https://itweb.africa/article/data-protection-gap-threatens-african-ai-adoption/GxwQD71DLDYvlPVo 2026-10-09T16:05:14+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-09T15:38:03+02:00 Data protection gap threatens African AI adoption Veeam,Data governance,data visibility,responsible AI,privacy Mark Govender, manager, system engineering Africa, Veeam Software. (Image: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/04/Mark-Govender-04April2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ai-can-rebuild-african-banking-but-only-once-it-learns-to-be-african/nWJadvbNRNAvbjO1 2026-10-09T14:05:16+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-09T13:18:36+02:00 AI can rebuild African banking, but only once it learns to be African Eshmael Mpabanga,Intellect Design Arena Eshmael Mpabanga, Regional Head: Southern Africa and SVP at Intellect Design Arena. (Image: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/01/Eshmael-Mpabanga-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/changing-compliance-from-onerous-to-excellence-with-ai-intelligence/dgp45MaBnB5qX9l8 2026-10-09T14:05:15+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-09T13:18:16+02:00 Changing compliance from onerous to excellence with AI intelligence Craig Fidler,Braintree Craig Fidler, Lead Business Consultant at Braintree. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/Craig-Fidler-2026-2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/supply-chain-attacks-have-become-an-industry-of-their-own/lLn147mQNQk7J6Aa 2026-10-09T14:05:13+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-09T13:17:03+02:00 Supply chain attacks have become an industry of their own CG Selva Ganesh,In2IT Technologies CG Selva Ganesh, VP, CEO South Africa at In2IT Technologies. (Image: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/12/Selva-Ganesh-03Dec2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/itweb-tv-ai-driven-fraud-rises-as-criminals-target-human-trust/KA3Ww7dzXzOqrydZ 2026-10-09T14:05:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-09T12:51:00+02:00 ITWeb TV: AI-driven fraud rises as criminals target human trust ITWeb TV,Thalia Pillay Thalia Pillay, CEO of Orca Fraud. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/10/Thalia-Pillay-Oct-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/access-partnership-afritrade-team-up-on-tech-licensing/PmxVE7KE4EJqQY85 2026-10-09T13:05:16+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-09T12:49:07+02:00 Access Partnership, AfriTrade team up on tech licensing Access Partnership,AfriTrade,digital infrastructure,Satellite,subsea cables Dr Caroline Saroni, CEO of AfriTrade Consulting Group (Image source: Dr Caroline Saroni, X). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Caroline-Saroni-09Oct2026-AI-enhanced-2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ghana-elevates-cybersecurity-to-essential-services-level/xnklOqz1P1nM4Ymz 2026-10-09T13:05:15+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-09T12:24:32+02:00 Ghana elevates cybersecurity to essential services level Ghana,Samuel Nartey George,Cyber Security Authority,supervisory control and data acquisition,Securing Ghana’s Operational Technology Ecosystem Ghana’s ICT minister, Samuel Nartey George. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/06/AFRICA-Samuel-Nartey-George-01June2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/pawapay-secures-mozambique-payments-licence/kLgB17ezxzNM59N4 2026-10-09T13:05:13+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-09T12:02:35+02:00 PawaPay secures Mozambique payments licence pawaPay,Bank of Mozambique,Quidexplus,payments,mobile-money Ilídio Matchebe, country director for Mozambique at PawaPay (Image source: supplied). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Ilidio-Matchebe-09Oct2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mozambique-targets-95-broadband-coverage-by-2030/4r1ly7R9P99vpmda 2026-10-09T12:05:14+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-09T11:40:36+02:00 Mozambique targets 95% broadband coverage by 2030 Communications Regulatory Authority of Mozambique,Broadband,digital inclusion,Connectivity,digital divide Helena Fernandes, president of the INCM board of directors (Image source: INCM). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Helena-Fernandes-09Oct2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/hayo-joins-camara-to-scale-mea-network-apis/KPNG878NYdYq4mwD 2026-10-08T13:05:15+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-08T12:49:12+02:00 Hayo joins CAMARA to scale MEA network APIs Hayo,CAMARA,GSMA Operator Platform Group,Linux Foundation,network Feraz Ahmed, Hayo CEO. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/RESIZED-Feraz-Ahmed.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/orange-focus-partner-to-keep-data-in-tunisia/wbrpOqg2ePlMDLZn 2026-10-08T13:05:14+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-08T12:06:18+02:00 Orange, Focus partner to keep data in Tunisia Orange Tunisia,Focus Tunisia,Cloud Computing,cloud infrastructure,locally hosted cloud Orange and Focus push locally hosted cloud for businesses in Tunisia. (Image source: Orange). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Orange-Telecom-13May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/uganda-launches-online-safety-campaign/GxwQDq1DLAYMlPVo 2026-10-08T12:05:15+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-08T11:35:35+02:00 Uganda launches online safety campaign Uganda Communications Commission,UNICEF,online safety,cyber bullying,Internet Through a Child Online Protection Campaigns, Uganda aims to equip learners with practical skills to recognise online risks (Image source: Ministry of ICT and National Guidance). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Uganda-online-safe-school-children-08Oct2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/dollar-crunch-pushes-african-firms-towards-digital-dollars/KA3WwqdzXlO7rydZ 2026-10-08T11:05:15+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-08T10:35:48+02:00 Dollar crunch pushes African firms towards digital dollars Global Settlement Network,Stablecoins,blockchain,cryptocurrency,Remittances Ryan Kirkley, CEO and co-founder of Global Settlement Network (Image AI enhanced). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Ryan-Kirkley-08Oct2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cheap-ai-attacks-threaten-africas-smaller-merchants/dgp45vaBnG57X9l8 2026-10-08T11:05:14+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-08T10:07:13+02:00 Cheap AI attacks threaten Africa's smaller merchants AI agents,payment-card fraud,autonomous AI attacks,Gambit Security,card skimming Stanislav Kazanov, head of governance, risk and compliance, cybersecurity and sustainability at Innowise; Matt Goren, founder of RunOctopus; and Alex Ferrer, head of blockchain forensic investigations at Crypto Legal. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-AI-rewriting-Africa-economics-08Oct2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/obsidian-spotlights-practical-enterprise-ai-at-ai-expo-africa-2026/5yONPvErNEE7XWrb 2026-10-08T08:05:13+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-08T08:35:00+02:00 Obsidian spotlights practical enterprise AI at AI Expo Africa 2026 Karl Fischer,Obsidian Systems,Business,AI,AI Expo Africa 2026 Karl Fischer, CTO at Obsidian Systems. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/Karl-Fischer-08Oct2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/dan-kwach-returns-to-adc-in-ai-role/KzQenqjyGrDMZd2r 2026-10-07T12:05:23+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-07T11:40:40+02:00 Dan Kwach returns to ADC in AI role Africa Data Centres,Cassava Technologies,AXIAN Telecom,Artificial Intelligence,data centres Dan Kwach, newly appointed executive for AI data centres at ADC. (Image source: Dan Kwach, Facebook). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Dan-Kwach-07Oct2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-credential-protection-is-the-foundation-of-cyber-resilience/wbrpOMg2ezr7DLZn 2026-10-07T12:05:22+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-07T11:27:13+02:00 Why credential protection is the foundation of cyber resilience Aslam Tajbhai,Data Management Professionals South Africa Aslam Tajbhai, Head of Solutions at Data Management Professionals South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/05/Aslam-TajbhaiUPDATE-02May2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-africa-must-build-ai-not-import-it/RgeVDqPR38G7KJN3 2026-10-07T12:05:20+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-07T11:26:21+02:00 Why Africa must build AI, not import it Gillian Darko,Yellow Card Gillian Darko, Vice President of Strategy at Yellow Card. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/Gillian-Darko-2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-employee-experience-drives-customer-success/KA3WwMdzXYovrydZ 2026-10-07T12:05:19+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-07T11:25:23+02:00 Why employee experience drives customer success Dheeraj Gowrie,Frogfoot Networks Dheeraj Gowrie, Executive: Assurance at Frogfoot Networks. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/Dheeraj-Gowrie-2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/interview-ericsson-powers-econets-ai-5g-ambitions/VgZeyvJlrVaMdjX9 2026-10-07T15:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-07T11:18:57+02:00 Interview: Ericsson powers Econet’s AI, 5G ambitions Econet,Ericsson,Zimbabwe,Artificial Intelligence,AI Ericsson executive Alain Maupin discusses Econet’s use of advanced technology platforms with ITWeb Africa. (Image: Ayub Osman) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Econet-Ericson-5G-07Oct2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/paratus-namibia-launches-eutelsats-oneweb-leo-connectivity/dgp45qaBnYVvX9l8 2026-10-07T12:05:16+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-07T11:11:23+02:00 Paratus Namibia launches Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity Paratus Eutelsat OneWeb LEO,Paratus Namibia,terrestrial services,Eutelsat,Andrew Hall Delivering high-speed, low-latency connectivity across Namibia. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/10/Paratus-07Oct2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/senegal-moves-to-localise-digital-device-production/rxP3jqBEG1ZMA2ye 2026-10-07T11:05:22+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-07T10:31:16+02:00 Senegal moves to localise digital device production World Investment,Business Council for Africa,Blue Cloud Softech Solutions,Digital transformation,Digital sovereignty Representatives of the World Investment and Business Council for Africa and Blue Cloud Softech Solutions with ICT minister Samba Diouf. (Image: Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Senegal-partners-07Oct2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/safaricom-adds-sharia-compliant-fund-to-m-pesa/lwrKx73Y8Gwqmg1o 2026-10-07T11:05:21+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-07T07:50:57+02:00 Safaricom adds Sharia-compliant fund to M-PESA Safaricom,Gulfcap Investment Bank,GCIB,Ziidi Shari'ah Money Market Fund,M-Pesa Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said the product is meant to widen financial inclusion by meeting the varied needs of the company's customers. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Peter-Ndegwa-07Oct2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mastercard-adds-ai-payment-protection/lwrKxq3Y8GD7mg1o 2026-10-06T13:05:19+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-06T12:48:39+02:00 MasterCard adds AI payment protection MasterCard,Mojaloop,AfricaNenda,payments,Africa Johan Gerber, executive vice president of payment networks at MasterCard (Image source: MasterCard) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/Johan-Gerber-06Oct2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vertiv-cybastion-target-african-infrastructure/JN1gPvOAXNaMjL6m 2026-10-06T12:05:17+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-06T11:08:31+02:00 Vertiv, Cybastion target African infrastructure Vertiv,Cybastion,Artificial Intelligence,Digital sovereignty,Cloud Zineb Kamri, regional director for Northwest Africa at Vertiv, with Scott Blacklin, senior vice president, government affairs & strategic partnerships at Cybastion (Image source: supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Vertiv-Cybastion-06Oct2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/tiktok-sued-over-nigeria-blackout/Gb3Bw7WaOZ1q2k6V 2026-10-06T11:05:19+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-06T10:14:13+02:00 TikTok sued over Nigeria blackout TikTok,Nigeria,Foundation for Digital Justice and Sustainable Development,Festus Ogun,Federal High Court Nigerian Foundation sues TikTok over Northern access. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/01/TikTok-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-taps-uk-cyber-expertise/o1Jr5MxPoBGMKdWL 2026-10-06T11:05:17+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-06T10:03:51+02:00 Kenya taps UK cyber expertise Philip Thigo,Ollie Whitehouse,National Cyber Security Centre,NCSC,Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership Philip Thigo, Kenya's special envoy on technology and digital transformation. (Pic: Philip Thigo on X) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/06/AFRICA-Philip-Thigo-04June2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/bofinet-launches-digital-delta-ixp/8OKdWMDXL9VMbznQ 2026-10-06T10:05:19+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-06T09:56:07+02:00 BoFiNet launches Digital Delta IXP BoFiNet,Internet,Connectivity,fibre,data centres BoFiNet CEO, Dr. Geoffrey Seleka (Image source: supplied). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Geoffrey-Seleka-06Oct2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/undp-gsma-join-forces-to-scale-african-ai/WnpNgq21yEmMVrGd 2026-10-05T13:05:13+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-05T12:26:37+02:00 UNDP, GSMA join forces to scale African AI GSMA,United Nations development programme,Artificial Intelligence,Digital transformation,skills Aissata De, officer-in-charge and regional director for Africa, UNDP and Angela Wamola, head of Africa, GSMA (Image source: supplied). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-UNDP-GSMA-05Oct2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africas-role-in-the-next-phase-of-cross-border-commerce/6GxRKqYQEOGqb3Wj 2026-10-05T13:05:12+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-05T12:25:19+02:00 Africa’s role in the next phase of cross-border commerce Mthokozisi Dlamini Mthokozisi Dlamini, Managing Executive: Transactional Banking Sales, Absa CIB and Richard Southey, Managing Executive: Payments as a Service, Absa CIB. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/Dlamini-Southey-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africas-ai-ambitions-hinge-on-data/DZQ58MV8BWwvzXy2 2026-10-06T10:05:17+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-05T11:39:43+02:00 Africa’s AI ambitions hinge on data Freshworks,Artificial Intelligence,data,Cloud,Africa Karthik Akula, director - Middle East & Africa, Freshworks, speaking to ITWeb Africa at the ITWeb Cloud Summit 2026 in Johannesburg. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Karthik-Akula-02Oct2026-1-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/somalias-mobile-money-remains-locked-in-silos/mYZRXM9gbKXvOgA8 2026-10-05T12:05:17+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-05T11:23:32+02:00 Somalia’s mobile money remains locked in silos SomLink Telecom,Central Bank of Somalia,network,mobile-money,Digital Economy Abdifatah Hassan Keynaan, CEO of SomLink Telecom (Image source: supplied). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Abdifatah-Hassan-Keynaan-05Oct2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-barrier-to-ai-led-digital-transformation-was-never-the-technology/JBwEr7n3ljxM6Db2 2026-10-05T13:05:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-05T10:41:42+02:00 The barrier to AI-led digital transformation was never the technology Krishna Chetty Krishna Chetty, Executive Managed Services and Cloud, Altron Digital Business. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/Krishna-Chetty-2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zimbabwe-opens-first-rural-ai-hub/Pero3qZ36N3vQb6m 2026-10-05T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-05T10:33:26+02:00 Zimbabwe opens first rural AI hub Zimbabwe,Kudakwashe Muzenda,Nyamuroro Vocational Training Centre,Gokwe,United Nations development programme The government has unveiled an artificial intelligence, Digital and innovation hub at the Nyamuroro Vocational Training Centre in Gokwe North. (Source: Zimbabwe ICT Ministry). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Zimbabwe-opens-AI-hub-05Oct2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/tlou-weighs-kala-data-centre-expansion/lwrKx73Yy6Dqmg1o 2026-10-05T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-05T10:15:32+02:00 Tlou weighs Kala data centre expansion Tlou Energy; Kala Data; Kala Data Centre; Botswana; data centres; Lesedi 6; coal-bed methane; CBM; gas-to-power; data centre expansion; power generation; data centre infrastructure Dr Ian Campbell, executive chairman of Tlou Energy. (Image source: Tlou Energy- AI enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-AI-Enhanced-Ian-Campbell-03Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/safaricom-broadens-m-pesa-payment-options/WnxpEv4Yyl97V8XL 2026-10-02T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-02T11:58:47+02:00 Safaricom broadens M-PESA payment options Safaricom,Pesapal,M-Pesa,payments,mobile-money James Maitai, Group chief technology officer, Safaricom PLC, and Agosta Liko, founder of Pesapal. (Image: Safaricom) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Safaricom-expands-M-Pesa-02Oct2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/intelligent-systems-can-fix-africas-post-harvest-crisis/Gb3Bw7WaO9eq2k6V 2026-10-02T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-02T10:23:05+02:00 Intelligent systems can fix Africa's post-harvest crisis Shiraz Khota,SAP Shiraz Khota, Managing Director for Emerging Africa at SAP. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/Shiraz-Khota-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cloud-has-grown-up-now-businesses-need-to-grow-smarter/xnklOqz1zP5M4Ymz 2026-10-02T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-02T10:22:37+02:00 Cloud has grown up. Now businesses need to grow smarter Avinash Gupta,In2IT Technologies Avinash Gupta, Head of COE (Centre of Excellence) at In2IT Technologies. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/06/Avinash-Gupta-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/counting-the-true-cost-of-technology/G98YdMLGnnn7X2PD 2026-10-02T10:05:22+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-02T09:39:24+02:00 Counting the true cost of technology David Buck,InnoVent,total cost of ownership,CAPEX to OPEX,technology leasing David Buck, general manager (South Africa), InnoVent. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-David-Buck-02Oct2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ghana-tightens-scrutiny-of-public-sector-ai-buys/mYZRX79gbbjqOgA8 2026-10-02T10:05:20+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-02T09:25:54+02:00 Ghana tightens scrutiny of public sector AI buys Ghana,Ministry of Communication,Digital technology and Innovations,Samuel Nartey George,United States Embassy AI Forum Ghana’s ICT minister, Samuel Nartey George. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/06/AFRICA-Samuel-Nartey-George-01June2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/infracos-ai-cuts-diesel-costs-by-30/wbrpOMg2JJQ7DLZn 2026-10-02T10:05:19+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-02T09:13:21+02:00 InfraCo's AI cuts diesel costs by 30% Zimbabwe,Econet Infrastructure Company Limited,Godfrey Gomwe,Victoria Falls Stock Exchange,AI Fuel Manager Godfrey Gomwe, chairman of InfraCo, said that, in response to the prevailing energy-cost environment, the company was accelerating initiatives to advance energy efficiency. (Image source: Econet) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Godfrey-Gomwe-02Oct2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtns-morafo-wins-catalyst-award/j5alr7QAooQ7pYQk 2026-10-02T10:05:18+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-02T08:57:02+02:00 MTN's Morafo wins Catalyst Award Nompilo Morafo,MTN Group,Catalyst Award,African Leadership Roundtable,UN General Assembly MTN's Nompilo Morafo wins African Leadership Catalyst Award. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-MTN-Morafo-wins-02Oct2026-AI-enhanced-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-gives-students-free-educational-data/LPwQ57lbVojqNgkj 2026-10-01T10:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-01T09:53:15+02:00 Nigeria gives students free educational data Nigeria,Idris Olorunnimbe,Nigerian Communications Commission,Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria,9Mobile Executive vice chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/06/AFRICA-Aminu-Maida-18June2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africas-stablecoin-boom-has-a-middleman-problem/VgZeyvJlpWLMdjX9 2026-10-01T10:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-01T09:15:59+02:00 Africa’s stablecoin boom has a middleman problem Fintech,digital assets,stablecoin,Nigeria,Africa Maksym Sakharov, group CEO and co-founder of WeFi. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Maksym-Sakharov-01Oct2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zamportal-revenue-crosses-500m-mark/Pero3MZ361bqQb6m 2026-10-01T10:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-01T08:36:41+02:00 Zamportal revenue crosses $500m mark Zambia,Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane,Smart Zambia Institute,Zamportal,Government Service Bus Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane, minister of finance and national planning, disclosed the figures during an engagement with the ministry's Information and Communications department. (Image source: Zambia US Embassy) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/10/AFRICA-Situmbeko-Musokotwane-01Oct2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mukurus-next-move-everyday-banking/Kjlyr7wBxkzvk6am 2026-10-01T09:05:25+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-10-01T07:45:42+02:00 Mukuru's next move: everyday banking Mukuru,Mukuru Account and Card,Bank Zero,Andy Jury,Juan Seco This launch is a key milestone in our remittance-led neobank strategy, said Andy Jury, Mukuru CEO. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2021/11/Andy-Jury-Mukuru-CEO-September.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/no-break-in-the-weather-you-need-an-intelligent-grid/KjlyrvwBxOwqk6am 2026-09-30T14:05:15+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-30T13:21:41+02:00 No break in the weather? You need an intelligent grid Nishandra Bajinath,Schneider Electric Nishandra Bajinath, Digital Grid, Head of Sales in Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Nishandra-Bajinath-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/responsible-ai-key-to-africas-public-sector-future/mQwkoM6Yybm73r9A 2026-09-30T14:05:14+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-30T13:20:30+02:00 Responsible AI key to Africa’s public sector future Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai,Infobip Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai, BFSI Squad Lead/Regional Manager at Infobip West Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/06/Olatayo-Ladipo-Ajao-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ai-agents-in-the-newsroom-are-assistants/5yONPvErVDB7XWrb 2026-09-30T16:05:20+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-30T13:19:20+02:00 AI Agents in the newsroom are assistants Jacob Otieno,TUKO.co.ke Jacob Otieno, Editor-in-Chief at TUKO.co.ke. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Jacob-Otieno-2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-uganda-huawei-digitise-ftth-with-linkhome/Gb3Bw7WaO6Yq2k6V 2026-09-30T13:05:25+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-30T12:59:09+02:00 MTN Uganda, Huawei digitise FTTH with LinkHome MTN Uganda,Huawei,LinkHome,MyMTN app,FTTH Together with Huawei, MTN Uganda digitizes the FTTH experience with LinkHome app. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Huawei-MTN-30Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/absa-sets-digital-asset-custody-milestone/WnpNgM21yNz7VrGd 2026-09-30T14:05:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-30T12:31:25+02:00 Absa sets digital asset custody milestone Absa Group,digital assets,Stablecoins,Africa,cryptocurrency Rob Downes, head of digital assets at Absa CIB (Image source: supplied). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Rob-Downes-30Sept2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-rwanda-leans-on-ai-to-run-its-network/JBwErvn3l2676Db2 2026-09-30T13:05:22+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-30T12:08:46+02:00 MTN Rwanda leans on AI to run its network MTN Rwanda,Ali Monzer,Artificial Intelligence,AI network optimisation,5G rollout Ali Monzer, MTN Rwanda CEO. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/05/RESIZED-Monzer-Ali.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/airtel-tnm-face-malawi-data-probe/DZQ587V8BEeqzXy2 2026-09-30T13:05:21+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-30T11:53:25+02:00 Airtel, TNM face Malawi data probe Malawi,Airtel Malawi,TNM,Mayamiko Nkoloma,Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority Mayamiko Nkoloma, director-general of MACRA. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Malawi-Macra-directorgen-15Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-licenses-29-new-digital-lenders/KzQenqjyjp2MZd2r 2026-09-30T13:05:19+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-30T11:32:10+02:00 Kenya licenses 29 new digital lenders Central Bank of Kenya,Digital Credit Providers,DCP licensing,Kenya digital lending,Section 59(2) Dr. Kamau Thugge, governor of the Central Bank of Kenya. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/06/RESIZED-Kamau-Thugge-20June2025-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lesotho-revises-electronic-transactions-bill/KA3WwMdzPLDvrydZ 2026-09-30T13:05:18+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-30T11:17:25+02:00 Lesotho revises electronic transactions bill United Nations,electronic transactions,Digital transformation,Digital Economy,payments Masiu Khiba, MICSTI ICT director. (Image: MICSTI) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Lesotho-e-payments-bill-30Sept2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nutanix-recognised-as-a-leader-in-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-distributed-hybrid-infrastructure/LPp6VMrBYwVMDKQz 2026-09-30T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-30T11:01:00+02:00 Nutanix recognised as a leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure Nutanix,Gartner Magic Quadrant,Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure,Thomas Cornely,Ashley Reyes Thomas Cornely, Executive Vice-President of Product Management, Nutanix. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Thomas-Cornely-12Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nec-africa-expands-presence-across-uganda/RgeVDqPRxg57KJN3 2026-09-29T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-29T12:14:04+02:00 NEC Africa expands presence across Uganda African integrator of ICT solutions,NEC,Uganda,Geoffrey Karanja,Juniper MX304 Geoffrey Karanja, key account manager at NEC Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Geoffrey-Karanja-29Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vodacom-nokia-pilot-world-first-mimo-tech/lLn14MmQ8ZAMJ6Aa 2026-09-29T12:05:24+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-29T11:47:29+02:00 Vodacom, Nokia pilot world-first MIMO tech Telecoms,Mobile Business,Business,Financial,Fintech Vodacom South Africa delivers world-first compact dual-band Massive MIMO solution. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/07/vodacom.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerias-digital-credit-faces-a-data-test/mQwkoq6YylkM3r9A 2026-09-29T12:05:22+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-29T11:14:29+02:00 Nigeria's digital credit faces a data test Financials,Fintech,Banking,data,digital credit Olumide Durotoluwa, senior product manager at M-KOPA, Haris Santana, banking professional and branch manager at Bank Kalsel, and Naeem Siddiqi, senior advisor in risk and quantitative research at SAS Institute and an author on credit scoring. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Nigeria-faces-data-test-29Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/egypt-mali-deepen-digital-ties/o1Jr5qxPo5VqKdWL 2026-09-29T11:05:16+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-29T10:36:33+02:00 Egypt, Mali deepen digital ties digitisation,infrastructure,Artificial Intelligence,Digital Economy,fibre Minister of communications and information technology, Raafat Hendy and Mali's minister of communication, digital economy, and administrative modernisation, Alhamdou Ag Ilyene (Image source: MCIT). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-MaliEgypt-29Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/de-cix-cvtelecom-eye-atlantic-corridor/JBwEr7n3l1yM6Db2 2026-09-29T11:05:14+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-29T10:23:47+02:00 DE-CIX, CVTelecom eye Atlantic corridor DE-CIX,Cabo Verde Telecom,CVTelecom,South Atlantic corridor,internet exchange Ivo Ivanov is CEO of DE-CIX. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Ivo-Ivanov-19May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ai-training-programme-targets-african-leaders/Gb3BwMWaOJZv2k6V 2026-09-28T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-28T12:19:24+02:00 AI training programme targets African leaders African Development Bank Group,United Nations development programme,Google,Apolitical,Artificial Intelligence Ousmane Fall, African Development Bank’s director of industrial and trade development. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/06/Ousmane-Fall.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/when-the-last-line-of-defence-fails-the-new-reality-of-backup-resilience/KzQenvjyjzkqZd2r 2026-09-28T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-28T11:15:43+02:00 When the last line of defence fails: The new reality of backup resilience Derek Street,Data Management Professionals SA Derek Street, Head of Sales & Marketing at Data Management Professionals South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Derek-Street-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/how-ai-orchestration-is-reshaping-the-modern-customer-journey/wbrpOqg2JxVMDLZn 2026-09-28T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-28T11:14:12+02:00 How AI orchestration is reshaping the modern customer journey Melany Cross,Infobip Melany Cross, Key Account Executive at Infobip. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Melany-Cross-2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/orange-unveils-ai-training-grants-for-egypt/Pero3qZ36jDvQb6m 2026-09-28T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-28T10:33:08+02:00 Orange unveils AI training grants for Egypt Orange Group,Orange Egypt,Artificial Intelligence,cybersecurity,Cloud President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and ICT minister Raafat Hendy with Orange Group representatives. (Image source: Presidency, Egypt). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Orange-Group-Train-Egyptians-28Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerias-fintech-boom-tests-regulatory-boundaries/nWJadMbN3YoMbjO1 2026-09-28T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-28T10:12:30+02:00 Nigeria’s fintech boom tests regulatory boundaries Nigeria fintech regulation,Stablecoins,digital assets,Investments and Securities Act 2025,Securities and Exchange Commission Raj Kamal, Founder and chief executive officer of TransFi, Christian Jacob, a financial crime and artificial intelligence governance specialist, and Ryan Kirkley, co-founder and chief executive officer of Global Settlement Network. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Stablecoins-Nigeria-28Sept2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-backs-ai-crime-cameras/G98Yd7LGnmzvX2PD 2026-09-28T10:05:16+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-28T09:23:14+02:00 Malawi backs AI crime cameras Malawi,Blantyre,Smart City Surveillance Initiative,Dr Mayamiko Nkoloma,Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority AI cameras proposed to curb crime in Blantyre. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/09/CCTV-security-camera-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/interview-airtel-money-kenya-bets-on-merchants/RgeVDMPRxbXvKJN3 2026-09-28T10:05:15+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-28T08:29:58+02:00 Interview: Airtel Money Kenya bets on merchants Airtel Money Kenya,Bonke Michael,mobile money Kenya,Bizna Wallet,merchant payments Bonke Michael, acting managing director of Airtel Money Kenya, told ITWeb Africa's Nixon Kanali that merchant payments are where the industry is heading. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Airtel-interview-28Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/infratel-partners-nuran-for-leo-satellite-trial/Pero3MZ36OBqQb6m 2026-09-25T13:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-25T12:13:20+02:00 Infratel partners NuRAN for LEO satellite trial NuRAN Wireless,Infratel Africa,StarLink,Connectivity,digital inclusion The pilot is designed to demonstrate how LEO satellite backhaul can accelerate 4G migration, higher-capacity rural connectivity, and broader infrastructure platform initiatives. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/2194294911.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/women-are-building-small-businesses-with-big-intelligence/KA3WwMdzP3zvrydZ 2026-09-25T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-25T12:06:03+02:00 Women are building small businesses with big intelligence Christina Naidoo,Huawei South Africa Christina Naidoo, Chief Operating Officer of Huawei South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Christina-Naidoo-25Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-skills-we-need-for-the-retail-economy-were-building/nWJad7bN3ba7bjO1 2026-09-25T12:05:14+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-25T11:59:13+02:00 The skills we need for the retail economy we're building Tom Mkhwanazi,W&RSETA Tom Mkhwanazi, CEO, W&RSETA. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Tom-Mkhwanazi-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-has-capitec-connect-been-so-successful/dgp45qaBQaLvX9l8 2026-09-25T12:05:12+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-25T11:57:22+02:00 Why has Capitec Connect been so successful? Warren Alberts,VAS-X Warren Alberts, Chief Executive Officer at VAS-X. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/Warren-Alberts-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/crypto-moves-in-minutes-the-law-takes-months/WnxpE74YyWJMV8XL 2026-09-25T12:05:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-25T11:17:28+02:00 Crypto moves in minutes; the law takes months Chainalysis,cryptocurrency,Cross-border crime,cybercrime,blockchain Philip Adiamah, regional manager for Africa at Chainalysis (image source: supplied). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Philip-Adiamah-25Sept2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/can-africa-turn-its-youth-dividend-into-an-ai-dividend/kLgB1MezZARq59N4 2026-09-25T11:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-25T10:33:39+02:00 Can Africa turn its youth dividend into an AI dividend? Africa AI jobs,youth unemployment,IMF sub-Saharan Africa,digital divide,MTN Skills Academy Elijah Oseni is an ITWeb Africa contributor based in Nigeria, providing analysis on topics such as AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, climate technology, renewable energy, ESG and geoscience innovation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Elijah-Osen-25Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africa-adopts-ai-faster-than-it-trusts-it/kYbe9MXbNnRvAWpG 2026-09-25T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-25T10:11:04+02:00 Africa adopts AI faster than it trusts it David Viney,Alchemy Consulting,AI Interrogative Literacy,AI governance Africa,AI adoption Africa David Viney, fractional CIO at Alchemy Consulting. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-David-Viney-25Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-builds-foundation-for-ai-agents/4r1lyMR9e8n7pmda 2026-09-25T10:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-25T09:49:01+02:00 Kenya builds foundation for AI agents Kenya government digitisation,agentic AI,John Tanui,Mary Kerema,WSO2Con Africa 2026 Mary Kerema, secretary for ICT, Digital Economy and Emerging Technologies, at WSO2Con Africa 2026 in Nairobi on 23 September. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Mary-Kerema-25Sept2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/egypt-taps-nvidia-for-ai-push/mQwkoM6Yy6e73r9A 2026-09-23T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-23T12:24:09+02:00 Egypt taps NVIDIA for AI push Nvidia,Artificial Intelligence,skills,Computing,Digital transformation ICT minister, Raafat Hendy with NVIDIA representatives (Image source: Ministry of Communications and Information Technology). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Egypt-NVIDIA-23Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/intel-submer-partner-on-mea-ai-infrastructure/KzQenqjyjkGMZd2r 2026-09-23T12:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-23T11:03:16+02:00 Intel, Submer partner on MEA AI Infrastructure Intel,Submer,data centres,Artificial Intelligence,energy Intel and Submer will work together across sovereign, enterprise, hyperscale, telecom and public-sector customers, drawing on each side's existing relationships (Image source: iStock). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/2246535377.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/new-tech-stack-for-kenya-airways/RgeVDqPRxde7KJN3 2026-09-23T11:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-23T10:33:42+02:00 New tech stack for Kenya Airways Kenya,Julius Thairu,Kenya Airways,David Turton,Business Kenya Airways joins retailing revolution. (Image source: Kenya Airways) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Kenya-Airways-23Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerias-fintechs-hit-a-cross-border-wall/KWEBb7yLekAvmRjO 2026-09-23T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-23T10:16:45+02:00 Nigeria's fintechs hit a cross-border wall Payzon,Rustam Bagautdinov,Cross-border payments,PAPSS,Pan African Payment and Settlement System Rustam Bagautdinov, director of processing at Payzon, said Nigerian fintechs have built strong domestic payment experiences, but cross-border transactions remain constrained by fragmented clearing systems, FX liquidity and regulatory differences. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Rustam-Bagautdinov-23Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-real-team-resilience-needs-a-shift-in-management-strategy/O2rQGqAEg88qd1ea 2026-09-23T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-23T10:06:14+02:00 Why real team resilience needs a shift in management strategy Jackie Kennedy,LeadMe Academy Jackie Kennedy, Founder and CEO of LeadMe Academy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/06/Jackie-Kennedy-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/leadership-in-the-age-of-ai/WnxpE74YybkMV8XL 2026-09-23T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-23T10:05:37+02:00 Leadership in the Age of AI Teboho Makhabane,Sanlam Investments Teboho Makhabane, Head of ESG and Impact at Sanlam Investments. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Teboho-Makhabane-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-gates-foundation-launch-ai-maternal-health-platform/rxP3jqBE9lyMA2ye 2026-09-23T10:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-23T09:24:47+02:00 MTN, Gates Foundation launch AI maternal health platform MTN Group Foundation,Gates Foundation,Nigeria Maternal Health Multiplier,maternal mortality,AI-enabled healthcare The four-year partnership was announced at Semafor's Next 3 Billion event, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Next-3-Billion-event-23Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/how-africas-hidden-resources-can-change-the-energy-equation/kLgB1MezZkmq59N4 2026-09-23T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-23T09:02:11+02:00 How Africa’s ‘hidden’ resources can change the energy equation Ayman Essam,Vodacom Group,energy efficiency,Vodacom decarbonisation,spectrum policy Ayman Essam, Chief Officer: External Affairs, Vodacom Group. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Ayman-Essam-03Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/monster-expands-into-africa-via-unicoms/DZQ58vV8BKOMzXy2 2026-09-22T13:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-22T12:23:41+02:00 Monster expands into Africa via UniComs Monster,UniComs Afrika,Africa,Sugan Ganasen,Kevin Lee UniComs Afrika will lead the development, distribution, sales and marketing of Monster's authorised branded products in participating African markets. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Monster-Persona-SE-ANC-22Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/us-backs-african-digital-infrastructure/KzQenMjyjoa7Zd2r 2026-09-22T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-22T12:06:42+02:00 US backs African digital infrastructure WIOCC Group,DFC,U.S. International Development Finance Corporation,Africa Finance Corporation,Vision Invest Representatives of WIOCC Group, AFC, Vision Invest and the U.S. DFC at the AFC-hosted roundtable in New York, where DFC announced its intention to join as an investor in WIOCC Group. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-WIOCC-Group-22Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/new-roadmap-targets-1bn-connected-africans/nWJadvbN3yXvbjO1 2026-09-22T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-22T10:39:47+02:00 New roadmap targets 1bn connected Africans GSMA,Partnership for Digital Access in Africa,Connectivity,Internet,network John Giusti, GSMA chief regulatory officer and president of the GSMA Foundation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-John-Giusti-22Sept2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-targets-ais-real-payoff/WnxpEv4YykA7V8XL 2026-09-22T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-22T10:11:35+02:00 Kenya targets AI's real payoff Stephen Isaboke,Kenya digital economy,Artificial Intelligence,AI dividend,World Bank Group Steven Isaboke, permanent secretary for broadcasting and telecommunications. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/06/RESIZED-Steve-Isaboke-Kenya.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/samddra-backs-new-repair-guidelines/Olx4z7kaL4lq56km 2026-09-22T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-22T09:12:36+02:00 SAMDDRA backs new repair guidelines SAMDDRA,Competition Commission South Africa,right to repair,Draft Guidelines on Repair Service and Maintenance Aftermarkets,Competition Act Loyiso Tyira, chairperson of the board of South African Mobile Devices Distributors and Repairers Association. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/11/RESIZED-Loyiso.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-performs-first-tele-robotic-surgery/O2rQGqAEg4Dqd1ea 2026-09-21T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-21T11:33:12+02:00 Nigeria performs first tele-robotic surgery Redeemer's Health Village,RoboMed Global,Nisa Premier Hospital,tele-robotic surgery,telesurgery A robotic system helped surgeons remove a cancerous tumour and the affected kidney from a patient in Abuja. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Nigeria-tele-robotic-surgery-21Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-india-deepen-tech-ties/LPp6VMrBYbPMDKQz 2026-09-21T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-21T11:14:55+02:00 Malawi, India deepen tech ties Malawi,India,TechBridge Workshop,mHub,Lilongwe Amararam Gujar, High Commissioner of India, highlighted the business potential of technological innovation in agricultural transformation, digital public infrastructure and financial inclusion in Malawi. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-High-Commissioner-India-21Sept2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-register-isnt-the-record-why-sa-needs-better-npo-visibility/rxP3jqBE94pMA2ye 2026-09-21T11:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-21T11:00:17+02:00 The register isn't the record: why SA needs better NPO visibility Henk Swanepoel,iZinga Assist Henk Swanepoel, Co-Founder and CEO of iZinga Assist. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Henk-Swanepoel-2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/your-network-probably-went-flat-one-device-at-a-time/P3gQ2qGAldr7nRD1 2026-09-21T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-21T10:59:11+02:00 Your network probably went flat, one device at a time Tobie van Schallkwyk,Duxbury Networking Tobie van Schalkwyk, Networking BU Executive at Duxbury Networking. (Image: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/10/Tobie-van-Schalkwyk.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-hoover-institution-sign-ai-data-pact/Gb3BwMWaOnlv2k6V 2026-09-21T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-21T10:19:52+02:00 Kenya, Hoover Institution sign AI data pact Artificial Intelligence,Stanford University,United Nations,data,Digital transformation Kenyan and UN representatives with Eng. John Tanui, principal secretary for the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy; Dr Musalia Mudavadi, prime cabinet Secretary; and Dr Jendayi Frazer, co-director of the Emerging Markets Working Group (Image source: John Tanui, X). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Kenya-Hoover-21Sept2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/camtel-to-add-245-mobile-sites-in-cameroon/JBwEr7n3lG2M6Db2 2026-09-21T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-21T09:27:42+02:00 Camtel to add 245 mobile sites in Cameroon Cameroon,Telecoms,infrastructure,CAMTEL,network Camtel pushes ahead with ambitious mobile network expansion. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Camtel-mobile-network-expansion-21Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mozambique-seeks-mobile-data-transparency/KBpdg7pm5rDMLEew 2026-09-21T09:05:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-21T08:53:18+02:00 Mozambique seeks mobile data transparency Connectivity,Internet,mobile data,tariffs,Communications Regulatory Authority of Mozambique This regulatory push reflects a broader trend, as African nations clamp down on high data costs and unfair billing practices to protect consumers (Image source: iStock). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/1474571252.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-warns-pos-agents-against-money-laundering/KzQenMjyjnR7Zd2r 2026-09-18T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-18T12:27:59+02:00 Nigeria warns PoS agents against money laundering ICT and Governance,Security,terrorism,POS,EFCC Nigeria tightens PoS compliance drive. (Photo: Freepik) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/credit-card-point-of-sale-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/reforms-could-get-more-rwandans-online/GxwQD71Dy1EvlPVo 2026-09-18T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-18T12:01:25+02:00 Reforms could get more Rwandans online Connectivity,network,smartphones,skills,Internet Angela Wamola, head of Africa, GSMA (Image source: AfDB Group). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Angela-Wamola-27July2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-to-spread-bpo-jobs-beyond-nairobi/KA3Ww7dzP8yqrydZ 2026-09-18T12:05:15+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-18T11:48:07+02:00 Kenya to spread BPO jobs beyond Nairobi Kenya,John Tanui,global business services,business process outsourcing,Teleperformance Kenya John Tanui, principal secretary for ICT and the digital economy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/06/AFRICA-PS-Tanui-18June2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ita-presents-leo-satellite-solutions-for-oil-and-gas-sector/lLn147mQ8GD7J6Aa 2026-09-18T12:05:14+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-18T11:36:48+02:00 ITA presents LEO satellite solutions for oil and gas sector ITA,LEO satellite solutions,oil and gas sector,Internet Technologies Angola,OneWeb From left: Suzanette Cruz, Account Manager, Sales B2B; Nuno de Oliveira, Sales Operations Analyst, Sales; Andrea Aragão, Marketing Manager. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/09/Paratus-PR.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/south-africa-cannot-build-a-digital-economy-on-infrastructure-it-cannot-protect/O2rQGMAEg3WMd1ea 2026-09-18T12:05:12+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-18T11:07:30+02:00 South Africa cannot build a digital economy on infrastructure it cannot protect Nomvuyiso Batyi,Association of Comms and Technology Nomvuyiso Batyi, CEO of the Association of Comms and Technology. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Nomvuyiso-Batyi-Picture-002.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/what-needs-to-change-in-sa-municipal-revenue-collection/xnklOqz1zpoM4Ymz 2026-09-18T12:05:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-18T10:20:09+02:00 What needs to change in SA municipal revenue collection? Interfile,Andrina Oliphant Andrina Oliphant, Vice President: Service Delivery at Interfile. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Andrina.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ai-governance-cannot-wait-for-policy/raYAyMorD1P7J38N 2026-09-18T11:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-18T10:11:02+02:00 AI governance cannot wait for policy Cyril Ramaphosa,FEDSAS survey,AI,General Purpose Chatbots Shirley Eadie, Director of Human Studios and lead of Lefa AI. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Shirley-Eadie-002.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-turns-to-ai-to-hit-tourism-target/kYbe97XbNrKqAWpG 2026-09-18T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-18T10:03:24+02:00 Zambia turns to AI to hit tourism target Zambia,Evans Muhanga,Lusaka,Tourism and Technology Symposium,Social Networking Zambia is harnessing AI and emerging technologies to meet its ambition of doubling international tourist arrivals to 5 million a year. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/12/woman-tablet-travel-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/gabon-tests-electronic-document-system/4r1ly7R9enpvpmda 2026-09-18T10:05:13+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-18T09:45:40+02:00 Gabon tests electronic document system Gabon,Electronic document management,digitisation,Mark-Alexandre Doumba,Ministry of Digital Economy Digitalisation and Innovation Mark-Alexandre Doumba, Gabon's minister of digital economy, digitalisation and innovation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/06/AFRICA-Mark-Alexandre-Doumba-22June2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/intel-backs-egypts-national-ai-strategy/O2rQGqAEgNWqd1ea 2026-09-17T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-17T12:13:08+02:00 Intel backs Egypt’s national AI strategy Artificial Intelligence,Intel,Digital transformation,skills,digital literacy In addition, a Training of Trainers programme will be organised to support the delivery of AI programs, targeting 1,500 trainers over three years, with 500 trained each year (Image source: MCIT). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Intel-Egypt-002.jpg-2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/intelogix-opens-ai-hub-in-cairo/kYbe9MXbN8KvAWpG 2026-09-17T11:05:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-17T10:34:09+02:00 InteLogix opens AI hub in Cairo Artificial Intelligence,business process outsourcing,InteLogix,IT,skills The Utah-headquartered firm's services will include customer experience management, BPO, IT services and managed cybersecurity solutions (Image source: supplied). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/InteLogix-Egypt.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/sierra-leone-launches-ai-deepfake-campaign/JBwEr7n3lDZM6Db2 2026-09-17T11:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-17T10:21:04+02:00 Sierra Leone launches AI, deepfake campaign Sierra Leone,Freetown,Mohamed Mumini Jalloh,National AI and Deepfake Awareness Campaign,Chernor Bah Sierra Leone rolls out nationwide plan to tackle AI deepfakes. (Image source: Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Sierra Leone) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Sierra-Leone-AI-abuse.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cameroon-tightens-grip-on-telecoms/KPNG878NaEyq4mwD 2026-09-17T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-17T09:13:43+02:00 Cameroon tightens grip on telecoms Cameroon,ICT and Governance,regulator,TRB,Directory Cameroon regulator targets transparency with 2026 telecoms directory. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/ART-head-office.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/momo-fnb-launch-zambia-atm-cash-out/G98YdqLGnQ9MX2PD 2026-09-17T10:05:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-17T08:52:09+02:00 MoMo, FNB launch Zambia ATM Cash Out Zambia,MTN MoMo,Victor Silavwe,FNB,Pafyako Malema Museba FNB, MTN MoMo expand partnership in Zambia. (Image source: MTN MoMo Zambia.) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/MTN-Zambia-Momo.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/senegal-secures-major-tech-investment/DZQ58vV8BLVMzXy2 2026-09-16T14:05:17+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-16T12:38:21+02:00 Senegal secures major tech investment Cybastion,Senegal,Thierry Wandji,Bassirou Diomaye Faye,data centres President Bassirou Diomaye Faye with Scott Blacklin, senior vice president of government affairs at Cybastion (Image source: The Presidency, Senegal). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Senegal-Cybastion-1-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/canal-laliga-team-up-against-piracy/GxwQD71Dy53vlPVo 2026-09-16T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-16T12:18:50+02:00 CANAL+, LALIGA team up against piracy Canal,LaLiga,anti-piracy agreement,sports piracy,illegal streaming Content piracy involves the unauthorised acquisition, use, sharing or selling of copyrighted content. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/06/piracy-flag-2022.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerian-govt-platforms-fail-access-test/KA3Ww7dzPjkqrydZ 2026-09-16T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-16T11:44:15+02:00 Nigerian govt platforms fail access test NITDA,Kashifu Inuwa,Ayodeji Eniola,digital accessibility,persons with disabilities L-R: Ayodeji Eniola, director of corporate planning and strategy, NITDA, and Tracy Onabis Agbamu, disability rights advocate, Centre for Inclusive Development. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Nigeria-disability-digital.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/madica-bets-on-algeria-cameroon/dgp45MaBQJzqX9l8 2026-09-16T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-16T10:47:51+02:00 Madica bets on Algeria, Cameroon Madica,Flourish Ventures,pre-seed investment,Algeria,Cameroon The investments span four markets and sectors, from HR technology and financial services to semiconductors and the circular economy (Image source: supplied). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Madica-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cloud-security-in-an-age-of-complexity-the-risk-hasnt-gone-away/PmxVE7KEYB1qQY85 2026-09-16T12:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-16T10:44:30+02:00 Cloud security in an age of complexity: the risk hasn't gone away Kumar Vaibhav,In2IT,POPIA Kumar Vaibhav, Lead Senior Solution Architect – Cyber Security, In2IT. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/06/Kumar-Vaibhav-26June2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/what-happens-when-a-sa-ciso-answers-the-call-from-dubai/O2rQGMAEgB6Md1ea 2026-09-16T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-16T10:16:11+02:00 What happens when a SA CISO answers the call from Dubai? Richard Ford,Integrity360,CSIR,WEF Richard Ford, group CTO, Integrity360. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/04/Richard-Ford-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-opens-fibre-backbone-tender/KjlyrvwBxmGqk6am 2026-09-16T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-16T09:06:26+02:00 Kenya opens fibre backbone tender ICTA,Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration project,KDEAP,national fibre backbone,cross-border connectivity John Tanui, principal secretary in the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/09/John-Tanui.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-telecom-duopoly-proves-unbreakable/xA9POvNE2mmqo4J8 2026-09-16T09:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-16T08:45:30+02:00 Zambia telecom duopoly proves unbreakable ZICTA,Beeline Telecoms,Zedmobile,Zambia telecom market,licence cancellation On Tuesday, the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority cancelled the licence held by Beeline Telecoms Limited, trading as ZedMobile. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/09/AFRICA-02Sept2025-4.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/16bn-safaricom-deal-now-unravelling/rxP3jMBE9NR7A2ye 2026-09-16T14:05:15+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-16T08:04:45+02:00 $1.6bn Safaricom deal now unravelling Vodacom Group,Safaricom,Kenya High Court,Court of Appeal,Safaricom stake sale Vodacom says it will lodge an appeal against yesterday's decision with the Court of Appeal and will also apply for a stay pending the determination of the appeal. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/02/Vodacom-HQ-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-widens-satellite-communications-reach/wbrpOMg2JGJ7DLZn 2026-09-15T13:05:13+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-15T12:09:09+02:00 Nigeria widens satellite communications reach infrastructure,NIGCOMSAT,Connectivity,digital inclusion,Nigeria The satellite, built on Thales Alenia Space's Spacebus B2 platform, has an expected in-orbit service life of more than 15 years. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Thales-Alenia-Space.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africa-does-not-have-an-electricity-problem-it-has-a-reliability-problem/DZQ587V8BAVqzXy2 2026-09-15T13:05:12+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-15T12:02:26+02:00 Africa does not have an electricity problem - it has a reliability problem Walid Sheta,Schneider Electric,KenGen’s Masinga hydro plant,IMF,Ikeja Electric Walid Sheta, President, Middle East and Africa, Schneider Electric. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Walid-Sheta-LR-002.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/interoperability-not-apps-wins-africa/RgeVDqPRx4z7KJN3 2026-09-16T14:05:14+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-15T11:51:21+02:00 Interoperability, not apps, wins Africa pawaPay,payments,mobile-money,super app,e-commerce Jamie Steell, COO of pawaPay (Image source: supplied). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Jamie-Steell.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerias-mvno-market-gains-momentum/nWJad7bN3xG7bjO1 2026-09-15T12:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-15T11:29:13+02:00 Nigeria's MVNO market gains momentum Lebara Nigeria,Lebara Group,MVNO,mobile virtual network operator,Airtel Nigeria Lebara enters Nigeria’s mobile market. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Lebara-02March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/sadc-bloc-rethinks-telecoms-regulation/PmxVEMKEYk1vQY85 2026-09-15T12:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-15T11:14:23+02:00 SADC bloc rethinks telecoms regulation CRASA,Communications Regulators' Association of Southern Africa,SADC,MACRA,Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority Mayamiko Nkoloma, director-general of MACRA, spoke at the official opening. of the event. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Malawi-Macra-directorgen-15Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-backs-youth-green-innovators/mQwkoq6Yy1zM3r9A 2026-09-15T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-15T10:56:05+02:00 MTN backs youth green innovators MTN Zambia,National Technology Business Centre,NTBC,Pachipanda Innovation Challenge,green economy Pamela Pio, MTN Zambia general manager: corporate services and company secretary. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/06/RERSIZED-Pamela-Pio.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-cameroon-secures-airport-connectivity-deal/G98Yd7LGnROvX2PD 2026-09-14T13:05:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-14T12:31:20+02:00 MTN Cameroon secures airport connectivity deal MTN Cameroon; Groupement ITGSTORE; Cameroon; PATNUC; WLAN; SD-WAN; airport connectivity; digital transformation; Camtel; Cameroon Telecommunications; World Bank; airport infrastructure; Wi-Fi; telecommunications; Yaoundé; Douala; Garoua; Maroua; Ngaoundér MTN Cameroon secures deal for airports connectivity upgrade. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Cameroon-airport.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/meta-expands-ai-training-across-kenya/GxwQD71Dyd4vlPVo 2026-09-14T13:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-14T12:07:26+02:00 Meta expands AI training across Kenya Meta,This Is Digital,AI Academy Kenya,Artificial Intelligence,AI skills The Meta academy will offer free AI training and equity-free funding opportunities. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/06/Meta-mobile-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-prepares-ai-defences-for-elections/nWJadvbN3kkvbjO1 2026-09-14T12:05:17+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-14T11:22:09+02:00 Nigeria prepares AI defences for elections Nigeria; INEC; 2027 elections; artificial intelligence; AI; cybersecurity; Google; Microsoft; electoral technology; AI misinformation; disinformation; responsible AI; digital literacy; election security; Lawrence Bayode; Joash Amupitan Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, chairman of the electoral body, led a delegation to the just-concluded Global Conference on Responsible AI and Elections in Ottawa, Canada. (Image source: INEC) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Nigeria-elections.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/us-loan-backs-africell-angola-expansion/KjlyrvwBxEKqk6am 2026-09-14T11:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-14T10:07:00+02:00 US loan backs Africell Angola expansion Africell,Export-Import Bank of the United States,infrastructure,Connectivity,cyberattacks US equipment will help Angola diversify technology sources, strengthen digital resilience and protect against cyberattacks. (Image: Africell) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Africell-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/spiro-yadea-target-africas-ev-boom/xA9POvNE2Rpqo4J8 2026-09-14T10:05:16+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-14T09:30:38+02:00 Spiro, Yadea target Africa’s EV boom Spiro,Yadea,electric vehicles,EVs,Electric mobility Anant Badjatya, CEO of Spiro and Wang Jiazhong, senior vice president of Yadea Technology Group, signing the partnership, Dubai. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Yadea-Spiro.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/how-judgment-and-influence-is-the-new-gold/4r1ly7R9eRkvpmda 2026-09-14T08:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-14T07:02:39+02:00 How judgment and influence is the new gold Nicole Ramos Dodd,REDi Recruitment Nicole Ramos Dodd, Tech and Digital Partner, REDi Recruitment. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Nicole-Ramos-Dodd-2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/from-connected-industries-to-competitive-advantage/WnpNgM21yeZ7VrGd 2026-09-14T08:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-14T06:55:16+02:00 From connected industries to competitive advantage Hasnain Motlekar,BCX,AI,Cloud,cybersecurity Hasnain Motlekar, CEO at BCX. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Hasnain-Motlekar-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/senegal-boosts-public-sector-digital-skills/RgeVDqPRxnp7KJN3 2026-09-11T13:05:18+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-11T12:26:10+02:00 Senegal boosts public sector digital skills digital skills,AI,data,cybersecurity,MasterCard Foundation The initiative is led by the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Public Service Reform, with technical support from Cheikh Hamidou Kane Digital University (Image: ICT ministry). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Senegal-National-Digital-Training-11Sept2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lagos-gains-new-data-centre/lLn14MmQ8rpMJ6Aa 2026-09-11T12:05:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-11T11:30:06+02:00 Lagos gains new data centre Digital Parks Africa,Cloud,digitisation,data centres,Digital Economy DPA has engaged Uptime Institute for a Tier IV Certification of Constructed Facility assessment (Image: supplied). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Master-Power-Digital-Parks-11Sept2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cameroon-expands-digital-cocoa-traceability/O2rQGqAEgyGqd1ea 2026-09-11T12:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-11T11:12:12+02:00 Cameroon expands digital cocoa traceability Cameroon,COOKO,regulator,traceability,Cocoa Cameroon’s cocoa sector is moving toward greater traceability and sustainability as the regulator National Cocoa and Coffee Board and agritech firm COOKO signed a new partnership aimed at promoting responsible cocoa production and digital traceability. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-COOKO-NCCB-partner-11Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/information-is-everywhere-financial-know-how-is-not/xA9PO7NE2ypvo4J8 2026-09-11T11:05:24+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-11T10:58:07+02:00 Information is everywhere. Financial know-how is not Vuyokazi Mabude,Old Mutual Vuyokazi Mabude, Old Mutual Head of Brand. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/Vuyokazi-Mabude-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/when-the-hype-around-genai-settles-where-will-the-value-begin/JN1gP7OAXnAqjL6m 2026-09-11T11:05:22+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-11T10:56:12+02:00 When the hype around GenAI settles, where will the value begin? Sarthak Rohal,In2IT Technologies Sarthak Rohal, Senior Vice President at In2IT Technologies. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/02/Sarthak-Rohal-24Feb2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/anthropic-flags-kenya-ai-influence-operation/kLgB1MezZe6q59N4 2026-09-11T11:05:21+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-11T10:22:51+02:00 Anthropic flags Kenya AI influence operation Kenya,Anthropic,Claude AI,Artificial Intelligence,AI Kenya named in Anthropic AI misuse report ahead of 2027 election. (Image created using GenAI via ChatGPT) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/digital-leaders-shaping-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-warns-of-mikrotik-vulnerabilities/o1Jr5qxPod3qKdWL 2026-09-11T11:05:19+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-11T10:01:44+02:00 Malawi warns of MikroTik vulnerabilities Malawi,Latvia,Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority,MikroTik,Computer Emergency Response Team Mayamiko Nkoloma, director general of Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Mayamiko-Nkoloma-09Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-strengthens-mobile-device-oversight/4r1lyMR9eNk7pmda 2026-09-11T10:05:14+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-11T09:35:46+02:00 Nigeria strengthens mobile device oversight Nigeria,Edoyemi Ogoh,Device Management System,subscriber identity module,International Mobile Equipment Identity Nigeria strengthens legislation for mobile devices. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/05/African-American-girls-mobile-phones-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/east-africa-needs-unified-digital-market/8OKdWqDXLAGqbznQ 2026-09-11T10:05:13+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-11T09:19:07+02:00 East Africa needs unified digital market National ICT Broadband Backbone,data centres,cloud infrastructure,Artificial Intelligence,AI In an interview with ITWeb Africa’s Nixon Kanali, Aashiq Shariff, managing director at Fast Fibre, said Africa’s digital economy is expanding beyond its traditional commercial hubs. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-itw-africa-11Sept2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/tnm-expands-malawi-data-infrastructure/mYZRXM9gbA6vOgA8 2026-09-11T10:05:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-09-11T08:55:17+02:00 TNM expands Malawi data infrastructure Telekom Networks Malawi,OpenConnect Limited,Malawi data centre,Tier 3 Data Centre,data centre infrastructure TNM's chief executive officer Michel Hebert handing over the data centre. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/09/AFRICA-Michel-Herbert-11Sept2026.jpg