile-money tap-to-pay Vodacom Tanzania,M-Pesa Africa,Visa,Paymentology,Cloud Meagan Rabe, vice president of merchant services, acquiring and fintech for Sub-Saharan Africa at Visa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Meagan-Rabe.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/uber-bolt-drivers-ground-lagos-in-3-day-strike/Olx4zMkajJ9v56km 2026-03-17T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-17T12:24:07+02:00 Uber, Bolt drivers ground Lagos in 3-day strike Nigeria,Lagos,ride-hailing,Uber,Bolt E-hailing drivers in Lagos have parked their vehicles in a three-day strike, as tensions rise with platforms like Uber and Bolt over low fares and surging operating costs. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/12/Bolt-car.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/accelerate-36-plans-to-list-namibian-start-ups/xnklOvz1eXBq4Ymz 2026-03-17T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-17T11:58:26+02:00 Accelerate 36 plans to list Namibian start-ups Namibian Startup Ecosystem,Accelerate 36 initiative,Windhoek tech hub,Namibia securities exchange,Public capital markets Ecosystem partners and policymakers at the Accelerate launch in Windhoek, discussing Namibia's new startup to listing pathway. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/panel1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ihs-cleans-up-portfolio-as-mtn-deal-nears-completion/6GxRKqYQeOkqb3Wj 2026-03-17T12:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-17T11:04:15+02:00 IHS cleans up portfolio as MTN deal nears completion Telecoms,Business,Towers,acquisition,IHS Tower Chief Executive Sam Darwish said the planned sale to MTN is the next step in long-standing partnership. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-IHS-CEO-17March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cyber-fraud-storm-hits-equity-bank-rwanda-as-35-arrested/lwrKx73YR81qmg1o 2026-03-17T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-17T09:42:44+02:00 Cyber fraud storm hits Equity Bank Rwanda as 35 arrested Equity Bank Rwanda,cyber fraud,digital banking security,Mobile money fraud,Fintech Investigators in Kigali are probing a major cyber-fraud at Equity Bank Rwanda, where authorities have detained 35 suspects as part of a widening cross-border crackdown on digital financial crime. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Equity-Bank-17March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/first-distribution-appointed-as-canonicals-first-africa-focused-distributor/GxwQDM1DYyJ7lPVo 2026-04-02T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-17T08:32:00+02:00 First Distribution appointed as Canonical’s first Africa-focused Distributor First Distribution,Canonical First Distribution appointed as Canonical’s first Africa-focused Distributor. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/FirstDistribution-02Apr2026-UPDATE2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/how-enterprises-can-build-and-manage-ai-agents/rxP3jMBE3GP7A2ye 2026-03-16T16:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-16T15:58:05+02:00 How enterprises can build and manage AI agents Oluwafiropo Tobi Ogundare Oluwafiropo Tobi Ogundare, Regional Sales Lead for West Africa and Mauritius at Red Hat . https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/01/Oluwafiropo-Tobi-Ogundare.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africas-fintech-boom-needs-regulatory-bridge-to-scale/P3gQ2MGAJ6LvnRD1 2026-03-16T16:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-16T15:55:55+02:00 Africa’s fintech boom needs regulatory bridge to scale Jean-Marie Kananura,Kigali International Financial Centre Jean-Marie Kananura, Chief Investment Officer, Kigali International Financial Centre. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Jean-Marie-Kananura-17March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-expedites-electronic-ids-issuance/j5alr7QApo87pYQk 2026-03-16T14:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-16T13:29:43+02:00 Namibia expedites electronic IDs issuance Namibia,President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah,Lucia Iipumbu,Windhoek,Electronic Identity Documents The IDs enable the beneficiaries to access education, banking services, employment and other essential services that the Southern African country offers. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Lucia-Lipumbu-16March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zimbabwe-unveils-five-year-strategy-for-ai-innovation/PmxVEMKELYkvQY85 2026-03-16T16:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-16T13:08:01+02:00 Zimbabwe unveils five-year strategy for AI innovation Artificial Intelligence,Zimbabwe,data,Regulatory,POTRAZ Zimbabwe's President Emerson Mnangagwa launched the five-year AI Strategy on Friday in Harare. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/03/Emmerson-Mnangagwa.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-sustainable-workflows-are-becoming-a-key-driver-of-employee-experience/G98YdqLGVNVMX2PD 2026-03-16T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-16T11:28:36+02:00 Why sustainable workflows are becoming a key driver of employee experience Greg Griffith,Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa,EcoSys,TASKalfa range,Square 9 Softworks Greg Griffith, Product Marketing Team Lead at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/09/Greg-Griffith-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/orange-tunisia-unveils-next-gen-satellite-solution/j5alrMQApr8MpYQk 2026-03-16T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-16T10:29:15+02:00 Orange Tunisia unveils next-gen satellite solution Orange Group,Eutelsat,Internet,Broadband,fibre Orange Satellite aims to provide reliable low- and high-orbit satellite solutions that complement its existing terrestrial networks. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/232725576-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-ghana-trigger-stunning-45-surge-in-mtn-dividends/DZQ58vV8XmLMzXy2 2026-03-16T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-16T10:10:31+02:00 Nigeria, Ghana trigger stunning 45% surge in MTN dividends MTN Group,Ralph Mupita,MTN Nigeria,MTN Ghana,MTN South Africa Ralph Mupita, President and CEO of MTN Group, says strong performances from MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana, alongside resilient growth in MTN South Africa, powered the telecom giant’s exceptional 2025 results and a 45% jump in dividends. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/10/RESIZED-MTN-Group-President-16Oct2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawis-talent-gets-a-boost-as-canal-steps-in/8OKdWMDXP2bMbznQ 2026-03-13T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-13T12:11:30+02:00 Malawi’s talent gets a boost as Canal+ steps in Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority,MultiChoice Group,Broadcasting Industry,African Talent Promotion,content distribution The broadcaster plans to continue supporting African creatives by investing in local content production and expanding access to its broadcasting platforms. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/10/Canal-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/rwandas-fintech-centre-sets-the-stage-for-growth/mYZRX79gzjLqOgA8 2026-03-13T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-13T11:41:25+02:00 Rwanda's fintech centre sets the stage for growth Digital transformation,Financials,Fintech,Rwanda,Rwanda Fintech centre Paula Ingabire, minister of ICT and Innovation at the launch of Rwanda Fintech Centre. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-ICT-Minister-Rwanda-13March2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ethio-telecom-pursues-italian-funding-for-digital-agenda/lwrKxv3YRPNMmg1o 2026-03-13T12:05:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-13T11:07:16+02:00 Ethio Telecom pursues Italian funding for digital agenda Ethio Telecom,Cassa Depositi e Prestiti,infrastructure,Telecoms,data Carlo Rossotto, director of development cooperation and international institutional relations at CDP with Ethio Telecom CEO, Frehiwot Tamru. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Ethio-Telecom-13March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-rwanda-sign-fintech-passport-deal/dgp45qaBb8kvX9l8 2026-03-13T11:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-13T10:48:26+02:00 Kenya, Rwanda sign fintech passport deal Fintech,payments,cross-border,AfCFTA,Kenya Soraya Hakuziyaremye, governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, and Gerald Nyaoma, deputy governor of the Central Bank of Kenya.” https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Rwanda-Kenya-fintech-deal-13March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-uganda-data-fintech-push-fuels-double-digit-growth/O2rQGqAEQYnqd1ea 2026-03-13T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-13T10:21:26+02:00 MTN Uganda data, fintech push fuels double-digit growth MTN Uganda,Sylvia Mulinge,fintech growth,mobile-money,data revenue Sylvia Mulinge, CEO of MTN Uganda, lauded data and mobile money services for achieving double-digit revenue growth in 2025. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Sylvia-Mulinge-13March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/fintech-trio-debuts-trustnet-ai-platform-in-ghana/Olx4zMkajxDv56km 2026-03-13T11:05:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-13T10:05:14+02:00 Fintech trio debuts TrustNET AI platform in Ghana BlueSPACE,iNetco,Sumsub,Digital payments,Digital transformation TrustNET is the result of a partnership between BlueSPACE, INETCO, and Sumsub. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/126712774-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vodacom-lesotho-invests-40m-to-supercharge-connectivity/P3gQ2qGAJZZ7nRD1 2026-03-13T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-13T08:58:22+02:00 Vodacom Lesotho invests $40m to supercharge connectivity Lesotho,Artificial Intelligence,Lesotho Communications Authority,Mohale Ralebitso,5G Mohale Ralebitso, managing director of Vodacom Lesotho. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Mohale-Ralebits-13March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/botswana-unveils-initiative-to-support-start-ups/WnpNgq21nRaMVrGd 2026-03-13T09:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-13T07:57:22+02:00 Botswana unveils initiative to support start-ups Botswana,Scalar Botswana Innovation Program,Botswana Innovation Fund,climate tech,Digital transformation Botswana’s Ministry of Communications and Innovation joined innovation leaders at the launch of the Scalar Botswana Innovation Program in Gaborone. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Scalar-Botswana-13March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/healthcare-under-attack-why-cybersecurity-is-now-critical-care/G98Yd7LGVjEvX2PD 2026-03-12T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-12T12:07:18+02:00 Healthcare under attack: why cybersecurity is now critical care Kerissa Varma,Microsoft Kerissa Varma, Microsoft Chief Security Advisor, Africa. (Image: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/Kerissa-Varma-Feb-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/owning-safety-tech-isnt-enough-its-activating-it-that-saves-lives/nWJadvbNQ9lvbjO1 2026-03-12T12:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-12T11:43:30+02:00 Owning safety tech isn’t enough, it’s activating it that saves lives Kaylin Phillips,Netstar Kaylin Phillips, Product Manager at Netstar focusing on digital consumer safety. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Kaylin-Phillips-March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-evolving-grid-why-flexibility-reliability-are-important/dgp45MaBbgNqX9l8 2026-03-12T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-12T11:40:48+02:00 The evolving grid – why flexibility, reliability are important Taru Madangombe,Schneider Electric Taru Madangombe, Vice President for Power and Grid Segment, MEA at Schneider Electric. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Taru-Madagombe-March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ixafrica-hosts-kenyas-first-sovereign-hosted-ai-cloud/rxP3jMBE3V47A2ye 2026-03-12T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-12T10:51:12+02:00 iXAfrica hosts Kenya’s first sovereign-hosted AI cloud iXAfrica Data Centres,Atlancis Technologies Limited,Everse Technology Limited,AI,infrastructure The launch is the result of a strategic collaboration between iXAfrica Data Centres, Atlancis Technologies Limited, and Everse Technology Limited. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Kenya-AI-platform-12March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zimbabwes-200m-quest-to-boost-connectivity/kLgB17ezPVLM59N4 2026-03-12T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-12T10:34:55+02:00 Zimbabwe's $200m quest to boost connectivity Zimbabwe,telecom,Satellite,StarLink,finance minister Mthuli Ncube, Zimbabwe's finance minister. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/12/RESIZED-Ncube.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/liquid-c2-deploys-ai-led-cyber-security-training/6GxRKMYQebAMb3Wj 2026-03-12T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-12T10:10:50+02:00 Liquid C2 deploys AI-led cyber security training Liquid C2,CyberCoach,cybersecurity,Cassava Technologies,AI training Liquid C2 and CyberCoach partner to boost Africa’s cybersecurity skills. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Liquid-Cybercoach.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ghana-nabs-93-nigerians-in-cybercrime-crackdown/KPNG8v8Ne3rM4mwD 2026-03-12T10:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-12T09:31:54+02:00 Ghana nabs 93 Nigerians in cybercrime crackdown Ghana cybercrime,Ghana Immigration Service,Internet fraud,Cybercrime raid,West Africa scams Ghana Immigration Service officers display laptops, mobile phones and counterfeit currency seized during a raid on suspected cybercrime houses at Devtraco Estate in Accra, where 93 Nigerian nationals were arrested and 73 victims rescued. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/12/law-justice-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/sadc-countries-unite-to-slash-roaming-charges/mYZRX79gzdaqOgA8 2026-03-12T10:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-12T09:18:49+02:00 SADC countries unite to slash roaming charges Botswana,David Tshere,One Network Area,Southern African Development Community,BTC Five SADC countries have agreed to eliminate roaming costs. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/12/5G-phone-network-earth-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-unveils-body-worn-camera-system/GxwQDM1DYOV7lPVo 2026-03-12T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-12T09:02:56+02:00 Kenya unveils body-worn camera system Kenya,Teresia Mbaika,Kenya Revenue Authority,Jomo Kenyatta International Airport,Humphrey Wattanga The cameras will be complemented by four data-storage servers and integrated docking stations to manage the footage effectively. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Kenya-Revenue-12March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ghana-dives-into-crypto-future-with-new-sandbox/KA3WwMdzdkXvrydZ 2026-03-12T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-12T08:47:47+02:00 Ghana dives into crypto future with new sandbox ICT and Governance,digital finance,cryptocurrency,regulation,SEC Dr James Klutse Avedzi, Ghana Securities and Exchange Commission’s acting director-general. (Image Source: SEC-Ghana) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Dr-James-Klutse-Avedzi-11March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/tiktok-expands-ai-literacy-funding-to-tackle-deepfakes/kLgB1MezPwLq59N4 2026-03-11T14:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-11T13:35:10+02:00 TikTok expands AI literacy funding to tackle deepfakes TikTok,AI,Deepfakes,media literacy,online safety TikTok has pumped in an $200 000 investment to expand AI media literacy programmes and combat deepfakes and online misinformation across Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/01/TikTok-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/chikwama-pay-intros-whatsapp-banking-across-sadc/o1Jr5qxPxwWqKdWL 2026-03-11T14:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-11T13:26:54+02:00 Chikwama Pay intros WhatsApp banking across SADC Chikwama Pay,Paymentology,WhatsApp,financial inclusion,Cloud Kesheni Moodley is the regional director at Paymentology. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Kesheni-Moodley-21Jan2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-stock-exchange-sees-surge-in-digital-trade/4r1lyMR9YW67pmda 2026-03-11T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-11T12:50:55+02:00 Zambia Stock Exchange sees surge in digital trade Zambia,Lusaka Securities Exchange,Nicholas Kabaso,African Markets,Botswana fs Stock Market 2018 Zambia's stock exchange has had a significant favourable reception of its mobile application, with more than 33 000 registrations since its inception. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2018/12/resized/-fs-Stock-Market-2018.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerian-fintechs-gear-up-to-combat-fraud/KPNG878NeQrq4mwD 2026-03-11T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-11T11:56:29+02:00 Nigerian fintechs gear up to combat fraud fintechs,banks,KYB,KYC,anti-money-laundering Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Yemi Cardoso. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Yemi-Cardoso-11March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mauritius-plans-to-reinforce-social-media-laws/VgZey7JljnVqdjX9 2026-03-11T14:05:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-11T11:20:03+02:00 Mauritius plans to reinforce social media laws Mauritius Revenue Authority,TikTok,Meta,Social Media,cyber bullying Avinash Ramtohul, minister of information technology, communication and innovation for Mauritius. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Avinash-Ramtohul-11March2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-moves-to-strengthen-childrens-online-safety/GxwQD71DYYWvlPVo 2026-03-11T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-11T10:48:39+02:00 Nigeria moves to strengthen children's online safety Nigeria,Bosun Tijani,child online safety,Social media regulation,Nigerian Communications Commission Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, says the government is consulting widely on new policies—including possible social media age limits—to better protect Nigerian children from cyberbullying, exploitation and harmful online content. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-ICT-Nigeria-minister-21Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/somalia-unveils-national-cyber-security-centre/o1Jr5MxPxx9MKdWL 2026-03-10T14:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-10T13:48:07+02:00 Somalia unveils national cyber security centre Ministry of Communication and Technology,cyber security,data,ICT and Governance,Somalia Somalia’s ICT minister, Mohamed Adam Moalim, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, and Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, Director General of the National Communications Authority of Somalia [Picture credit: Somalia’s ICT ministry]. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Somalia-cyber-incident-10March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nitda-nkenne-ai-seek-to-localise-ai-for-nigerians/WnpNgM21nnG7VrGd 2026-03-10T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-10T13:39:55+02:00 NITDA, Nkenne AI seek to localise AI for Nigerians ICT and Governance,infrastructure,digital literacy,AI,Nkenne AI A meeting of minds – the collaboration between NTIDA and Nkenne AI. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-NTIDA-Nkenne-AI-10March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-to-pilot-ai-integration-in-education-system/KPNG8v8Ne5zM4mwD 2026-03-10T13:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-10T12:26:02+02:00 Zambia to pilot AI integration in education system Ministry of Technology and Science,Obrizum Group,AI,data,skills Chibeza Agley, CEO of Obrizum Group, and Felix Mutati, Zambia’s ICT minister. [Picture credit: Ministry of Technology and Science of Zambia] https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Zambia-deal-Obrizum-10March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/middle-east-war-puts-african-remittances-at-risk/8OKdWMDXPGxMbznQ 2026-03-10T15:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-10T12:06:30+02:00 Middle East war puts African remittances at risk Africa Remittances,Gulf jobs,Middle East Conflict,Diaspora Economy,Fintech Transfers Millions of African migrant workers in Gulf states support families back home through digital remittances, but escalating conflicts in the Middle East threatens that. (Image: 123rf) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Image-AFRICA-126891789.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/leveraging-ai-in-grocery-retail-streamlining-fulfilment-pricing-strategies-data-analysis/RgeVDqPR5gL7KJN3 2026-03-11T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-10T11:19:11+02:00 Leveraging AI in grocery retail: Streamlining fulfilment, pricing strategies, data analysis AI-driven data analysis,Arch Retail,AI,data analysis,Stock fulfilment AI in retail: Streamlining fulfilment, pricing strategies and data analysis. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/ArchRetail-Ai-in-Retail-10March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-bolsters-connectivity-at-major-commercial-hub/KWEBb7yLop1vmRjO 2026-03-10T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-10T10:54:02+02:00 Malawi bolsters connectivity at major commercial hub inq. Digital,Gateway Mall,Lilongwe,Wi-Fi hotspots,West Indian Ocean Cable Malawi ISP Inq. Digital is in the process of upgrading internet connectivity at the Gateway Mall, a major commercial hub. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Malawi-digital-upgrade-10March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-begins-audit-of-airtels-starlink-direct-to-cell-tech/JN1gP7OADJrqjL6m 2026-03-10T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-10T09:55:10+02:00 Kenya begins audit of Airtel’s Starlink Direct-to-Cell tech StarLink,Kenya,Leo,Safaricom,Airtel The Communications Authority of Kenya is investigating the potential of interference on cellular networks resulting from Direct-to-Cell satellite calls. (Image is AI-generated) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Comms-Authority-Kenya-10March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/m-pesa-hits-40-million-customer-mark-in-kenya/mYZRXM9gzYpvOgA8 2026-03-10T08:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-10T07:38:07+02:00 M-PESA hits 40 million customer mark in Kenya M-Pesa,Safaricom,Peter Ndegwa,Fintech 2.0 Safaricom has announced its M-PESA platform has reached the 40 million customer mark in Kenya. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/11/RESIZED-M-Pesa-Tanzania-28Nov2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/refurbished-computers-retain-learners-in-malawi/RgeVDvPR5jLMKJN3 2026-03-10T08:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-10T06:44:57+02:00 Refurbished computers retain learners in Malawi Computer,Malawi,secondary schools,K2 Taso,Tech Bridges to Malawi A Community Day Secondary School in Malawi where donated PCs and Starlink connectivity are helping turn around pupil retention. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Community-Day-Secondary-School-Malawi-10March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africas-languages-are-becoming-the-next-ai-battleground/KA3Ww7dzdaVqrydZ 2026-03-09T15:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-09T14:28:00+02:00 Africa’s languages are becoming the next AI battleground infrastructure,AI,Sahara v2,YarnGPT,African languages Pelonomi Moiloa, CEO and co-founder of Lelapa AI. (Picture by Lesley Moyo) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Pelonomi-Moiloa-09March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ethio-telecom-to-export-digital-expertise-to-chad/j5alrvQApLEvpYQk 2026-03-09T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-09T13:49:09+02:00 Ethio Telecom to export digital expertise to Chad Ethio Telecom,Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy,Digital transformation,infrastructure,Broadband Chad’s ICT ministry delegation, led by minister Boukar Michel and Ethio Telecom team led by CEO, Frehiwot Tamru. [Picture credit: Ethio Telecom] https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Ethio-Telecom-Chad-ICT-09March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/celebrations-as-parts-of-kenya-cybercrime-law-are-overturned/PmxVE7KELZpqQY85 2026-03-09T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-09T13:08:20+02:00 Celebrations as parts of Kenya cybercrime law are overturned William Ruto,Kenya,Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE),Kenya Union of Journalists,Law Society of Kenya The Court of Appeal has overturned parts of the cybercrime law that restricted freedom of expression. (Image created using AI.) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Kenya-freedom-of-speech-09March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cameroon-seeks-195-million-to-expand-optic-fibre-backbone/WnxpEv4Y28g7V8XL 2026-03-09T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-09T12:50:12+02:00 Cameroon seeks $195 million to expand optic fibre backbone Cameroon,China EXIMBANK,CAMTEL,optic fibre,infrastructure Workers lay optic fibre cables in the capital Yaoundé in a project backed by Chinese Huawei. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Work-optic-fibre-09March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-zambia-starlink-first-to-direct-to-cell-connectivity/mQwkoM6Ym8x73r9A 2026-03-09T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-09T12:31:19+02:00 MTN Zambia, Starlink first to Direct-to-Cell connectivity MTN Zambia,StarLink,Connectivity,digital inclusion,data Abbad Reda, CEO of MTN Zambia [Picture credit: MTN Zambia]. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Abbad-Reda-09March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/new-mobile-money-levies-baffle-malawians/JBwErvn38OV76Db2 2026-03-09T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-09T10:34:04+02:00 New mobile money levies baffle Malawians MRA,Malawi,Uganda,Ghana,levies Malawians are concerned about new levies on mobile money and electronic bank transfers. (Image created using AI.) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Malawi-levies-09March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/profitable-erp-advisory-a-guide-for-sa-accounting-firms/RgeVDqPR59E7KJN3 2026-03-09T09:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-09T08:27:51+02:00 Profitable ERP advisory: A guide for SA accounting firms Adinga,Profitable ERP advisory,Accounting firms,Accounting ERP,Acumatica Pick a tier. Grow at your pace. (Image: Adinga) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Folder-ladder-showing-rising-ERP-advisory-tiers.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cassava-launches-sovereign-cloud-for-africas-public-sector/Gb3BwMWaxJ2v2k6V 2026-03-10T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-06T13:44:43+02:00 Cassava launches sovereign cloud for Africa’s public sector Cassava Technologies,Local language AI models,data residency,sovereign AI,hyperscale Cassava Technologies launched a Sovereign Cloud ensuring African government data remains under local jurisdiction. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Ahmed-El-Beheiry-HI-06March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ethio-telecom-ericsson-ink-network-expansion-deal/raYAyqorl3lMJ38N 2026-03-06T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-06T13:06:35+02:00 Ethio Telecom, Ericsson ink network expansion deal Ethio Telecom,Ericsson,Connectivity,network,3G Ethio Telecom CEO, Frehiwot Tamiru with Ericsson representative. [Image credit: Ethio Telecom]. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Ethio-Telecom-Ericsson-06March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibias-mtc-resists-telecom-tower-spin-off-trend/LPwQ5MlbLapvNgkj 2026-03-06T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-06T11:20:40+02:00 Namibia’s MTC resists telecom tower spin-off trend Telecom towers,MTC Namibia,MTN Group,IHS Towers,African telecoms Telecom towers remain a strategic asset for African mobile operators, with Namibia’s MTC opting to keep its infrastructure in-house even as some rivals across the continent rethink ownership models. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Telecoms-06March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cybervergent-raises-3m/DZQ58MV8X1rvzXy2 2026-03-09T08:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-06T11:17:08+02:00 Cybervergent raises $3M Security,data,Compliance,Ventures Platform,Cybervergent Cybervergent co-founders, Adetokunbo Omotosho and Ayomide I. Daniels. (Image: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Cybervergent-co-founders-UPDATE.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawis-second-city-digitises-tax-collection/GxwQDq1DYWeMlPVo 2026-03-06T11:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-06T10:57:56+02:00 Malawi's second city digitises tax collection Blantyre,City Council,NBS Bank,Digitalisation,digital payment systems Officials from NBS Bank and Blantyre City Council at the signing ceremony. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-NBS-Bank-Blantyre-06March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ses-deploys-meo-satellite-in-chad-to-connect-refugees/RgeVDvPR5bEMKJN3 2026-03-06T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-06T10:54:18+02:00 SES deploys MEO satellite in Chad to connect refugees SES,United Nations,Connectivity,digital inclusion,digital skills The deployment leverages SES’s O3b mPOWER Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) constellation. (Image sourced from SES) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-SES-expands-Chad-06March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/rwanda-pushes-for-law-on-virtual-assets/dgp45vaBbpd7X9l8 2026-03-06T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-06T10:44:54+02:00 Rwanda pushes for law on virtual assets Rwanda,President Paul Kagame,National Bank of Rwanda,Financial Action Task Force,Christopher Mugaga The new draft law will provide guidelines for the use of, and innovation around, digital assets. (Image created using AI.) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Rwanda-06March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/tnm-malawi-mulls-third-datacentre-as-it-rolls-out-launches-volte-service/KzQenMjy9zY7Zd2r 2026-03-06T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-06T10:14:36+02:00 TNM Malawi mulls third datacentre as it rolls out launches VoLTE service Telecom Networks Malawi,Third datacentre,Voice over LTE (VoLTE) launch,Lilongwe,Michel Herbert TNM CEO Michel Herbert. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Michel-Herbert-06March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/absa-thunes-unveil-new-remittances-solution/kYbe97XboOGqAWpG 2026-03-05T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-05T12:22:16+02:00 Absa, Thunes unveil new remittances solution Absa Group,Thunes,financial inclusion,Business,Cross-border payments Nick Nkosi, managing executive for transactional and deposits at Absa Personal and Private Banking, and Simon Nelson, chief commercial officer at Thunes. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Absa-Global-Pay-05March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-pushes-for-innovation-in-conversation/rW1xLv5nXLp7Rk6m 2026-03-05T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-05T11:33:32+02:00 Kenya pushes for innovation in conversation Kenya,John Okwiri,Konza Technopolis,Global Conservation Tech and Drone Forum,Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority Professor Erustus Kanga, director general of KWS, during the official opening of the Global Conservation Tech and Drone Forum in Nairobi. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Prof-Erustus-Kanga-05March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/multichoice-pulls-plug-on-showmax-in-africa/mYZRX79gzDgqOgA8 2026-03-05T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-05T10:50:43+02:00 MultiChoice pulls plug on Showmax in Africa ShowMax,MultiChoice,Canal,Netflix,Africa streaming Showmax’s ambitious 2024 relaunch failed to deliver expected growth across Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/01/Showmax-mobile-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-approves-modern-digital-postcode-system/Pero3MZ3zOAqQb6m 2026-03-05T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-05T10:29:02+02:00 Nigeria approves modern digital postcode system Bosun Tijani,Nigerian Postal Service,Digital Postcode System,Nigeria Dr Bosun Tijani, Nigeria's minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-ICT-Nigeria-minister-21Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lipaworld-to-launch-stablecoin-payment-card/RgeVDqPR5L67KJN3 2026-03-05T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-05T10:14:33+02:00 Lipaworld to launch stablecoin payment card Lipaworld,Stablecoins,Digital currencies,POS,financial inclusion Jonathan Katende, co-founder and CEO of Lipaworld. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Jonathan-Katende-2026.jpg