https://itweb.africa/article/peach-payments-rolls-out-apple-pay-in-mauritius/Olx4z7kaYBeq56km 2026-05-20T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-20T12:58:45+02:00 Peach Payments rolls out Apple Pay in Mauritius Peach Payments,Apple Pay,Merchants,online payments,digitisation Apple Pay will enable secure and private way to pay through contactless transactions. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/168000807-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-gets-ai-ready-lagos-data-centre/rxP3jMBEVGX7A2ye 2026-05-20T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-20T12:32:29+02:00 Nigeria gets AI-ready Lagos data centre Kasi Cloud Datacentres,Lagos,data centres,West Africa,AI Kasi Cloud Datacentres has launched West Africa's hyperscale-ready, AI-capable facility in Lagos. (Image: AI generated) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/RESIZED-Kasi-Gemini-Generated-20May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/us-backs-west-africa-telecoms-expansion-project/LPwQ57lbnVeqNgkj 2026-05-20T12:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-20T11:42:04+02:00 US backs West Africa telecoms expansion project infrastructure,Telecoms,Connectivity,Internet,base stations The US Trade and Development Agency is funding 1,500 mobile base stations to boost internet access in West Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-US-agency-20May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/afc-commits-100m-to-african-tech-funds/DZQ587V8EBRqzXy2 2026-05-20T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-20T11:18:38+02:00 AFC commits $100m to African tech funds Africa Finance Corporation,funding,startups,innovation,digitisation AFC executives and partners joined Samaila Zubairu, president and CEO of AFC, at the announcement of the $100 million technology fund initiative. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Africa-Finance-Corporation-20May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/south-sudan-fsd-kenya-eye-regional-payments-system/KWEBb7yLEe5vmRjO 2026-05-20T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-20T10:37:17+02:00 South Sudan, FSD Kenya eye regional payments system South Sudan,Johnny Ohisa Damian,East African Community Financial Sector Deepening,Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u,Kenya Johnny Ohisa Damian, governor of the Bank of South Sudan and Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u, special advisor to FSD Kenya, are leading the discussions. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-SouthSudan-Kenya-digital-payments-20May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/eu-ilo-back-zambia-digital-skills-drive/mQwkoq6YbyNM3r9A 2026-05-20T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-20T10:05:07+02:00 EU, ILO back Zambia digital skills drive Zambia,ICT,Brilliant Habeenzu,European Union,International Labour Organisation The European Union and International Labour Organisation have partnered to strengthen digital skills and boost labour systems in Zambia. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-European-Union-Labour-Org-Zambia-20May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ats-network-management-solarwinds-to-present-ai-driven-journey-to-observability-at-events-in-kenya/wbrpOqg2lRaMDLZn 2026-05-20T08:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-20T08:32:00+02:00 ATS Network Management, SolarWinds to present AI-driven journey to observability at events in Kenya SW1,ATS Network Management,SolarWinds,Kenya,GITEX Kenya ATS Network Management, SolarWinds to present AI-driven journey to observability at events in Kenya. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/05/ATS-Network-Management-19May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/how-ai-young-tech-talent-are-rewriting-small-business-playbook/lwrKxq3YE1e7mg1o 2026-05-19T14:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-19T13:34:52+02:00 How AI, young tech talent are rewriting small business playbook Nyari Samushonga,WeThinkCode Nyari Samushonga, CEO WeThinkCode_. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/11/Nyari-Samushonga-14Nov2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/aisca-launches-to-close-africas-ai-compute-gap/RgeVDMPRzkWvKJN3 2026-05-19T14:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-19T13:34:11+02:00 AISCA launches to close Africa’s AI compute gap AISCA Foundation,Cassava Technologies,AI,innovation,skills Cassava Tech representatives at the AI Skills and Compute Africa Foundation launch in Kigali. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-AI-Skills-Compute-Africa-19May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-infrastructure-is-the-hurdle-for-sa-ai-bots-to-overcome/j5alrvQAWryvpYQk 2026-05-19T14:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-19T13:33:42+02:00 Why infrastructure is the hurdle for SA AI bots to overcome 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/it-is-not-the-cyber-breach-that-costs-you-but-what-happens-next/nWJadvbN9DnvbjO1 2026-05-19T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-19T13:32:06+02:00 It is not the cyber breach that costs you, but what happens next Andy Robb,Duxbury Networking Andy Robb, Technical Officer at Duxbury Networking. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/Andy-Robb-19May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/identyio-targets-billion-biometric-scans-in-nigeria/xA9POvNEoNnqo4J8 2026-05-19T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-19T12:16:51+02:00 Identy.io targets billion biometric scans in Nigeria Business,Security,biometrics,cybersecurity,Identy.io Identy.io targets Africa’s digital identity gap with mobile biometrics. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/262890268.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/tiktok-pulls-820000-kenyan-videos/P3gQ2MGApozvnRD1 2026-05-19T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-19T11:57:02+02:00 TikTok pulls 820,000 Kenyan videos Social Media,TikTok,Kenya,community guidelines,online protection Beyond video removals, TikTok also banned 108,752 accounts in Kenya for policy violations. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/01/TikTok-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/interpol-arrests-201-in-mena-cybercrime-sweep/xnklOqz1m4RM4Ymz 2026-05-19T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-19T11:41:48+02:00 INTERPOL arrests 201 in MENA cybercrime sweep INTERPOL,Kaspersky,phishing,online scams,Malware Smartphone devices and banking cards were seized during Operation Ramz across the MENA region (Image source: INTERPOL). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Interpol-operation-arrests-19May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/distributed-exchange-boosts-drc-connectivity/4r1ly7R9GkLvpmda 2026-05-19T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-19T11:20:23+02:00 Distributed exchange boosts DRC connectivity Internet,Broadband,Telecoms,Wireless,Business DE-CIX CEO, Ivo Ivanov. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Ivo-Ivanov-19May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenyan-court-stalls-safaricom-vodacom-deal/Pero3MZ3Q1EqQb6m 2026-05-19T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-19T09:47:21+02:00 Kenyan court stalls Safaricom-Vodacom deal Kenya,Safaricom,Vodacom,Vodafone,Francis Gikonyo During the 11 May investor briefing, Shameel Joosub, CEO of Vodacom Group, informed investors that once the judicial pause was lifted, the telco was ready to close the multibillion-shilling transaction promptly. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/05/Shameel-Joosub-1-May-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/airtel-malawi-eyes-satellite-connectivity/KzQenMjypPK7Zd2r 2026-05-18T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-18T12:56:20+02:00 Airtel Malawi eyes satellite connectivity Airtel Malawi,satellite technology,Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority,Kayisi Sadala,Telecoms fs BIG satellite dish Airtel Malawi bets on satellite technology to end network gaps. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2017/10/resized/-fs-BIG-satellite-dish.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/safaricom-secures-landmark-25-year-licence/VgZeyqJlRgo7djX9 2026-05-18T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-18T12:39:54+02:00 Safaricom secures landmark 25-year licence Safricom,Kenya,Communications Authority,Adil Khawaja,Airtel Kenya Adil Khawaja, Safaricom board chairman. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Safaricom-chairman-18May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/spiro-expands-african-ev-footprint/KA3Ww7dzLLNqrydZ 2026-05-18T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-18T12:27:31+02:00 Spiro expands African EV footprint Business,e-Mobility,EV,infrastructure,Spiro Kaushik Burman, the CEO of Spiro. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Kaushik-Burman-18May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mauritius-emerges-as-an-african-payments-hub/xA9POvNEoo9qo4J8 2026-05-18T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-18T11:16:21+02:00 Mauritius emerges as an African payments hub Peach Payments,Digital payments,Merchants,SMEs,Cross-border payments Sandeep Chagger, Group COO of Peach Payments. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Sandeep-Chagger-14May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/atlantic-convergence-2026-to-explore-infrastructure-powering-ai/KBpdgvpmxx17LEew 2026-05-18T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-18T11:02:00+02:00 Atlantic Convergence 2026 to explore infrastructure powering AI Atlantic Convergence,DE-CIX,Ivo Ivanov,Ana Figueiredo,Altice Atlantic Convergence 2026 to explore infrastructure powering AI. (Image: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/Artificial-Intelligence-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-praises-mutatis-digital-transformation-drive/mYZRX79gddOqOgA8 2026-05-18T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-18T10:02:05+02:00 Zambia praises Mutati’s digital transformation drive Zambia,Felix Mutati,Airtel,MTN,Zamtel Felix Mutati, Zambia's outgoing minister of technology and science. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Felix-Mutati-21Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/african-telcos-speed-up-5g-ai-transformation/RgeVDqPRzzJ7KJN3 2026-05-18T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-18T08:55:16+02:00 African telcos speed up 5G, AI transformation Ericson,Africa,Alain Maupin,API,Zimbabwe Alain Maupin, vice president and head of customer unit for East and North Africa at Ericsson. (Pic: GSMA) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Alain-Maupin-18May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/next-generation-financial-consolidations-from-alnet-technologies-and-sage-intacct/WnpNgM21NNP7VrGd 2026-05-18T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-18T08:34:00+02:00 Next-generation financial consolidations from ALNET Technologies and Sage Intacct Sage Intacct,ALNET Technologies,Gary Govender Gary Govender, Head of Business Development, ALNET Technologies. (Image: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/10/Gary-Govender-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/starlink-gets-uganda-operating-license/xA9PO7NEox9vo4J8 2026-05-18T09:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-18T08:11:51+02:00 Starlink gets Uganda operating license Zimbabwe,Broadband,Telecoms,Mobile Business,StarLink The Uganda Communications Commission and Starlink signed a memorandum of understanding and operating licence agreement on Friday. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Starlink-Uganda-18May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ge-vernova-opens-casablanca-energy-hub/mYZRXM9gd3OvOgA8 2026-05-15T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-15T12:38:19+02:00 GE Vernova opens Casablanca energy hub GE Vernova,energy,digital services,electricity,skills The new facility builds on GE Vernova’s work with customers across Africa to support more reliable and efficient electricity systems (Image source: GE Vernova website). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Ge-Vernova-15May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africell-deploys-ai-to-supercharge-drc-network/nWJadMbN9Q3MbjO1 2026-05-15T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-15T11:37:05+02:00 Africell deploys AI to supercharge DRC network Africell,DRC,Congo,Vodacom,Orange ITWeb Africa interviewed Kory Webster, the CEO of Africell DRC, yesterday. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Kory-Webster-15May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ghana-reviews-dtt-pricing-model/wbrpO7g2l11vDLZn 2026-05-15T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-15T11:27:44+02:00 Ghana reviews DTT pricing model ITU,digital terrestrial television,digitisation,Financials,infrastructure Samuel Nartey George, ICT minister, addressing stakeholders about developing a sustainable price strategy for channel carriage on the country's Digital Terrestrial Television. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Ghana-DTT-pricing-15May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lagos-plans-new-cybersecurity-centre/GxwQD71DOYjvlPVo 2026-05-15T11:05:14+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-15T10:52:04+02:00 Lagos plans new cybersecurity centre Security,ICT and Governance,cybersecurity,Data Management,Tunbosun Alake Olatunbosun Alake, Lagos State commissioner for innovation, science, and technology. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/11/Olatunbosun-Alake-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/when-prevention-fails-recovery-leads-cyber-defense/lwrKxq3YERW7mg1o 2026-05-15T11:05:12+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-15T10:44:44+02:00 When prevention fails, recovery leads cyber defense Mohammed Pochee,Vox Mohammed Pochee, Cybersecurity Product Manager at Vox. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/Mohammed-Pochee-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/corporate-ai-built-on-legacy-systems-ripe-for-attack/j5alrvQAWpbvpYQk 2026-05-15T11:05:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-15T10:41:55+02:00 Corporate AI built on legacy systems ripe for attack Integrity360,Richard Ford Richard Ford, group CTO, Integrity360. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/04/Richard-Ford-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/huawei-launches-namibia-digital-skills-drive/mQwkoM6YbmR73r9A 2026-05-15T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-15T10:04:59+02:00 Huawei launches Namibia digital skills drive Namibia,Emma Theofelus,Women in Tech and the 2026 National Talent Cultivation Project,Huawei,The Women in Tech Namibia’s minister of information and communication technology, Emma Theofelus. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Emma-Theofelus-15May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-approves-13m-for-digital-sector-overhaul/rxP3jMBEV3K7A2ye 2026-05-15T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-15T09:37:38+02:00 Zambia approves $13m for digital sector overhaul Zambia,Felix Mutati,Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority,Digital transformation,Airtel Felix Mutati, Zambia’s ICT minister. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Felix-Mutati-30Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/juiceme-acquires-ajiraworks-to-boost-african-hr-tech/rxP3jqBEVzKMA2ye 2026-05-14T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-14T10:46:20+02:00 JuiceMe acquires Ajiraworks to boost African HR tech JuiceMe,Ajiraworks,HR tech,infrastructure,Compliance As part of the transaction, Ajiraworks founder Catherine Ochako joins JuiceMe as a board member, shareholder, and global director of employer of record services. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Catherine-Ochako-14May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-rwanda-deepen-digital-economy-ties/raYAyqorXJYMJ38N 2026-05-14T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-14T10:20:08+02:00 Kenya, Rwanda deepen digital economy ties Kenya,William Gitau,Rwanda,Paula Ingabire,Africa Forward Summit Kenya's cabinet secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo, met with Rwanda's minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, to discuss how the two nations can boost their digital cooperation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-KenyaRwanda-14May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/rwanda-strengthens-african-fintech-hub-role/kYbe9MXba5bvAWpG 2026-05-14T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-14T10:05:00+02:00 Rwanda strengthens African fintech hub role Rwanda,Esther Kunda,Central Bank of Rwanda,Armand Muganga,Nick Barigye Nick Barigye, deputy governor of the Central Bank of Rwanda, during the opening of the 2nd Edition of the Regulatory Sandbox Demo Day. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Nick-Barigye-14May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-deploys-border-drones-to-curb-smuggling/Pero3qZ3QRnvQb6m 2026-05-14T09:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-14T08:40:00+02:00 Malawi deploys border drones to curb smuggling Malawi Revenue Authority.,Drones,World Bank,Malawi University of Science and Technology,Civil Aviation Authority fs drone quadcopter 2018 Malawi uses drones to reduce corruption at border posts. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2018/05/resized/-fs-drone-quadcopter-2018.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/softing-it-networks-extends-cable-master-series-of-ethernet-cable-testers-to-include-cable-master-poe/DZQ58vV8E5YMzXy2 2026-05-14T09:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-14T08:32:00+02:00 Softing IT Networks extends Cable Master Series of ethernet cable testers to include Cable Master PoE Softing IT Networks,Cable Master Series,ethernet cable testers,Cable Master PoE,Cable Master FO fibre-optic power meter Softing IT Networks extends Cable Master Series of ethernet cable testers to include Cable Master PoE. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/05/ICL-14May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-orders-x-to-open-local-office-in-90-days/wbrpO7g2l38vDLZn 2026-05-14T09:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-14T08:21:53+02:00 Kenya orders X to open local office in 90 days Kenya,William Kabogo,X,tik tok,Facebook Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy William Kabogo confirmed the directive this week. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-William-Kabogo-14May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/sovereign-ai-data-centres-to-launch-in-africa/6GxRKMYQbYmMb3Wj 2026-05-13T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-13T13:01:44+02:00 Sovereign AI data centres to launch in Africa Foxconn,Amini,AI,Digital sovereignty,data centres Kate Kallot, founder and CEO of Amini speaking at Africa Forward in the presence of presidents Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto (Image source: supplied). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Future-Makers-Panel-13May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/liquid-expands-service-portfolio-in-botswana/KzQenqjypOmMZd2r 2026-05-13T13:05:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-13T12:18:38+02:00 Liquid expands service portfolio in Botswana Liquid Botswana,Secure360,Cybersecurity Botswana,Cloud Services Africa,Vision 2036 Liquid Intelligent Technologies revitalises access to cloud and cyber security services in support of improved national digital resilience. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/RESIZED-Liquid-Intelligent-Botswana-13May2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/first-ladies-commit-to-protecting-children-online/j5alr7QAWje7pYQk 2026-05-13T12:05:22+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-13T11:36:49+02:00 First Ladies commit to protecting children online ICT and Governance,Telecoms,Kenya,First Lady Rachel Ruto,Africa Forward Summit Rachel Ruto, Kenya's First Lady, presided over the event at State House in Nairobi. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Rachel-Ruto-13May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/orange-supports-europe-africa-subsea-cable-project/KWEBb7yLEOKvmRjO 2026-05-13T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-13T10:55:15+02:00 Orange supports Europe-Africa subsea cable project Orange Telecom,Canalink,GUILAB,International Mauritania Telecom,Orange Group Orange Group unveils major subsea cable project. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Orange-Telecom-13May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-chair-backs-digital-infrastructure-growth/rxP3jqBEVDGMA2ye 2026-05-13T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-13T10:14:49+02:00 MTN chair backs digital infrastructure growth MTN,Ambitious 2025,MTN Ghana,MTN Uganda,Fintech MTN chairman Mcebisi Jonas. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/05/Mcebisi-Jonas.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-enacts-new-law-to-formalise-tech-zones/8OKdWqDXlp6qbznQ 2026-05-13T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-13T08:48:16+02:00 Kenya enacts new law to formalise tech zones Kenya,Technopolies Act,William Ruto,Konza Technopolis,smart city President William Ruto signs the Income Tax Bill, Special Economic Zones Amendment Bill and Technopolis Bill at State House, Nairobi. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-President-Ruto-13May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/4000-african-youth-set-to-master-stem-ai-skills/dgp45vaBgpx7X9l8 2026-05-12T13:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-12T12:41:46+02:00 4,000 African youth set to master STEM, AI skills skills,Artificial Intelligence,innovation,digitisation,STEM The launch comes as Africa's youth population grows while access to digital skills remains limited. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-JA-Africa-ExxonMobil-12May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-agentic-era-where-autonomous-intelligence-are-redefining-business/VgZeyqJlRxl7djX9 2026-05-12T13:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-12T12:26:09+02:00 The Agentic era, where autonomous Intelligence are redefining business Vinoliah Martin Vinoliah Martin - Technology Executive, Board Member, PhD researcher. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/12/Vinoliah-Martin-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/turning-digital-barriers-into-growth-opportunities-for-zambian-smes/GxwQD71DOWZvlPVo 2026-05-12T13:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-12T12:24:42+02:00 Turning digital barriers into growth opportunities for Zambian SMEs Bernadette Mofya,Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia Bernadette Mofya, Chief Business Officer, Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/Bernadette-Mofya-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-telco-innovation-doesnt-require-rip-and-replace/Pero37Z3QjgMQb6m 2026-05-12T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-12T12:23:53+02:00 Why telco innovation doesn't require rip-and-replace 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/mastercard-letshego-launch-debit-card-in-mozambique/WnxpEv4Y6jN7V8XL 2026-05-12T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-12T11:40:58+02:00 MasterCard, Letshego launch debit card in Mozambique MasterCard,financial inclusion,Digital payments,Digital Economy,innovation Gabriel Swanepoel, division president for Africa at MasterCard, https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Gabriel-Swanepoel-12May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vodafone-egypt-drives-vodacom-revenue-growth/P3gQ2MGApOnvnRD1 2026-05-12T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-12T11:25:43+02:00 Vodafone Egypt drives Vodacom revenue growth Vodacom,M-Pesa,mobile-money,Fintech,Safaricom Vodafone Egypt's growth highlights Vodacom's stability in telecommunications. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/02/Vodacom-HQ-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/avert-it-distribution-strengthens-norton-cyber-safety-offering/lwrKxq3YE9p7mg1o 2026-05-12T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-12T10:42:34+02:00 Avert IT Distribution strengthens Norton cyber safety offering Avert IT Distribution,Norton,Africa,cybersecurity,Cloud Avert IT Distribution Strengthens Norton Cyber safety offering for African resellers. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Avert-PR-12May2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mauritius-unveils-platform-to-monitor-internet-quality/GxwQDM1DOJZ7lPVo 2026-05-12T11:05:14+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-12T10:08:16+02:00 Mauritius unveils platform to monitor internet quality Mauritius,Avinash Ramtohul,Information and Communication Technologies Authority,innovation,KaliteNet platform Avinash Ramtohul, minister of information technology, communication and innovation, described the initiative as a major milestone in Mauritius’ digital transformation journey. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Avinash-Ramtohul-12May2026-2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lesotho-undp-solidify-tech-alliance/rW1xL75naWAMRk6m 2026-05-11T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-11T12:46:59+02:00 Lesotho, UNDP solidify tech alliance UNDP,Artificial Intelligence,Digital transformation,innovation,startups Lesotho's ICT minister, Nthati Moorosi and Aissata De, deputy regional director for the Regional Bureau for Africa at the UNDP. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Lesotho-UnitedNations-11May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/hong-kong-targets-african-firms-as-gateway-to-asia/LPwQ5MlbnAmvNgkj 2026-05-11T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-11T12:24:41+02:00 Hong Kong targets African firms as gateway to Asia Fintech,Hong Kong,InvestHK,Rwanda,South Africa Loretta Lee, associate director-general of investment promotion at Invest Hong Kong. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Loretta-Lee-11May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-secures-digital-deal-with-france/DZQ58vV8EZmMzXy2 2026-05-11T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-11T11:27:06+02:00 Kenya secures digital deal with France Kenya,John Tanui,Africa Forward Summit,Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and William Ruto of Kenya,Kenya Digital Transformation and Connectivity Enhancement Project Kenya seals landmark digital economy financing deal with France https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Kenya-France-11May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/factorial-kepsa-partner-to-digitise-kenyan-smes/lwrKxq3YEX97mg1o 2026-05-11T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-11T10:48:45+02:00 Factorial, KEPSA partner to digitise Kenyan SMEs Factorial,Kenya Private Sector Alliance,Google,Microsoft,AI Nicholas Kihara, head of HR, KWAL, Annette Kimitei, MD Senaca EA and chair of KEPSA security sector board, and Francesc Rul·lan, director of expansion strategy and partnerships, Factorial HR during the KEPSA Members Breakfast in Nairobi (Image supplied). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Kenya-Private-Sector-partners-Factorial-11May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vodacoms-bold-investment-set-to-boost-connectivity/KjlyrvwBOVEqk6am 2026-05-11T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-11T10:31:33+02:00 Vodacom’s bold investment set to boost connectivity Vodacom,M-Pesa,mobile-money,Fintech,Safaricom Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/05/RESIZED-Shameel-Joosub-19ay2025-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/telecoms-should-be-recognised-as-key-industry/Kjlyr7wBO4Evk6am 2026-05-08T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-08T13:23:46+02:00 Telecoms should be recognised as key industry GSMA Africa,Airtel Africa,digital inclusion,smartphone,Connectivity Daddy Makadi is Airtel Africa's chief regulatory officer and the chair of the GSMA Africa Policy Group. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/RESIZED-image06-08May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africas-data-is-worth-400bn-were-giving-it-away/xA9PO7NEoQGvo4J8 2026-05-08T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-08T13:12:08+02:00 Africa's data is worth $400bn. We're giving it away Sam Tayengwa,Mettus Sam Tayengwa, Group Executive: Global Markets, Mettus. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/Sam-Tayengwa-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cameroonian-tech-firm-wins-1-million-ai-prize/JN1gP7OAe3yqjL6m 2026-05-08T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-08T12:49:26+02:00 Cameroonian tech firm wins $1 million AI prize Milken Institute,Motsepe Foundation,Artificial Intelligence,Cameroon,Tanzania Milken Institute and Motsepe Foundation winners of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Artificial Intelligence and Manufacturing. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Milken-Institute-Motsepe-Foundation-08May2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mastercard-partners-bmoni-for-digital-payments/kLgB1MezVkGq59N4 2026-05-08T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-08T12:27:26+02:00 MasterCard partners BMONI for digital payments MasterCard,BMONI,virtual card,Digital payments,e-commerce MasterCard and BMONI card. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-BMONI-Mastercard-08May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/safaricom-boosts-ethiopia-funding-to-265-billion/6GxRKqYQbVDqb3Wj 2026-05-08T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-08T11:59:38+02:00 Safaricom boosts Ethiopia funding to $2.65 billion Safaricom,Telecoms,Ethiopia .Financials,Kenya,Adil Khawaja Safaricom Group CFO, Dilip Pal. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Dilip-Pal-08May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/botswana-taps-huawei-for-ai-rural-connectivity/GxwQDq1DOk9MlPVo 2026-05-08T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-08T11:36:44+02:00 Botswana taps Huawei for AI, rural connectivity Botswana,Shawn Ntlhaile,Huawei,The Village Connectivity Project,ICT Competition and Seeds for the Future Delegates attending Huawei ICT Congress 2026 held in Gaborone. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Huawei-tech-Botswana-08May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/court-bars-telcos-from-disrupting-nairtime/VgZeyqJlRw47djX9 2026-05-08T15:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-08T10:43:44+02:00 Court bars telcos from disrupting Nairtime Telecoms,Airtime Credit,Nairtime,MTN,Airtel CEO of Nairtime Nigeria and chief commercial officer of Optasia, Uchenna Agbo. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Uchenna-Agbo-08May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-outlines-digital-strategy-to-deliver-services/G98YdqLGXLgMX2PD 2026-05-07T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-07T13:06:44+02:00 Zambia outlines digital strategy to deliver services Smart Zambia,Connectivity,Internet,digitisation,Percy Chinyama SMART Zambia national coordinator, Percy Chinyama. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Percy-Chinyama-07May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-engages-south-korea-on-tech-development/wbrpOqg2l5gMDLZn 2026-05-07T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-07T12:58:41+02:00 Kenya engages South Korea on tech development Kenya,John Tanui,South Korea,Korea Green Growth,Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration project John Tanui, Kenya’s principal secretary for the State Department of ICT and Digital Economy, met South Korea’s vice minister for Interior and Safety, Kim Min-jae. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Kenya-Korea-07May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-probes-poor-service-quality-by-telcos/lwrKx73YEglqmg1o 2026-05-07T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-07T12:26:18+02:00 Nigeria probes poor service quality by telcos ICT and Governance,Telecoms,infrastructure,Connectivity,NCC Nigerian lawmakers call out regulator for telecom service failures. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/11/communications-tower-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lesotho-champions-tech-for-development/wbrpO7g2l5LvDLZn 2026-05-07T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-07T11:51:04+02:00 Lesotho champions tech for development United Nations,Artificial Intelligence,innovation,infrastructure,digital identity Nthati Moorosi, Lesotho’s ICT minister (Image source: Lesotho ICT ministry, Facebook). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Nthati-Moorosi-07May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/safaricom-service-revenue-soars-to-32bn/Pero37Z3QdxMQb6m 2026-05-07T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-07T11:23:16+02:00 Safaricom service revenue soars to $3.2bn Kenya,Safaricom Group,Peter Ndengwa,M-Pesa,Ethiopia Peter Ndegwa, Group CEO, Safaricom PLC. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Safaricom-CEO-2026-07May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cyber-governance-is-central-to-effective-enterprise-risk-management/O2rQGqAELNaqd1ea 2026-05-06T14:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-06T13:34:54+02:00 Cyber governance is central to effective enterprise risk management Ryan Boyes,Galix Ryan Boyes, Senior Security Administrator at Galix. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/10/Ryan-Boyes-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africas-digital-moment-is-here-but-trust-not-just-tech-will-determine-the-winners/WnxpE74Y6p6MV8XL 2026-05-06T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-06T13:32:46+02:00 Africa’s digital moment is here but trust, not just tech, will determine the winners Kennedy Chinganya,Interfile Kennedy Chinganya, CEO and Executive Vice President, Interfile. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/Kennedy-Chinganya-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cybervergent-expands-to-three-new-markets/Olx4zMkaYVjv56km 2026-05-07T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-06T13:04:24+02:00 Cybervergent expands to three new markets Security,AI,version 3,Cybervergent,South Africa Co-founder and chief scientist at Cybervergent, Ayomide I. Daniels. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Ayomide-I-Daniels-06May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/digify-africa-unveils-ai-native-skills-programme/xA9PO7NEodWvo4J8 2026-05-06T13:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-06T12:41:34+02:00 Digify Africa unveils AI-native skills programme Digify Africa,digital skills,AI,Digital Economy,AI literacy Qhakaza Mohare, COO at Digify Africa (Image source: Digify Africa, Facebook). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Qhakaza-Mohare-06May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/northwest-towers-partners-duxbury-to-expand-in-africa/rxP3jqBEVBOMA2ye 2026-05-06T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-06T12:23:46+02:00 Northwest Towers partners Duxbury to expand in Africa Duxbury Networking,Northwest Towers,infrastructure,Business,Teresa Huysamen Teresa Huysamen, business unit manager at Duxbury Networking. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/10/Teresa-Huysamen.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/hormuud-launches-smartphone-credit-scheme/WnpNgq21NmpMVrGd 2026-05-06T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-06T11:44:10+02:00 Hormuud launches smartphone credit scheme Hormuud Telecom,Get-Phone,World Bank,GSMA,smartphones Ahmed Yusuf, chairman of Hormuud Telecom (image source: Hormuud Telecom). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Ahmed-Yusuf-06May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/east-africa-validates-regional-ai-strategy/rW1xL75naYOMRk6m 2026-05-06T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-06T11:26:06+02:00 East Africa validates regional AI strategy Kenya,Muyambi Fortunate,East African Science and Technology Commission,African Union Continental AI Strategy,Burundi Fortunate Muyambi, deputy executive secretary of the East African Science and Technology Commission. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Muyambi-Fortunate-06May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/can-you-prove-where-your-government-data-is-stored-during-an-audit/mYZRXM9gdervOgA8 2026-05-06T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-06T11:04:00+02:00 Can you prove where your government data is stored during an audit? SigniFlow,government data,audit trails,e-signature platforms,Digital document platforms Can you prove where your government data is stored during an audit? https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/05/SigniFlow-06May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-appoints-new-executive-for-global-sourcing/LPwQ57lbnxgqNgkj 2026-05-05T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-05T13:36:45+02:00 MTN appoints new executive for global sourcing MTN Group,digital infrastructure,Fintech,Connectivity,Africa Andrew Savage, MTN Group’s newly appointed executive for global sourcing and supply chain. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Andrew-Savage-05May2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/telecel-zim-seeks-urgent-50m-capitalisation/lwrKxv3YEdbMmg1o 2026-05-05T15:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-05T12:57:06+02:00 Telecel Zim seeks urgent $50m capitalisation Telecel,Zimbabwe,Grant Thornton,Orascom,VimpelComm Highly indebted Telecel Zim seeks urgent $50m capitalisation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Telecel-Zim-05May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/egypt-speeds-up-digital-push-in-beni-suef/dgp45qaBgo5vX9l8 2026-05-05T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-05T12:14:16+02:00 Egypt speeds up digital push in Beni Suef digital inclusion,Digital transformation,skills,innovation,telemedicine Minister Rafaat Hendy engages with young people at an innovation hub in Beni Suef. (Image source: Egypt's ICT Ministry). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Egypt-expands-digital-05May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/burundi-lands-funding-for-4g-rural-expansion/kYbe9MXbak9vAWpG 2026-05-05T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-05T11:00:35+02:00 Burundi lands funding for 4G rural expansion Onatel,World Bank,Connectivity,digital divide,digital inclusion Bienvenu Irakoze, executive secretary of information and communication technologies and coordinator of PAFEN project, with Sixte Niyuhire, director general of Onatel. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Onatel-secures-05May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africa-fintech-revenues-to-hit-65-billion-by-2030/rW1xL75naZbMRk6m 2026-05-05T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-05T09:58:49+02:00 Africa fintech revenues to hit $65 billion by 2030 Beyond Payments: Unlocking Africa’s Second FinTech Wave,Boston Consulting Group,Kenya,Rwanda,fintechs Africa’s fintech revenues set to reach US$65bn by 2030 – BCG. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/10/fintech-financial-tech-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/diesel-costs-threaten-mtn-nigeria-margins/KPNG878N3jYq4mwD 2026-05-05T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-05T09:34:00+02:00 Diesel costs threaten MTN Nigeria margins Telecoms,infrastructure,Connectivity,data centres,base stations Karl Toriola, chief executive officer of MTN Nigeria. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/09/RESIZED-Karl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/best-payment-processing-options-for-small-businesses-in-sa/DZQ58vV8EG9MzXy2 2026-05-05T08:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-05T08:32:00+02:00 Best payment processing options for small businesses in SA payments,South Africa,electronic payments,EFT payments,Mobile payments Best payment processing options for small businesses in SA. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Zoyk-30Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/complimentary-webinar-will-address-emerging-risks-of-agentic-ai/Pero37Z3QGWMQb6m 2026-05-04T16:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-04T15:08:21+02:00 Complimentary webinar will address emerging risks of agentic AI Veeam,Data governance,data visibility,responsible AI,privacy Mark Govender, manager: Technical Sales, Africa, Veeam. (Image: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/04/Mark-Govender-04April2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ais-hardware-squeeze-is-increasingly-pushing-businesses-to-rent-storage-instead-of-owning-it/mQwkoM6YbgP73r9A 2026-05-04T13:05:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-04T12:54:14+02:00 AI’s hardware squeeze is increasingly pushing businesses to rent storage instead of owning it Hemant Harie,Data Management Professionals South Africa Hemant Harie, Group CTO at Data Management Professionals South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/05/Hemant-Harie-2025-NEW.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-case-for-treating-cybersecurity-as-a-corporate-sustainability-metric/5yONPvErDRE7XWrb 2026-05-04T13:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-04T12:53:08+02:00 The case for treating cybersecurity as a corporate sustainability metric Richard Ford,Integrity360 Richard Ford, group CTO, Integrity360. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/04/Richard-Ford-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/connectivity-is-no-longer-just-infrastructure-it-has-become-a-board-level-strategic-issue/xA9POvNEoRXqo4J8 2026-05-04T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-04T12:51:04+02:00 Connectivity is no longer just infrastructure, it has become a board-level strategic issue Willem van Zyl,Backspace Technologies Willem van Zyl, CTO at Backspace Technologies. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/Willem-van-Zyl-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/savanna-fibre-uganda-unveils-1-gbps-fixed-broadband/xnklOqz1mAzM4Ymz 2026-05-04T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-04T12:19:46+02:00 Savanna Fibre Uganda unveils 1 Gbps fixed broadband Savanna Fibre,Uganda Communications Commission,Broadband,Internet,digital inclusion From left to right: Humphrey Kobel, Group CTO, Savanna Wireless Division, Alex Wanyoike, CEO, Savanna Fibre Uganda; and Joash Omoke, Group CTO, Savanna Fibre FTTH Division. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Uganda-1Gbps-era-04May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/eswatini-sets-timeframe-for-taiwan-tech-park/kYbe97XbazaqAWpG 2026-05-04T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-04T12:00:11+02:00 Eswatini sets timeframe for Taiwan tech park eSwatini,Taiwan,Manqoba Khumalo,Taiwan President Lai Ching-te,Taiwan Industrial and Innovation Park President of the Republic of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te, visited the Royal Science and Technology Park at Nokwane, which is earmarked for the Taiwan Industrial and Innovation Park. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Taiwan-Eswatini-tech-park-04May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/african-regulators-move-toward-formal-virtual-asset-oversight/LPwQ57lbn4AqNgkj 2026-05-04T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-04T11:05:59+02:00 African regulators move toward formal virtual asset oversight Yellow Card,Lipaworld,Binance,Virtual asserts,digital assets Larry Cooke, Africa head of legal at Binance. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-Larry-Cooke-04May2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerian-start-ups-get-subsidised-sovereign-cloud-access/Pero3MZ3QXWqQb6m 2026-05-04T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-04T10:19:47+02:00 Nigerian start-ups get subsidised sovereign cloud access infrastructure,ICT and Governance,data centres,Cloud,iHatch programme Kashifu Abdullahi, director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Kashifu-Inuwa-Abdullahi-14Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-launches-ai-project-for-disability-inclusion/lwrKxv3YExwMmg1o 2026-05-04T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-04T10:00:55+02:00 Kenya launches AI project for disability inclusion Kenya,Artificial Intelligence,Kenya's Ministry of Information,Communications and The Digital Economy,Kenya Institute of Special Education Kenya launches AI for disability project to advance inclusive digital transformation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-AI-disability-project-04May2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/arete-global-distributors-enters-african-digital-communications-sector-through-strategic-partnership-with-us-comway-technology/4r1lyMR9GNY7pmda 2026-05-04T09:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-05-04T08:37:59+02:00 Arete Global Distributors enters African digital communications sector through strategic partnership with US COMWAY Technology US COMWAY Technology,fibre-optic infrastructure,Arete Global Distributors,Zach Yacumakis,COMWAY Technology COMWAY A33 full kit. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Areta-Global-04May2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerian-telcos-lobby-for-dig-once-policy/Kjlyr7wBObXvk6am 2026-04-30T13:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-30T12:40:06+02:00 Nigerian telcos lobby for Dig-Once policy Telecoms,infrastructure,regulation,Dig-Once Policy,Fibre optic Nigeria pushes Dig-Once policy to end fibre disruptions. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/10/fiber-optical-lights-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-sa-strengthen-innovation-ties/JN1gP7OAeyaqjL6m 2026-04-30T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-30T12:24:36+02:00 Zambia, SA strengthen innovation ties innovation,Artificial Intelligence,technology,digital infrastructure,Zambia Felix Mutati, Zambia’s ICT minister. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Felix-Mutati-30Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/east-africa-to-launch-joint-comms-satellite/rW1xL75naARMRk6m 2026-04-30T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-30T12:03:52+02:00 East Africa to launch joint comms satellite Kenya,William Gitau,Northern Corridor Regional Communication and Broadcasting Satellite Initiative,East African Community East African countries have taken a step forward towards establishing a joint regional satellite to curb dependence on external satellite systems. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-East-African-ministers-30Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-urges-fast-track-for-one-africa-network/mYZRXM9gdxXvOgA8 2026-04-30T12:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-30T11:46:37+02:00 Malawi urges fast-track for One Africa Network Malawi,Shadric Namalomba,Connected Africa Summit,President William Ruto,union Malawi minister of information and communications technology, Dr. Shadric Namalomba. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Malawi-ICT-Minister-30Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/egypt-intros-ai-powered-logistics-hub/RgeVDvPRzEYMKJN3 2026-04-30T12:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-30T11:16:28+02:00 Egypt intros AI-powered logistics hub Talabat Mart,AI,e-commerce,digitisation,mobile apps Government and Talabat Mart company representatives, with ICT minister, Raafat Hendy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Egypt-AI-powered-logistics-30Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/paratus-mozambique-powers-connectivity-at-2026-santa-maria-fishing-challenge/nWJadMbN9VWMbjO1 2026-04-30T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-30T11:06:00+02:00 Paratus Mozambique powers connectivity at 2026 Santa Maria Fishing Challenge Santa Maria Fishing Challenge,Paratus Mozambique,Santa Maria Community Centre,high-speed internet services,real-time updates Santa Maria-Paratus Mozambique. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Paratus-30Apr2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-nigeria-profit-jumps-165-on-data-demand/G98Yd7LGXznvX2PD 2026-04-30T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-30T10:52:09+02:00 MTN Nigeria profit jumps 165% on data demand MTN,MTN Nigeria,Ralph Mupita,Karl Toriola,Ambitious 2025 This performance reflects a resilient business model despite a complex operating environment, says Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/10/RESIZED-MTN-Nigeria-CEO-31Oct2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/how-google-workspace-gemini-help-put-the-human-touch-back-into-hospitality/KBpdgvpmxRP7LEew 2026-04-30T09:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-30T08:34:00+02:00 How Google Workspace, Gemini help put the human touch back into hospitality Google Workspace,Gemini,Wilhelm Dubber,Rand Data Systems,Digicloud Africa Helping hotels to have a human touch. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Google-2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/sap-unleashes-digital-potential-in-botswana/G98YdqLGXDnMX2PD 2026-04-29T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-29T13:09:46+02:00 SAP unleashes digital potential in Botswana SAP,digital skills,generative AI,Botswana,Ghana Nazia Pillay, managing director for Southern Africa at SAP. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Nazia-Pillay-29Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/unionpay-secures-casablanca-finance-city-status/dgp45vaBgxy7X9l8 2026-04-29T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-29T12:29:37+02:00 UnionPay secures Casablanca Finance City status UnionPay International,Casablanca Finance City,payments,Cards,infrastructure The Shanghai-based card payment giant will now benefit from CFC's specialised legal, fiscal, and regulatory framework. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/80041738-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/new-model-identifies-61-african-languages-for-ai/kLgB17ezVNZM59N4 2026-04-29T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-29T11:11:17+02:00 New model identifies 61 African languages for AI CommonLingua,GSMA,Pleias,African AI,Language Identification Pleias and GSMA Launch ‘CommonLingua’, an Open Source Language Identification Model supporting 61 African Languages. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/RESIZED-Image-29Apr2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mozambique-starts-national-roaming-pilot/LPwQ57lbnBjqNgkj 2026-04-29T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-29T10:52:01+02:00 Mozambique starts national roaming pilot Communications Regulatory Authority,Tmcel,Vodacom,Movitel,Connectivity Mozambique implements national roaming regulation to expand mobile access. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/235399974.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/santam-moves-core-insurance-platform-to-cloud/DZQ587V8E4ZqzXy2 2026-04-29T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-29T10:27:52+02:00 Santam moves core insurance platform to cloud Santam,Sam Nksoi Insurtech,Start ups,SME,Digital Economy South African short-term insurer says it has become the first-ever company on the continent to officially moved its core insurance platform, to the Cloud, making the business, the first in Africa to complete a full digital migration. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Santam-HQ-29Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africarena-summit-connects-innovators-investors/RgeVDqPRz147KJN3 2026-04-29T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-29T09:30:54+02:00 AfricArena Summit connects innovators, investors AfricArena Summit,Start ups,innovation,technology,Southern Africa The organisers say this year's summit adopts a sector-focused approach, reflecting Kenya's position as a continental leader in two of Africa's fastest-growing industries. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-TechReport-03Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-next-chapter-for-south-african-healthcare/KzQenvjyploqZd2r 2026-04-28T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-28T13:09:07+02:00 The next chapter for South African healthcare Dr Ali Hamdulay,Metropolitan Health Dr Ali Hamdulay, CEO at Metropolitan Health. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/Dr-Ali-Hamdulay-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-the-surge-in-mobile-money-is-a-test-for-sas-financial-resilience/mYZRXM9gdX4vOgA8 2026-04-28T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-28T13:08:04+02:00 Why the surge in mobile money is a test for SA’s financial resilience Doros Hadjizenonos,Fortinet Doros Hadjizenonos, Regional Director, Southern Africa, Fortinet. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/02/Doros-Hadjizenonos-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/eswatini-commissions-gebeni-satellite-gateway/wbrpOqg2l65MDLZn 2026-04-28T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-28T12:45:53+02:00 Eswatini commissions Gebeni satellite gateway eSwatini,Prince Sicalo Dlamini,StarLink,Connectivity,Broadband The country yesterday commissioned the Satellite Gateway, a Starlink initiative designed to enhance internet connectivity. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-King-Mswati-28Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/egyptian-start-ups-set-eyes-on-asia/RgeVDvPRzA4MKJN3 2026-04-28T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-28T12:20:08+02:00 Egyptian start-ups set eyes on Asia ITIDA,startups,AI,healthtech,cleantech Selected Egyptian start-ups at the SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Egypt-Asian-markets-28Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-pledges-full-connectivity-at-health-facilities/mYZRXv9gdX8MOgA8 2026-04-28T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-28T11:33:40+02:00 Zambia pledges full connectivity at health facilities Smart Zambia,Connectivity,Internet,data,Digital transformation Ndola Teaching Hospital healthcare workers during the inauguration of the SmartCare Hospital Edition pilot at Copperbelt Province. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Ndola-Teaching-Hospital-28Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/fusewall-takes-over-coloplus-to-boost-connectivity/j5alrvQAWxgvpYQk 2026-04-28T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-28T11:10:24+02:00 Fusewall takes over Coloplus to boost connectivity Telecoms,infrastructure,Connectivity,Coloplus,Fusewall Holdings Founder of Fusewall holding, Azeez Amida. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Azeez-Amida-28Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/resilience-in-connectivity/KzQenMjypl27Zd2r 2026-04-28T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-28T11:04:00+02:00 Resilience in connectivity Mawingu,Workonline Communications,Farouk Ramji. Farouk Ramji, CEO of Mawingu. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Farouk-Ramji-29Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/wildmango-becomes-openais-first-african-smb-partner/PmxVE7KE2aYqQY85 2026-04-28T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-28T10:36:10+02:00 WildMango becomes OpenAI's first African SMB partner Kenya,WildMango,OpenAI,Serah Katusya,innovation Serah Katusya, co-founder of WildMango. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Serah-Katusya-28Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-group-names-lwazi-bam-as-chief-risk-officer/Kjlyr7wBO9wvk6am 2026-04-24T15:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-24T14:39:33+02:00 MTN Group names Lwazi Bam as chief risk officer MTN,Telecoms,rural connectivity,Lwazi Bam,Ralph Mupita MTN Group welcomes Lwazi Bam as new Group chief risk officer. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/Lwazi-Bam.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/trial-of-the-century-to-determine-who-controls-ais-future/rxP3jqBEVxDMA2ye 2026-04-24T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-24T13:29:56+02:00 Trial of the century to determine who controls AI’s future Prof. Anné Verhoef,North West University Prof. Anné Verhoef, director of the North-West University’s AI Hub. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/Prof-Ann-Verhoef-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/secure-multicloud-environments-enable-compliance-resilience-competitiveness/P3gQ2qGApmO7nRD1 2026-04-24T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-24T13:28:38+02:00 Secure multicloud environments enable compliance, resilience, competitiveness Allan Juma,ESET Allan Juma, Lead Cyber Security Engineer at ESET. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/Allan-Juma-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-eutelsat-partner-for-ivorian-broadband-rollout/kYbe9MXba9QvAWpG 2026-04-24T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-24T12:45:03+02:00 MTN, Eutelsat partner for Ivorian broadband rollout MTN Cote d’Ivoire,Eutelsat,Eutelsat Konnect,Satellite Broadband Africa,digital inclusion fs BIG satellite dish MTN Côte d’Ivoire and satellite Eutelsat have signed a multi-year agreement to deploy high-speed broadband across country. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2017/10/resized/-fs-BIG-satellite-dish.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ethiopias-4bn-dam-fuels-africas-radical-ev-shift/KBpdg7pmxYEMLEew 2026-04-24T13:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-24T12:23:33+02:00 Ethiopia’s $4bn dam fuels Africa’s radical EV shift Ethiopia EV transition,electric buses,GERD hydropower,African clean energy,e-Mobility Electric buses are gliding through the streets of Addis Ababa, showcasing Ethiopia’s rapid shift to clean transport powered by the hydroelectric Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Ethiopia-Electric-bus-23Apr2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/angola-namibias-dynamic-connectivity-partnership/KPNG878N31xq4mwD 2026-04-24T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-24T12:16:23+02:00 Angola, Namibia's dynamic connectivity partnership Namibia,Angola,Angola Telecom,Adilson Miguel dos Santos,Telecom Namibia Adilson Miguel dos Santos, CEO of Angola Telecom, and Dr. Stanley Shanapinda, CEO of Telecom Namibia at the signing of the MOU, overseen by ICT ministers, Mário Augusto da Silva Oliveira and Emma Theofelus. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Telecom-Namibia-Angola-24Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/epf-remat-ignite-ghana-digital-inclusion-wave/KzQenvjypK2qZd2r 2026-04-24T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-24T11:17:04+02:00 EPF, Remat ignite Ghana digital inclusion wave EPF,Remat Technologies,Ghana,digital inclusion,Michael Tahiru Michael Tahiru CEO of Remat Technologies. (Image credit: Lehigh University) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Michael-Tahiru-22Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cross-switch-taps-koinange-to-lead-east-african-growth/nWJadMbN9O4MbjO1 2026-04-24T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-24T10:57:06+02:00 Cross Switch taps Koinange to lead East African growth Cross Switch,PayU,payments,Fintech,data Gillian Koinange is the newly appointed head of business development for East Africa at Cross Switch. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Gillian-Koinange-24Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/how-ai-enabled-onboarding-automation-cuts-costs-improves-efficiency/Pero37Z3QkwMQb6m 2026-04-24T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-24T09:22:21+02:00 How AI-enabled onboarding automation cuts costs, improves efficiency SoftiDoc,Jeremy Engelbrecht,OCR engine,onboarding automation,document processing Jeremy Engelbrecht, Managing Director, SoftiDoc. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Jeremy-Engelbrecht-24Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lessons-for-sa-how-advanced-communications-are-transforming-global-port-operations/dgp45MaBg9aqX9l8 2026-04-24T09:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-24T08:36:00+02:00 Lessons for SA: How advanced communications are transforming global port operations Motorola,PSA Singapore,Motorola Solutions’ TETRA digital radio communications,Tuas Mega Port project,Philbert Chua fs containers ship 2018 Digital radio networks can play a critical role in enabling more efficient, resilient and scalable port operations. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2018/04/resized/-fs-containers-ship-2018.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-nigeria-huawei-deploy-worlds-first-commercial-sub-1-ghz-massive-mimo/kLgB17ezVy9M59N4 2026-04-23T14:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-23T13:45:40+02:00 MTN Nigeria, Huawei deploy world's first commercial sub-1 GHz Massive MIMO MTN Nigeria,Huawei,Telecoms,Mobile Business MTN Nigeria’s commercial sub-1 GHz Massive MIMO site. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/PR-AFRICA-Huawei-23Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ai-governance-shift-redefines-african-finance/6GxRKMYQbjQMb3Wj 2026-04-23T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-23T13:25:18+02:00 AI governance shift redefines African finance Yellow Card,AI Governance,Data Protection Africa,Stablecoins,Fintech Compliance Modernising payment infrastructure is now inextricably tied to navigating this fragmented landscape, says Thelma Okorie, Group data protection and privacy counsel at Yellow Card. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/RESIZED-YellowCard-23Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/gebeya-proff-it-partner-to-scale-african-start-ups/RgeVDqPRzR57KJN3 2026-04-23T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-23T12:54:35+02:00 Gebeya, PROFF-IT partner to scale African start-ups Gebeya,PROFF-IT,Start ups,AI,Africa Amadou Daffe, CEO of Gebeya. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/RESIZED-Amadou-Daffe-25Feb2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ecocash-goes-super-with-engaging-new-features/j5alr7QAWAj7pYQk 2026-04-23T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-23T12:25:33+02:00 EcoCash goes super with engaging new features Econet,EcoCash,mobile-money,super app,NetOne EcoCash has been useful in enabling Zimbabweans to pay for international e-commerce and digital services. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/Ecocash-Bank-Card.png https://itweb.africa/article/six-nations-to-lead-avevas-africa-expansion/mQwkoq6YbYkM3r9A 2026-04-23T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-23T11:59:38+02:00 Six nations to lead AVEVA’s Africa expansion Aveva,AI,digitisation,skills,energy Khaled Salah, AVEVA's vice president for Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Khaled-Salah-23Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerian-telcos-face-revenue-hit-as-regulator-backs-new-lenders/rxP3jqBEVEAMA2ye 2026-04-23T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-23T11:18:53+02:00 Nigerian telcos face revenue hit as regulator backs new lenders Telecoms,ICT and Governance,Xtratime,lending,Globacom Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission executive vice chairman, Tunji Bello. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Tunji-Bello-23Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africa-drives-orange-to-solid-11bn-q1-revenue-growth/KBpdg7pmxmzMLEew 2026-04-23T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-23T10:10:43+02:00 Africa drives Orange to solid $11bn Q1 revenue growth Christel Heydemann,Orange earnings 2026,Africa telecoms,Orange Middle East & Africa,Mobile data growth Orange Group CEO Christel Heydemann says Africa and the Middle East remain the primary growth engines behind the giant telco’s strong first-quarter 2026 performance. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Christel-Heydemann-23Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/first-distribution-expands-data-centre-portfolio-with-addition-of-nexavm/DZQ58MV8EPWvzXy2 2026-04-23T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-23T09:38:32+02:00 First Distribution expands data centre portfolio with addition of NexaVM NexaVM,First Distribution,Malcolm Stewart,Ketan Jeevan,Manuel Minzoni The next-generation virtualisation platform is designed for modern, cost-conscious IT environments. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/First-Diustribituion-23Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/unicloud-africa-oadc-partner-for-digital-sovereignty/Olx4z7kaYnNq56km 2026-04-22T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-22T13:31:50+02:00 UniCloud Africa, OADC partner for digital sovereignty Open Access Data Centres,OADC,Democratic Republic of Congo,DRC,South Africa Dr Ayotunde Coker, CEO, Open Access Data Centres, a WIOCC Group Company. (Image Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/01/Ayotunde-Coker-14Jan2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-new-order-of-security-in-2026-if-you-cannot-proof-identity-you-cannot-claim-security/o1Jr5MxPNEaMKdWL 2026-05-05T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-22T12:14:01+02:00 The new order of security in 2026: If you cannot proof identity you cannot claim security Caesar Tonkin,Armata Cybersecurity Caesar Tonkin, head of Armata Cyber Security, https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/02/Caesar-Tonkin-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/you-have-been-stormed/kYbe97XbaxPqAWpG 2026-04-22T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-22T12:12:43+02:00 You have been storm’ed Tim Chadwick,Chadwicks Tim Chadwick is the CEO of Chadwicks. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/12/Tim-Chadwick-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/uganda-launches-national-e-commerce-platform/4r1ly7R9GoGvpmda 2026-04-22T12:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-22T11:34:57+02:00 Uganda launches national e-commerce platform Uganda,Godfrey Baluku,Posta Uganda,Postcom,e-commerce Godfrey Baluku, state minister for ICT and National Guidance, launched the platform on Tuesday at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Godfrey-Baluku-22Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/state-level-capacity-hinders-nigerias-ai-progress/rW1xLv5na5l7Rk6m 2026-04-22T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-22T10:58:30+02:00 State-level capacity hinders Nigeria's AI progress ICT,governance,Artificial Intelligence,Centre for Information Technology and Development,AI strategy Nigeria ranks 72nd out of 195 nations in artificial intelligence readiness globally, according to the National Information Technology Development Agency. (Image created using GenAI via ChatGPT) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/digital-leaders-shaping-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/telecel-zim-seek-investors-to-exit-corporate-rescue/mYZRX79gdPwqOgA8 2026-04-22T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-22T10:28:50+02:00 Telecel Zim seek investors to exit corporate rescue Telecel,Zimbabwe,Grant Thornton,investors,S Telecel Zimbabwe CEO, Angeline Vere. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/10/RESIZED-Angeline-Vere-29Oct2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-launches-315m-renewable-energy-project/VgZeyvJlRA9MdjX9 2026-04-22T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-22T09:43:02+02:00 Zambia launches $315m renewable energy project Zesco,renewables,clean energy,Green energy,solar President Hakainde Hichilema launched the Leopards Hill solar photovoltaic facility and battery energy storage system in Lusaka Province. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Zambia-solar-project-22Apr2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/liquid-secures-855m-recapitalisation/xA9PO7NEoYZvo4J8 2026-04-21T16:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-21T14:51:39+02:00 Liquid secures $855m recapitalisation infrastructure,data centres,Liquid Telecoms,Business,Cloud Computing Cassava Technologies president and CEO, Hardy Pemhiwa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/08/HISTORIC-ADC-Hardy-Pemhiwa.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/how-agentic-ai-will-drive-the-next-evolution-of-customer-experience/rxP3jqBEVp5MA2ye 2026-04-21T14:05:12+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-21T13:58:07+02:00 How agentic AI will drive the next evolution of customer experience Lauren Potgieter,Infobip Lauren Potgieter, Country Manager at Infobip. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/Lauren-Potgieter-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-ethiopia-align-to-transform-horn-of-africa/P3gQ2qGApXY7nRD1 2026-04-21T15:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-21T13:40:52+02:00 Kenya, Ethiopia align to transform Horn of Africa Kenya,John Tanui,Ethiopia,Dhenge Boru,Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project Ethiopian and Kenyan government officials met yesterday in Addis Ababa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Kenyan-delegation-Addi-Ababa-21Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ghana-zambia-pave-way-for-fintech-alliance/xnklOvz1mEXq4Ymz 2026-04-21T16:05:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-21T13:33:10+02:00 Ghana, Zambia pave way for fintech alliance Zambia,Felix Mutati,Ghana,Samuel Nartey George,President Dramani Mahama Felix Mutati, Zambia minister of technology and science. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Felix-Mutati-21Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/how-anydesk-is-redefining-remote-access-for-african-enterprises/kYbe9MXba6PvAWpG 2026-04-21T14:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-21T13:08:53+02:00 How AnyDesk is redefining remote access for African enterprises Digital transformation,cybersecurity,Avast Business,Real-World Protection,malware detection How AnyDesk is redefining remote access for African enterprises. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-PR-Avert-21Apr2026-MAIN.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/afdb-ilx-spark-new-era-for-wind-energy-in-egypt/DZQ58MV8E6pvzXy2 2026-04-21T13:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-21T12:37:55+02:00 AfDB, ILX spark new era for wind energy in Egypt African Development Bank Group,ILX Management B.V.,renewable energy,clean energy,Green energy Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, AfDB president, said the private sector is an indispensable catalyst for African growth. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Sidi-Ould-Tah-21Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vivo-works-with-credit-direct-to-finance-phones/GxwQDq1DOmzMlPVo 2026-04-21T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-21T12:03:02+02:00 Vivo works with Credit Direct to finance phones BNPL,Nigeria,smartphone affordability,Credit Direct,Embedded finance Toni Liu, CEO of vivo Nigeria and Chukwuma Nwanze, MD of Credit Direct. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/RESIZED-26Apr2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mozambique-embarks-on-5g-spectrum-adventure/dgp45vaBgYO7X9l8 2026-04-21T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-21T11:42:46+02:00 Mozambique embarks on 5G spectrum adventure Communications Regulatory Authority,Vodacom Mozambique,Tmcel,Motivel,5G Helena Fernandes, chairperson of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Mozambique. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Helena-Fernandes-21Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/bank-windhoek-unveils-whatsapp-banking/KzQenMjyprd7Zd2r 2026-04-21T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-21T11:05:07+02:00 Bank Windhoek unveils WhatsApp banking Namibia,Linda Nakale,Bank Windhoek,WhatsApp banking,James Chapman According to James Chapman, MD of Bank Windhoek, the launch marks a significant milestone in Namibia's continuous expansion of digital payments. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-James-Chapman-21Apr2026.jpg