https://itweb.africa/article/origin-labs-intel-partner-to-scale-ai-training/P3gQ2MGA5ZbvnRD1 2026-04-15T13:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-15T12:50:03+02:00 Origin Labs, Intel partner to scale AI training Origin Research and Innovation Labs,Intel Corporation,AI,skills,innovation A key focus of the collaboration is ensuring that knowledge is transferred beyond training and into innovation hubs and start-ups that address local challenges in specific industries. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Origin-Labs-Intel-15Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-unveils-ai-health-records-for-the-masses/WnpNgM21BR47VrGd 2026-04-15T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-15T12:33:17+02:00 Zambia unveils AI health records for the masses Zambia,Percy Chinyama,SmartCare Pro,World Internet Conference,healthcare National Coordinator of the SMART Zambiae, Percy Chinyama, announced the details at the World Internet Conference in Hong Kong. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Percy-Chinyama-15Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-nigeria-implements-first-25gbps-full-duplex-microwave-link-in-africa/DZQ587V8NRzqzXy2 2026-04-15T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-15T12:23:00+02:00 MTN Nigeria implements first 25Gbps full duplex microwave link in Africa MTN Nigeria,MTN,Huawei,Telecoms,Mobile MTN Nigeria Building. (Image: Huawei Technologies Africa) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-HuaweiTechnologies-15Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/moneygram-partners-with-nala-for-stablecoin-solutions/mYZRX79g3WNqOgA8 2026-04-15T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-15T11:56:43+02:00 MoneyGram partners with NALA for stablecoin solutions MoneyGram,Nala,Stablecoins,Cross-boarder payments,Rafiki Anthony Soohoo, CEO of MoneyGram and Benjamin Fernandes, founder and CEO of NALA. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/RESIZED-Image05-15Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerian-women-to-get-cyber-security-training/VgZeyvJlngbMdjX9 2026-04-15T12:05:22+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-15T11:36:57+02:00 Nigerian women to get cyber security training ICT and Governance,Security,Cyber for Women,data,NITDA Women during the Cyber for Women launch in Abuja. [Pics: NITDA] https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Nigerian-women-cyber-security-15Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/bookingcom-data-leak-fuels-worry-in-africa/nWJad7bNwE87bjO1 2026-04-15T12:05:20+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-15T11:14:54+02:00 Booking.com data leak fuels worry in Africa Booking.com hack,data breach,cybersecurity,phishing scams,African Booking.com faces mounting cybersecurity scrutiny after hackers accessed customer reservation data, exposing millions of travellers, including users across Africa, to a spike in targeted phishing and fraud risks. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/11/luggage-conveyor-belt-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/afc-closes-historic-507m-green-bond/PmxVEMKER25vQY85 2026-04-15T12:05:19+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-15T11:02:28+02:00 AFC closes historic $50.7m green bond Africa Finance Corporation,solar,Green energy,clean energy,Business AFC ignites Ivorian solar ambitions with landmark $50.69m green bond. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-AFCorporation-Cte-dIvoire-project-15Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nedbank-mastercard-link-up-for-sadc-payments/rxP3jqBELVWMA2ye 2026-04-15T12:05:17+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-15T10:31:27+02:00 Nedbank, MasterCard link up for SADC payments Nedbank,SADC,Southern Africa,Fintech,Mobile Business Gabriel Swanepoel, president of MasterCard Africa, and Ciko Thomas, Nedbank's Group managing executive for Personal and Private Banking. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Nedbank-MasterCard-15Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/new-man-to-accelerate-wholesale-connectivity-in-drc/rW1xL75nEaZMRk6m 2026-04-15T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-15T09:27:41+02:00 New man to accelerate wholesale connectivity in DRC DRC,Paratus,Gaetan Soltesz,Paratus Group,Global Broadband Solutions in 2023 Gaetan Soltesz, General Manager of FAST Congo. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Gaetan-Soltesz-15Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/avast-business-avert-it-distribution-are-strengthening-africas-cyber-readiness/LPp6V7rBwwo7DKQz 2026-04-14T14:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-14T13:49:41+02:00 Avast Business, Avert IT Distribution are strengthening Africa’s cyber readiness Avast Business,Avast,Avast channel partner,Avast AVG cybersecurity,Avast Antivirus Solutions Beyond software: how Avast Business and Avert IT Distribution are strengthening Africa’s cyber readiness. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Avast-14Apr2026-MAIN.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-sms-remains-an-essential-communication-channel-in-a-digital-first-world/Olx4z7kaww5q56km 2026-04-15T09:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-14T13:48:16+02:00 Why SMS remains an essential communication channel in a digital-first world Infobip,Mirza Bukva Mirza Bukva, Head of Telcos in EMEA at Infobip. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/Mirza-Bukva-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-invisible-workforce-why-your-household-apps-now-have-their-own-digital-ids/KjlyrvwBwwGqk6am 2026-04-14T14:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-14T13:46:21+02:00 The invisible workforce: why your household apps now have their own digital IDs 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/amazons-9bn-satellite-deal-set-to-benefit-africa/kLgB17ezwwgM59N4 2026-04-14T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-14T13:05:28+02:00 Amazon’s $9bn satellite deal set to benefit Africa Amazon,Globalstar,Project Kuiper,StarLink,satellite Internet Amazon is edging closer to a potential $9bn Globalstar acquisition as it accelerates its Project Kuiper push to challenge Starlink’s dominance in Africa’s satellite internet race. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/10/Amazon-building-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/raedbots-launches-to-challenge-global-giants/kYbe97XbwwdqAWpG 2026-04-14T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-14T12:54:35+02:00 Raedbots launches to challenge global giants Raedbots,Nvidia,robots,automation,Software Cairo-based Raedbots launches to challenge global giants with "Physical AI". https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/208220173.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-huawei-hit-a-milestone-in-nigeria/KBpdgvpmKKW7LEew 2026-04-14T13:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-14T12:32:02+02:00 MTN, Huawei hit a milestone in Nigeria infrastructure,Internet,Connectivity,microwave,E-band spectrum Yahaya Ibrahim, chief technology officer of MTN Nigeria. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-MTN-Nigeria-CTO-14Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/qualcomm-introduces-2026-class-of-african-start-ups/wbrpOMg2w1J7DLZn 2026-04-14T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-14T11:55:47+02:00 Qualcomm introduces 2026 class of African start-ups Qualcomm,startups,edge AI,Africa,mentorship Qualcomm welcomes the 10 African entrepreneurs selected for its 2026 Make in Africa Mentorship Programme. [Gemini Generated Image] https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/RESIZED-Gemini-Generated-Image-14Apr2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/uganda-activates-task-force-to-tackle-e-waste-crisis/dgp45qaBwbzvX9l8 2026-04-14T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-14T11:24:09+02:00 Uganda activates task force to tackle e-waste crisis Uganda,Aminah Zawedde,Ministry of Information and Communications Technology,Ministry of Water and Environment,E-waste Aminah Zawedde, permanent secretary in the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance. [ Image: Uganda Communications Commission] https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Aminah-Zawedde-14Apr2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-uganda-hands-mbire-99-vote-to-lead-board/mQwkoq6YamzM3r9A 2026-04-14T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-14T10:59:55+02:00 MTN Uganda hands Mbire 99% vote to lead board MTN Uganda,Charles Mbire,Uganda Securities Exchange,Telecoms,Digital Economy Charles Mbire, reappointed as MTN Uganda Board Chairman with a 99% shareholder vote amid strong investor confidence and a surging share price. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Charles-Mbire-14Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/philips-elevates-zora-to-meta-region-ceo/P3gQ2qGA5Jy7nRD1 2026-04-14T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-14T10:26:38+02:00 Philips elevates Zora to META region CEO healthtech,Philips,Artificial Intelligence,Middle East,Türkiye Marc-Antoine Zora is the newly appointed CEO of Philips in the Middle East Türkiye and Africa region. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Marc-Zora-14Apr2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/belmoney-rwandacash-join-forces-to-simplify-remittances/xnklOvz1aejq4Ymz 2026-04-14T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-14T09:59:50+02:00 Belmoney, RwandaCash join forces to simplify remittances Belmoney,RwandaCash,World Bank,United Nations,Bruno Pedras Bruno Pedras, CEO of Belmoney (left), shaking hands with Ramadhani Nsengiyumva, CEO of RwandaCash (right) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Bruno-Pedras-Ramadhani-Nsengiyumva-13Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-unified-it-is-the-future-of-enterprise-operations/Olx4z7kawmKq56km 2026-04-13T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-13T13:30:04+02:00 Why unified IT is the future of enterprise operations Shobana Sruthi Mohan,ManageEngine Shobana Sruthi Mohan, Enterprise Analyst at ManageEngine. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/Shobana-Sruthi-Mohan-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/one-million-nigerians-set-to-dive-into-ai-training/mQwkoM6YalO73r9A 2026-04-13T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-13T12:50:46+02:00 One million Nigerians set to dive into AI training Business,Artificial Intelligence,skills,InnoPower Africa,Luma Learn AI Chris Folayan, co-founder and board chairman of Luma Learn AI and Emil Ekiyor, founder and CEO of InnoPower Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Chris-Folayan-Emil-Ekiyor-13Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-sets-high-bar-in-vasp-regulations/JBwErvn3wmg76Db2 2026-04-13T12:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-13T11:24:31+02:00 Kenya sets high bar in VASP regulations VASP framework,Capital Thresholds,Institutional Investment,financial stability,Kenya The National Treasury wraps up consultations on the 2026 VASP framework to regulate virtual assets. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/RESIZED-image04-13Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-secures-200m-boost-for-fibre-expansion/lwrKxv3YOVoMmg1o 2026-04-13T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-13T11:01:55+02:00 Nigeria secures $200m boost for fibre expansion infrastructure,ICT and Governance,Fibre optic,Connectivity,AfDB African Development Bank is driving innovation, investment, and sustainable growth across the continent. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/08/RESIZED-AfDB-13Aug2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/yemen-enlists-egyptian-expertise-to-revamp-telecoms/nWJad7bNwGk7bjO1 2026-04-13T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-13T10:47:50+02:00 Yemen enlists Egyptian expertise to revamp telecoms Telecoms,Digital transformation,5G,Connectivity,infrastructure Egypt’s minister, Raafat Hindy, alongside senior officials, hosted a Yemeni delegation led by ICT minister Dr Shadi Saleh Basura. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Dr-Shadi-Saleh-Basra-Raafat-Hindy-13April2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zimbabwe-declares-war-on-rising-ai-driven-fraud/PmxVEMKERZgvQY85 2026-04-13T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-13T10:21:16+02:00 Zimbabwe declares war on rising AI-driven fraud AI fraud,Cybersecurity Zimbabwe,Tatenda Mavetera,Feepfakes,Mobile money fraud ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera has warned that Zimbabwe must deploy artificial intelligence to counter the rising threat of AI-powered cybercrime. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/03/RESIZEDZIM-ICT-minister.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-eyes-indias-global-payments-system/O2rQGqAEjzGqd1ea 2026-04-13T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-13T10:08:54+02:00 Malawi eyes India’s global payments system Malawi,Shadric Namalomba,National Payments Corporation of India,Unified Payments Interface,Fintech Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Shadric Namalomba. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-ICT-Minister-Malawi-02Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ai-erp-south-africa-how-intelligent-cloud-erp-is-redefining-business-growth/xnklOvz1a2Nq4Ymz 2026-04-13T09:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-13T08:42:47+02:00 AI ERP South Africa: How intelligent cloud ERP is redefining business growth AI ERP,Cloud ERP,Adinga,Enterprise resource planning ERP is a critical component of business success. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Adinga-13Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/safaricom-tops-kenyas-network-quality-rankings/KBpdg7pmKOKMLEew 2026-04-10T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-10T13:42:55+02:00 Safaricom tops Kenya's network quality rankings Telecoms,Mobile Business,Safaricom,Airtel,Kenya Dr Peter Ndegwa serves as the Group CEO of Safaricom. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/11/RESIZED-Peter-Ndengwa-07Nov2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/unlocking-africas-ai-potential-through-infrastructure/8OKdWqDX8WGqbznQ 2026-04-10T15:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-10T13:33:20+02:00 Unlocking Africa's AI potential through Infrastructure Cisco,Regenesys,Artificial Intelligence,skills,automation Smangele Nkosi, country leader for South Africa, speaking at the Regenesys AI Summit in Johannesburg. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Smangele-Nkosi-10Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-ai-trust-now-depends-on-resilient-data-foundations-in-sas-critical-industries/WnxpEv4YNQl7V8XL 2026-04-10T13:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-10T12:16:10+02:00 Why AI trust now depends on resilient data foundations in SA’s critical industries Rick Vanover,Veeam Software Rick Vanover, Vice President of Product Strategy at Veeam Software. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/Rick-Vanover-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/managing-workforce-mobilisation-in-cross-border-african-expansion/LPp6V7rBwZY7DKQz 2026-04-10T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-10T12:14:26+02:00 Managing workforce mobilisation in cross-border African expansion Natashia Moosa,Workforce Staffing Natashia Moosa - LLB; Commercial Manager (Middle East and Africa), Workforce Staffing. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/Natashia-Moosa-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/huawei-bolsters-moroccos-300m-gaming-sector/5yONPvErlYD7XWrb 2026-04-10T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-10T11:35:57+02:00 Huawei bolsters Morocco's $300m gaming sector Morocco gaming industry,Huawei partnership,Digital Economy,esports Africa Morocco's minister of youth, culture, and communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, has outlined a strategy to position gaming as a key pillar of the country’s digital and creative economy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Mohamed-Mehdi-Bensaid-10Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/standard-banks-330m-boost-for-fintech-star-optasia/KPNG8v8NQZ2M4mwD 2026-04-10T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-10T10:27:11+02:00 Standard Bank's $330m boost for fintech star Optasia Financial,Business,Innovations,Fintech,Standard Bank Hulisani Manyatshe, vice president, structured capital at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Hulisani-Manyatshe-10Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ic-logistix-introduces-fujikura-99s-fusion-splicer/GxwQDM1DGWr7lPVo 2026-04-10T15:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-10T10:06:34+02:00 IC Logistix introduces Fujikura 99S Fusion Splicer Fujikura 99S Fusion Splicer,IC LOGISTIX,fibre-optic splicing solution IC Logistix introduces the Fujikura 99S Fusion Splicer. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/ICLogistics-10April2026UPDATED2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-traders-rally-against-e-payment-evolution/Pero3MZ3wjPqQb6m 2026-04-10T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-10T09:03:46+02:00 Malawi traders rally against e-payment evolution Mzuzu,Limbe,Malawi Revenue Authority.,Electronic Invoicing System,Electronic Fiscal Devices Malawian business owners have shut down their stores in protest of a new e-payment system. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Malawi-shopping-centre-closed-10Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ai-is-not-there-to-automate-away-the-human/G98YdqLG2OWMX2PD 2026-04-09T13:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-09T12:56:01+02:00 AI is not there to automate away the human Yewande Ayowole‑Oso,Schneider Electric Yewande Ayowole‑Oso, Talent Leader, English‑speaking Africa at Schneider Electric. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/Yewande-Ayowole-Oso-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/us-health-tech-giant-eyes-412bn-african-market/KzQenvjywgbqZd2r 2026-04-09T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-09T12:34:53+02:00 US health tech giant eyes $412bn African market Healthcare Triangle,QuantumNexis,Ethiopia,digital health,AI healthcare Healthcare Triangle and QuantumNexis are bringing AI-powered hospital solutions to Ethiopia, setting a new standard for digital health in North Eastern Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Health-tech-09Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/botswana-seeks-digital-partnerships-abroad/wbrpOqg2wZbMDLZn 2026-04-09T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-09T12:15:32+02:00 Botswana seeks digital partnerships abroad Botswana,David Tshere,China Information Technology Expo 2026,International Atomic Energy Agency,infrastructure David Tshere, minister of communications and Innovation, is on working visits to China and Austria till April 19 to explore opportunities for the Southern African country. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-David-Tshere-18March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenyas-new-license-fees-shake-up-satellite-industry/RgeVDvPReOPMKJN3 2026-04-09T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-09T11:53:36+02:00 Kenya’s new license fees shake up satellite industry Kenya,StarLink,satellite Internet,licensing fees,Telecom regulation Satellite internet infrastructure is rapidly expanding across Kenya, but new multimillion-dollar licensing fees could significantly impact the cost of connectivity for both providers and consumers. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/11/space-satellite-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vodacom-calls-for-collective-action-to-decarbonise-africas-digital-economy/KzQenMjywAQ7Zd2r 2026-04-09T12:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-09T11:45:00+02:00 Vodacom calls for collective action to decarbonise Africa’s digital economy Vodacom,Ayman Essam,Digital Economy,energy sector reforms,Decarbonising Africa’s ICT Sector Ayman Essam, Chief Officer: External Affairs at Vodacom Group. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Ayman-Essam-09Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/sadc-combats-dns-abuse-in-the-region/nWJadMbNwbeMbjO1 2026-04-09T12:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-09T11:28:53+02:00 SADC combats DNS abuse in the region Malawi,Walence Chigona,Cybersecurity Capacity Centre for Southern Africa,Dr Labani Bagai,Southern African Development Community fs virtual domains 2018 Malawi is hosting training to tackle rising DNS cyber threats. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2018/07/resized/-fs-virtual-domains-2018.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-lauds-investments-in-connectivity/wbrpO7g2wAevDLZn 2026-04-09T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-09T11:03:47+02:00 Kenya lauds investments in connectivity Kenya,John Tanui,Konza Technopolis,Africa Urban Forum,Connectivity John Tanui, principal secretary of the State Department for ICT and Digital Economy, addressing delegates at the Africa Urban Forum in Nairobi. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-John-Tanui-09Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/shuttered-stores-and-the-streets-delivery-drivers-give-up-on-the-multibillion-rand-cost-of-failing-maps/RgeVDqPReal7KJN3 2026-04-08T14:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-08T13:50:15+02:00 Shuttered stores and the streets delivery drivers give up on: The multibillion-rand cost of failing maps AfriGIS,Business,Sophie Hasell Shuttered stores and the streets delivery drivers give up on: The multibillion-rand cost of failing maps. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/05/electric-scooters-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/african-fashion-e-commerce-pioneer-shuts-down/KA3WwMdzknLvrydZ 2026-04-08T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-08T13:24:02+02:00 African fashion e-commerce pioneer shuts down African fashion,e-commerce,Industrie Africa,Nisha Kanabar,AGOA Tanzania’s Nisha Kanabar, founder of Industrie Africa, led the platform’s rise from a niche digital marketplace to a global showcase for African luxury fashion before pivoting to a new advisory-led model. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/08/LEAD-13Aug2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/valr-onafriq-partner-to-bridge-mobile-money-with-crypto/lLn14MmQw3OMJ6Aa 2026-04-08T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-08T13:03:58+02:00 VALR, Onafriq partner to bridge mobile money with crypto crypto,mobile-money,Valr,Onafriq,financial inclusion VALR and Onafriq link mobile money to global cryptocurrency marketplaces. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/RESIZED-2-08Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/liquid-c2-debuts-google-cloud-experience-centre/Kjlyr7wBwVZvk6am 2026-04-08T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-08T12:39:13+02:00 Liquid C2 debuts Google Cloud Experience Centre Liquid C2,Cassava Technologies,Google Cloud,AI,Business Ziaad Suleman, senior vice president, Cassava Technologies and CEO, South Africa and Botswana. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/brainstorm/pictures/2025/07/Ziaad-Suleman.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-accelerates-launch-of-digital-hubs/5yONP7Erl61MXWrb 2026-04-08T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-08T12:15:27+02:00 Kenya accelerates launch of digital hubs Kenya,William Gitau,National Government Constituencies Development Fund,John Kiarie,Konza Technopolis William Kabogo Gitau, cabinet secretary for information, communications and the digital economy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-WIlliam-Kabogo-19March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/hp-reveals-blueprint-for-a-tech-savvy-nigeria/WnpNgq21B2OMVrGd 2026-04-08T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-08T10:59:49+02:00 HP reveals blueprint for a tech-savvy Nigeria HP,digital skills,digital inclusion,startups,SMEs Emmanuel Eze, country director, HP Nigeria. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Emmanuel-Eze-08Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mauritius-tackles-energy-crisis-with-405-mw-plan/LPwQ5MlbwQ6vNgkj 2026-04-08T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-08T10:16:37+02:00 Mauritius tackles energy crisis with 405 MW plan clean energy,solar,Green energy,renewables,Mauritius Patrick Gervais Assirvaden is the minister of energy and public utilities in Mauritius. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Patrick-Gervais-Assirvaden-07April2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africa-catapults-airtel-to-650-million-global-users/wbrpOqg2wkeMDLZn 2026-04-08T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-08T09:48:14+02:00 Africa catapults Airtel to 650 million global users network,program,digital infrastructure,spectrum,energy efficiency Gopal Vittal, executive vice chairman of Bharti Airtel, says the company’s 650 million customer milestone reflects both its global ambition and the growing impact of Africa’s digital transformation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Gopal-Vittal-08Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africa-is-showing-how-digital-assets-fit-into-financial-systems/WnxpEv4YNbe7V8XL 2026-04-07T13:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-07T12:42:19+02:00 Africa is showing how digital assets fit into financial systems Lasbery Chioma Oludimu,Yellow Card Lasbery Chioma Oludimu: VP of Global Operations and MD of Yellow Card Nigeria. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/Lasbery-Chioma-Oludimu-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/driving-telcos-efficiency-through-tech-consolidation-in-africa/LPp6V7rBwkW7DKQz 2026-04-07T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-07T12:41:49+02:00 Driving telcos efficiency through tech consolidation in Africa Nitesh Singh,Accenture Nitesh Singh, Financial Services and Communications, Media & Technology lead for Accenture, South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/Nitesh-Singh-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/egypt-remittances-get-boost-in-uae-as-middle-east-war-rages/JN1gPvOAo3VMjL6m 2026-04-07T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-07T11:44:07+02:00 Egypt remittances get boost in UAE as Middle East war rages Mashreq,Egypt remittances,UAE Egyptians,Digital banking,Middle East Conflict The bank says its new instant digital cross-border account is designed to simplify remittances and strengthen financial connectivity for Egyptians in the UAE. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/11/digital-wallet-smartphone-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/egypt-tightens-digital-grip-with-sim-cards-for-minors/P3gQ2MGA5nxvnRD1 2026-04-07T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-07T11:25:07+02:00 Egypt tightens digital grip with SIM cards for minors online safety,Social Media,Artificial Intelligence,SIM cards,digitisation The move is part of government’s broader strategy to tighten controls on children’s use of social media and digital games. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/249797601.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerian-regulator-opens-a-probe-into-possible-data-leak/raYAyMorwoL7J38N 2026-04-07T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-07T11:05:10+02:00 Nigerian regulator opens a probe into possible data leak Data Management,Security,ICT and Governance,cybersecurity,ByteToBreach Dr. Vincent Olatunji, national commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/09/RESIZED-Vincent-Olatunji-16Sept2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zimbabwe-switches-on-free-wifi-to-power-ai-future/6GxRKMYQwKxMb3Wj 2026-04-07T11:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-07T10:51:48+02:00 Zimbabwe switches on free wifi to power AI future Zimbabwe digital economy,Tatenda Mavetera,Free Wi-Fi hotspots,AI,Starlink Zimbabwe Zimbabwe's ICT Minister, Tatenda Mavetera, has outlined the country’s bold digital vision, positioning free public Wi-Fi and AI-driven innovation at the heart of its push toward an inclusive and future-ready economy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/11/RESIZED-Tatenda-Mavereta-Minister-of-ICT-Zimbabwe.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/fast-networks-malawi-boosts-digital-access/KBpdgvpmKox7LEew 2026-04-07T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-07T10:28:20+02:00 Fast Networks Malawi boosts digital access Fast Networks Malawi,Computers for Enhanced Education,Smartphone distribution,digital inclusion,rural connectivity The company is bridging the digital divide by offering smartphones. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/creating-connections-daily-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/gotion-and-partners-to-launch-2000km-electric-truck-corridor/wbrpOMg2woX7DLZn 2026-04-07T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-07T10:05:24+02:00 Gotion and partners to launch 2,000km electric truck corridor e-Mobility,Gotion,logistics,Morocco,electric trucks Gotion, Green Power Morocco, and Chery Heavy Trucks work together to decarbonise freight logistics. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/global-partnership.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vodacom-tanzania-boosts-m-pesa-with-28m-upgrade/Pero3qZ3waavQb6m 2026-04-02T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-02T12:55:51+02:00 Vodacom Tanzania boosts M-PESA with $28m upgrade Vodacom,Tanzania,M-Pesa,Telecoms,Mobile Business Philip Besiimire, CEO Vodacom Tanzania. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Philip-Besiimire-02Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerian-cyber-fraudster-faces-justice-in-the-us/DZQ58vV8NYnMzXy2 2026-04-02T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-02T12:15:25+02:00 Nigerian cyber fraudster faces justice in the US cyber crime,Romance scams,Hacking,data,Financials Saheed Sunday Owolabi was identified as the key organiser in the extensive criminal network that defrauded US citizens. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/71647418.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/yango-deepens-cameroon-footprint/GxwQD71DG4KvlPVo 2026-04-02T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-02T11:44:45+02:00 Yango deepens Cameroon footprint Cameroon,Yandex,Yango,ride-hailing,transport Yango showcased its ride-hailing platform and announced intentions to expand into delivery and digital services in Cameroon. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Yango-02Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-eyes-national-cybersecurity-council/KWEBbvyLwJ8qmRjO 2026-04-02T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-02T11:07:06+02:00 Nigeria eyes national cybersecurity council Security,ICT and Governance,cybersecurity,defence,Nigeria Nigeria’s minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/09/RESIZED-Tijani.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/eswatini-busts-global-cybercrime-ring-as-200-arrested/5yONPvErlPd7XWrb 2026-04-02T11:05:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-02T10:50:41+02:00 Eswatini busts global cybercrime ring as 200 arrested Eswatini crackdown,online gambling,Pig butchering scam,cybercrime,Interpol red notice Eswatini Police confiscated laptops and mobile phones in a coordinated raid that dismantled a transnational online gambling and “pig butchering” fraud syndicate linked to Interpol investigations. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/09/4CGroup-19Sept2023-2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-boosts-ict-skills-with-korean-gear/JN1gPvOAoloMjL6m 2026-04-02T11:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-02T10:38:10+02:00 Zambia boosts ICT skills with Korean gear Zambia,Brilliant Habeenzu,South Korea,Park Jaekyung,Artificial Intelligence Dr. Brilliant Habeenzu, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Technology and Science. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Zambia-perm-sec-29Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawis-digital-landscape-only-20-connected/rxP3jMBELQ37A2ye 2026-04-02T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-02T10:20:00+02:00 Malawi's digital landscape, only 20% connected Malawi,Shadric Namalomba,Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority,Afrobarometer,Malawi Broadcasting Corporation Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Shadric Namalomba. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-ICT-Minister-Malawi-02Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/whatsapp-tax-filing-set-to-pull-millions-into-kenyas-tax-net/kYbe97XbwQmqAWpG 2026-04-02T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-02T09:21:26+02:00 WhatsApp tax filing set to pull millions into Kenya’s tax net Kenya Revenue Authority,Humphrey Wattanga,WhatsApp tax filing,fintech innovation KRA commissioner general Humphrey Wattanga (centre) has described the new WhatsApp-based tax filing platform as a game-changer in simplifying compliance and expanding Kenya’s tax base https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/Kenya-turns-to-WhatsApp-to-simplify-tax-filing.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/north-africa-5g-landscape-split-by-early-adopter-gap/j5alr7QAz567pYQk 2026-04-01T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T13:08:43+02:00 North Africa 5G landscape split by 'early adopter' gap 5G,network,Connectivity,digital divide,infrastructure According to Opensignal, even in countries that have already deployed 5G, first availability remains a challenge. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/5G-digital-cyber-laptop.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-satellite-revenue-soars-to-2-billion/rxP3jqBELd3MA2ye 2026-04-01T12:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T11:40:52+02:00 Nigeria satellite revenue soars to $2 billion Satellite,ICT and Governance,Connectivity,Internet,NIGCOMSAT Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, managing director and chief executive officer of NIGCOMSAT. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/07/Jane-Nkechi-Egerton-Idehen.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-qualifications-agency-digitalises-services/xnklOvz1apOq4Ymz 2026-04-01T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T11:22:54+02:00 Namibia qualifications agency digitalises services Namibia,Harmoni Beukes,Namibia Qualifications Authority,NQA,Joseph Shongela Harmoni Beukes, acting chief executive officer of NQA https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Harmoni-Beukes-01Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/meet-your-ai-assistant-mobiagent-set-to-supercharge-bpo-businesses/4r1lyMR9WnK7pmda 2026-04-01T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T11:04:00+02:00 Meet your AI assistant: MobiAgent set to supercharge BPO businesses MobiAgent,Shiaam Abrahams,iMobility,IMGroup,BPO MobiAgent is designed to work alongside humans. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/AI-Assist-01April2026-2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/wingu-brings-custom-cloud-platform-to-ethiopia/o1Jr5qxPwDAqKdWL 2026-04-01T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T11:02:27+02:00 Wingu brings custom cloud platform to Ethiopia Wingu Africa,data,Digital sovereignty,infrastructure,Security Demos Kyriacou, deputy CEO, COO and co-founder of Wingu Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Demos-Kyriacou-01Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/paratus-essential-access-launched-to-empower-critical-services-across-africa/RgeVDvPRepAMKJN3 2026-04-01T11:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T10:17:27+02:00 Paratus Essential Access launched to empower critical services across Africa StarLink,Paratus As a trusted connectivity partner across Africa, Paratus continues to invest in solutions that enable progress, resilience and inclusive growth across Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/04/Paratus-01Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ethio-telecom-moves-to-remodel-legal-system/KzQenvjywmWqZd2r 2026-04-01T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T10:13:02+02:00 Ethio Telecom moves to remodel legal system Ethio Telecom,TeleSign,Ethiopia digital transformation,legal tech,digital ID Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru has lauded teleSign as a platform that is set to digitise Ethiopia’s legal services and enable secure, borderless document authentication. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/02/AFRICA-Story1-27Feb2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/fuel-crisis-shock-drives-africa-closer-to-an-ev-future/KA3Wwqdzkr47rydZ 2026-04-01T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T10:03:55+02:00 Fuel crisis shock drives Africa closer to an EV future Electric Vehicles Africa,Oil Prices,Middle East War,Brent Crude,energy transition Rising fuel prices driven by global oil shocks are accelerating interest in electric vehicles across Africa, as consumers and businesses explore cleaner, more cost-effective alternatives to traditional petrol and diesel transport. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/electric-cars-plugged-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenyan-legislators-clear-safaricom-vodacom-deal/nWJadMbNwrNMbjO1 2026-04-01T10:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T09:32:17+02:00 Kenyan legislators clear Safaricom, Vodacom deal Kenya,Vodacom Group,Safaricom,South Africa,Mobile Business Kenyan Parliament greenlights Vodacom, Safaricom transaction. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Kenya-National-Assembly-01April2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/making-an-impact-synthesis-helps-financial-enterprises-transform-with-new-gemini-enterprise/Olx4z7kawVkq56km 2026-04-01T09:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-04-01T08:32:00+02:00 Making an impact: Synthesis helps financial enterprises transform with new Gemini Enterprise Digicloud,Google Gemini Enterprise,Synthesis Google Gemini 3.1 Pro was introduced last month. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/AI-assistant-LLM-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/huawei-secure-sd-wan-full-sase-solution-secure-intelligent-connectivity-for-modern-enterprises/Gb3BwMWaEByv2k6V 2026-03-31T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-31T12:30:59+02:00 Huawei Secure SD-WAN Full SASE Solution: Secure, intelligent connectivity for modern enterprises Huawei Secure SD-WAN Full SASE Solution,Huawei,Secure Access Service Edge,SASE,First Distribution Huawei Secure SD-WAN Full SASE Solution: Secure, intelligent connectivity for modern enterprises. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/FirstDistribution-31March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/uganda-tanzanias-infrastructure-requires-a-sound-digital-backbone/o1Jr5qxPw2QqKdWL 2026-03-31T12:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-31T11:59:05+02:00 Uganda, Tanzania’s infrastructure requires a sound digital backbone Schneider Electric,Josiah Habwe Josiah Habwe, General Manager for Tanzania and Uganda at Schneider Electric. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Josiah-Habwe-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/sap-egypt-partner-to-drive-digital-sovereignty/WnpNgq21BpYMVrGd 2026-03-31T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-31T11:37:47+02:00 SAP, Egypt partner to drive digital sovereignty SAP,Software,Digital sovereignty,data,Cloud SAP team led by Augusta Spinelli, regional president for EMEA region, and government representatives with ICT minister, Raafat Hendy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-SAP-Egypt-31March2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/masiyiwas-infraco-lands-on-vfex-in-record-1bn-listing/G98YdqLG2roMX2PD 2026-03-31T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-31T11:08:17+02:00 Masiyiwa’s InfraCo lands on VFEX in record $1bn listing Strive Masiyiwa,Econet InfraCo,VFEX,Zimbabwe capital markets,telecom infrastructure Strive Masiyiwa, founder of Econet Wireless, has celebrated the landmark $1 billion listing of Econet InfraCo on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Strive-Econet-31March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cameroon-to-unlock-stalled-mobile-phone-tax-revenue/lwrKx73YOdEqmg1o 2026-03-31T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-31T11:00:53+02:00 Cameroon to unlock stalled mobile phone tax revenue Cameroon,ICT and Governance,tax,digital,Mobile Cameroon reboots phone tax with automated system. (Image: Unicus Tax Specialists SA) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/12/Unicas-Tax-Specialists-SA-11Dec2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/eac-moves-to-create-unified-ai-sovereignty-bloc/G98Yd7LG2kZvX2PD 2026-03-31T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-31T10:41:57+02:00 EAC moves to create unified "AI Sovereignty" bloc Rwanda,Paula Ingabire,Moses Zalobo,East African Community,EAC Delegates attending the conference are exploring how the region can strengthen skills, research and partnerships to ensure Artificial Intelligence drives inclusive growth. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Delegates-East-African-Comm-31March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-unleashes-modern-tech-against-tax-dodgers/RgeVDMPRe4VvKJN3 2026-03-31T10:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-31T09:44:32+02:00 Kenya unleashes modern tech against tax dodgers Financials,tax,Kenya Revenue Authority,Weldon Ng’eno,Business Weldon Ng’eno, KRA commissioner for the medium and large taxpayers.(Image: KRA) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Weldon-Ngeno-31March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/4g-capital-closes-2m-deal-to-transform-mse-lending/j5alrvQAzm1vpYQk 2026-03-31T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-31T09:21:20+02:00 4G Capital closes $2m deal to transform MSE lending 4G Capital,GIF Growth,East Africa,Fintech,Nairobi 4G Capital secured $2 million to bridge East Africa's MSE lending gap. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-4Gcapital-Growth-30March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/trust-is-what-will-make-or-break-ai-voice-agents/kYbe9MXbwzBvAWpG 2026-03-30T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T13:24:41+02:00 Trust is what will make or break AI voice agents Bruce von Maltitz,1Stream Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/Bruce-Maltitz-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/camtel-launches-tender-for-23-million-sims/6GxRKqYQwWZqb3Wj 2026-03-30T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T12:55:40+02:00 Camtel launches tender for 2.3 million SIMs Cameroon,CAMTEL,Mobile,infrastructure,MTN Judith Yah Sunday epse Achidi, managing director of Camtel. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/09/RESIZED-Camtel-GM-Judith....jpg https://itweb.africa/article/liquid-appoints-new-ceo-for-zambia-operations/wbrpOqg2wKAMDLZn 2026-03-30T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T12:19:23+02:00 Liquid appoints new CEO for Zambia operations Liquid Intelligent Technologies,Cassava Technologies,Zambia,Leah Nakazwe Kooma,Wellington Makamure Leah Nakazwe Kooma appointed as CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Leah-Nakazwe-Kooma-30March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/m-pesa-ethiopia-surges-258-as-ethswitch-fuels-growth/Pero3qZ3wXKvQb6m 2026-03-30T12:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T11:44:01+02:00 M-PESA Ethiopia surges 258% as EthSwitch fuels growth M-Pesa,Safaricom,Ethiopia,mobile-money,EthSwitch Safaricom Group CEO Peter Ndegwa says M-Pesa’s rapid growth in Ethiopia is being driven by expanded use cases, deeper integration with national payments infrastructure, and a strong push toward financial inclusion. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/12/RESIZED-Peter-Ndegwa-11Dec2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-showcases-innovations-to-bolster-justice-system/DZQ58vV8NnGMzXy2 2026-03-30T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T11:35:22+02:00 Malawi showcases innovations to bolster justice system SGBV Digital Observatory Hub,e-Courts,UNDP Malawi,Mary Thom Navicha Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Mary Thom Navicha. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Mary-Thom-Navicha-30March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-declares-ai-content-security-threat/dgp45vaBwXo7X9l8 2026-03-30T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T11:26:48+02:00 Zambia declares AI content security threat Zambia,Thabo Kawana,President Hakainde Hichilema,Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority Critics of the administration of President Hakainde Hichilema accuse him of a clampdown on media and critics through such legislation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-President-Hakainde-Hichilema-19March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ncc-orders-telcos-to-compensate-subscribers-over-poor-network-quality/RgeVDMPRen1vKJN3 2026-03-30T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T11:16:59+02:00 NCC orders telcos to compensate subscribers over poor network quality Telecoms,infrastructure,subscribers,NCC,Nigeria Nigeria’s communications minister Dr Bosun Tijani. (Image sourced from LinkedIn) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Bosun-Tijani-30March2026-3.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-mobile-sector-records-14-revenue-growth/KjlyrvwBw3xqk6am 2026-03-30T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T10:38:47+02:00 Zambia mobile sector records 14% revenue growth Zambia,Hanford Chaaba,Zambia Information and Communications Technology,Mobile,Internet bandwidth Zambia’s mobile telecoms sector experienced continue growth last year. (Image created using AI). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Gemini-Generated-30March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-corps-unveils-digital-blueprint-for-crisis-management/xA9POvNExrVqo4J8 2026-03-30T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-30T10:19:38+02:00 Nigeria corps unveils digital blueprint for crisis management Prof Ahmed Abubakar Audi,Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps,NSCDC,Babawale Afolabi,Federal Capital Territory Nigeria’s NSCDC has launched a five-year roadmap based on digital transformation and announced the national distribution of surveillance equipment, among other technology. (Pics: X) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Surveillance-24March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/fuel-volatility-sparks-africas-move-to-hybrid-solar-tech/mQwkoq6YaN9M3r9A 2026-03-27T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-27T12:50:01+02:00 Fuel volatility sparks Africa's move to hybrid solar tech Africa energy,CBAM,Industrial Solar,IPP,PPA Agnes Lea, CEO of Malawi-based Macro Brothers Credit Limited, Melusi Shabalala, CEO of Mesama Energy and Jerry Dungu, ArcelorMittal South Africa's head of market and product development. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Image-AFRICA-27March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ethio-telecom-italys-ascot-energy-talk-green-power/rW1xL75nEOzMRk6m 2026-03-27T13:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-27T12:23:36+02:00 Ethio Telecom, Italy’s Ascot Energy talk green power Ethio Telecom,clean energy,Telecoms,4G,5G Gaetano Fasciana, CEO of Ascot Energy, and Frehiwot Tamru, CEO of Ethio Telecom. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Ethio-Telecom-Ascot-Energy-27March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/moniepoint-hits-new-shores-in-kenya/KzQenvjywW6qZd2r 2026-03-27T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-27T12:01:09+02:00 Moniepoint hits new shores in Kenya Fintech,Business,SMEs,Sumac,Moniepoint Inc Moniepoint expands to Kenya with Sumac deal. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Monniepoint-execs-27March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-leads-the-charge-in-digital-health-innovation/lwrKx73YOlAqmg1o 2026-03-27T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-27T11:42:55+02:00 Namibia leads the charge in digital health innovation Namibia,Lucia Iipumbu,Dr Esperance Luvindao,Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention,Botswana Lucia Lipumbu, Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Lucia-Lipumbu-17March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-ventures-into-ai-future-with-odc-backing/mYZRXv9g3QmMOgA8 2026-03-27T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-27T11:16:26+02:00 MTN ventures into AI future with ODC backing Ralph Mupita Broadband,IT in Government,Telecoms,Mobile Business,Internet Mazen Mroue, CEO of MTN Digital Infrastructure. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/10/Mazen-Mrou.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/turmoil-as-kenya-cracks-down-on-low-end-phones/KWEBbvyLw3RqmRjO 2026-03-27T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-27T09:27:22+02:00 Turmoil as Kenya cracks down on low-end phones Kenya,USB-C,smartphones,Communications Authority,Mobile regulation fs Smartphones 816 Kenya’s new USB-C directive is shaking up the mobile market, phasing out older low-end devices while pushing manufacturers toward safer, more standardised and accessible smartphones. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2019/01/resized/-fs-Smartphones-816.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/2026-wired4women-awards-shortlist-announced/Kjlyr7wBwR4vk6am 2026-03-26T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-26T12:20:21+02:00 2026 Wired4Women Awards shortlist announced Wired4Women Awards,Telkom,Women in tech,ITWeb Brainstorm,innovation The shortlists across 13 award categories have been selected. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Wired4Women-26March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ifc-invests-45m-to-green-african-telecom-sites/xnklOvz1alyq4Ymz 2026-03-26T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-26T12:09:02+02:00 IFC invests $45m to green African telecom sites International Finance Corporation,IPT PowerTech,Telecoms,infrastructure,Connectivity The funding will help to modernise, operate, and maintain 2,235 telecom sites across three countries, with more than 90% of them located in off-grid or weak-grid areas [image credit: IFC]. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-IFC-Supports-IPT-PowerTech-26March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-shifts-gears-embracing-finnish-tech-to-fuel-mining/rW1xL75nE6KMRk6m 2026-03-26T12:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-26T11:49:49+02:00 Zambia shifts gears, embracing Finnish tech to fuel mining Zambia,Felix Mutati,Finland Business Week,Saana Halinen,Zambia’s AI Strategy The two countries aim to expand their ties in technology and science during the on-going Finland Business Week. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Finland-Business-Week-Zambia-26March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenyas-ecitizen-revenue-hits-46m-daily/nWJadMbNw1wMbjO1 2026-03-26T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-26T11:24:26+02:00 Kenya's eCitizen revenue hits $4.6m daily Kenya,John Tanui,eCitizen,Tindi Mwale,Digital payments Tindi Mwale, the chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Tindi-Mwale-26March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lesotho-bans-airtime-data-advances-to-minors/KzQenMjywdO7Zd2r 2026-03-26T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-26T11:03:28+02:00 Lesotho bans airtime, data advances to minors Lesotho Communications Authority,Vodacom,Econet Telecom,Connectivity,Telecoms Nizam Goolam, CEO of the Lesotho Communications Authority. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Nizam-Goolam-26March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-unveils-data-policy-to-boost-farm-innovation/KA3Ww7dzkg9qrydZ 2026-03-26T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-26T10:45:00+02:00 Kenya unveils data policy to boost farm innovation Kenya,agritech,digital agriculture,Data integration,food security Kenya’s new agricultural data policy aims to unify fragmented digital systems, paving the way for smarter farming, improved services and a stronger agritech ecosystem. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/105993073.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-binance-eye-settlement-in-massive-tax-row/nWJadvbNw1dvbjO1 2026-03-26T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-26T10:27:34+02:00 Nigeria, Binance eye settlement in massive tax row CT and Governance,cryptocurrency,digital assets,NRS,Binance Richard Teng, Binance CEO. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Richard-Teng-26March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-equips-young-girls-with-essential-skills/PmxVE7KER8nqQY85 2026-03-26T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-26T10:11:24+02:00 Malawi equips young girls with essential skills Girls Tech Academy,Malawi,Girls in technology,digital skills,women empowerment Malawi explores tech by empowering young girls. (Pic: AI generated) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Malawi-empower-girls-26March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/hayo-welcomes-rwanda-into-the-fold/LPp6VMrBwngMDKQz 2026-03-25T16:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T14:56:51+02:00 Hayo welcomes Rwanda into the fold Hayo,voice,eSIM,Internet,Connectivity Feraz Ahmed, Hayo CEO. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Feraz-Ahmed-2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/burkina-faso-leads-the-way-in-culturally-inspired-ai/kLgB1MezwnJq59N4 2026-03-25T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T12:29:58+02:00 Burkina Faso leads the way in culturally inspired AI Artificial Intelligence,Emerging Technologies,Digital Economy,Digital transformation,innovation Aminata Zerbo-Sabané, minister of digital transition, postal and electronic communications. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Aminata-Zerbo-Saban-25March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-top-10-cybersecurity-trends-and-terrors-of-2026/P3gQ2qGA52E7nRD1 2026-03-25T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T11:44:52+02:00 The top 10 cybersecurity trends and terrors of 2026 Jeanette Simpson,Armata Cyber Security Jeanette Simpson, Head of Product Management at Armata Cyber Security. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Jeanette-Simpson-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/orange-to-sell-globecast-as-african-media-shifts-again/6GxRKqYQw41qb3Wj 2026-03-25T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T11:44:45+02:00 Orange to sell Globecast as African media shifts again Globecast Africa,Orange media sale,Verdoso,ShowMax,Mutlichoice Globecast’s Africa operations, including its Johannesburg hub, connect broadcasters to audiences across the continent and diaspora. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Globcast-25March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/finland-nigeria-seal-cyber-pact/KzQenvjywBOqZd2r 2026-03-25T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T11:18:29+02:00 Finland, Nigeria seal cyber pact Security,ICT and Governance,innovation,digitisation,Finland Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, and Jarno Syrjälä, Finland’s under-secretary of state for international trade during the signing event. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-FinlandNigeria-25March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/powering-the-future-with-quest-driven-data-security-modernisation/dgp45vaBw4J7X9l8 2026-03-25T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T11:02:00+02:00 Powering the future with Quest-driven data, security, modernisation Quest-driven data,Quest,First Distribution,AI-assisted modelling,automated metadata workflows Powering the future with Quest-driven data, security, modernisation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/FirstDistribution-25March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ghana-puts-fintech-at-forefront-of-digital-economy/VgZey7JlnbZqdjX9 2026-03-25T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T11:00:38+02:00 Ghana puts fintech at forefront of digital economy Bank of Ghana,Digital Economy,Digital payments,digital identity,Money Mobile Samuel Nartey George, minister of communication, digital technology, and innovation, speaking at the launch of the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Samuel-Nartey-George-25March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambias-ict-ministry-gets-modern-makeover/nWJadMbNwjdMbjO1 2026-03-25T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T10:37:14+02:00 Zambia’s ICT ministry gets modern makeover Zambia,Brilliant Habeenzu,science,technology,Engineering Dr. Brilliant Habeenzu, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Technology and Science. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Zambia-perm-sec-29Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-axes-ayoba-after-failing-to-rival-whatsapp/mYZRXv9g38AMOgA8 2026-03-25T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-25T10:04:11+02:00 MTN axes Ayoba after failing to rival WhatsApp Ayoba,MTN Group,WhatsApp,Africa Tech,messaging apps MTN has shut down Ayoba after seven years, ending its ambitious bid to create “Africa’s WhatsApp” despite reaching over 35 million users at its peak. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/08/MTN-head-office-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/what-actually-happens-inside-the-data-centres-powering-south-africa/4r1lyMR9WgQ7pmda 2026-03-24T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T12:19:10+02:00 What actually happens inside the data centres powering South Africa? Herman de Vries,ASI Connect Herman de Vries, Chief Executive Officer at ASI Connect. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Herman-de-Vries-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/anydesk-high-performance-remote-access-built-for-modern-enterprise/JBwEr7n3wakM6Db2 2026-03-24T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T12:17:10+02:00 AnyDesk: high-performance remote access built for modern enterprise Anydesk,Business,Avert IT Distribution,hybrid work,Innovations AnyDesk: High-Performance Remote Access Built for the Modern Enterprise. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AvertID-24March2026-MAIN.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/airtel-spacexs-starlink-mobile-tests-take-off-in-kenya/KBpdg7pmKQ2MLEew 2026-03-24T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T11:35:15+02:00 Airtel, SpaceX's Starlink mobile tests take off in Kenya Airtel Africa,Space X,StarLink,Kenya,Starlink Direct-to-Cell Sunil Taldar, CEO of Airtel Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/01/Sunil-Taldar-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/legend-spectranet-to-merge-in-58m-broadband-deal/G98YdqLG2bRMX2PD 2026-03-24T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T10:56:46+02:00 Legend, Spectranet to merge in $58m broadband deal Nigerian Communications Commission,Legend Internet,Spectranet Limited,ISPs,fibre Aisha Abdulaziz, CEO of Legend Internet. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Aisha-Abdulaziz-24March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/emtel-hits-new-heights-as-ai-fintech-boost-revenue/VgZey7Jln5JqdjX9 2026-03-24T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T10:39:11+02:00 Emtel hits new heights as AI, fintech boost revenue Emtel,Mauritius Telecom,Kresh Goomany,AI solutions,fintech growth Kresh Goomany, Outgoing CEO of Emtel, has celebrated a record $86m revenue as digital innovation and fintech drove Mauritius growth. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Kresh-Goomany-24March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-leads-africa-in-470m-ai-surveillance-spend/RgeVDvPRePyMKJN3 2026-03-24T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T10:18:04+02:00 Nigeria leads Africa in $470m AI surveillance spend ICT and Governance,Artificial Intelligence,Security,infrastructure,Nigeria Nigeria leads Africa in AI surveillance spending with $470 million, but experts question its real impact on crime and security. (Pics: X) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Surveillance-24March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mauritius-targets-sadc-expansion-with-ict-export-roadshow/wbrpO7g2wN9vDLZn 2026-03-24T10:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T09:51:32+02:00 Mauritius targets SADC expansion with ICT export roadshow Zambia,Mauritius,Felix Mutati,Southern African Development Community,Mauritius-Africa Export of ICT Services Roadshow Felix Mutati, Zambia’s minister of science and technology. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/09/AFRICA-01Sept2025-2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ghana-rolls-out-final-biometric-sim-registration-to-curb-fraud/RgeVDMPReQxvKJN3 2026-03-24T10:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T09:30:39+02:00 Ghana rolls out 'final' biometric SIM registration to curb fraud Telecoms,ICT and Governance,SIM registration,Fraud,NCA Samuel Nartey George, minister for communication, digital technology and innovations. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/05/RESIZED-Samuel-George.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/moflex-is-here-momo-rwanda-intros-loan-solution/lwrKxq3YO3P7mg1o 2026-03-24T10:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T09:13:15+02:00 MoFlex is here, MoMo Rwanda intros loan solution MTN Rwanda,mobile-money,Fintech,Financials,digital skills Chantal Kagame, CEO of Mobile Money Rwanda Ltd. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-ntal-Kagame-Mobile-Money-24March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-puts-foot-down-against-musks-starlink/PmxVE7KER3ZqQY85 2026-03-24T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-24T08:55:49+02:00 Namibia puts foot down against Musk's Starlink StarLink,Namibia,Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia,South Africa,Elon Musk Namibia has rejected Elon Musk's Starlink a license, highlighting rising tensions between foreign tech investment and local ownership rules across Africa https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/12/RESIZED-Elon-Musk-09Dec2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-endpoint-security-platform-built-for-africas-growing-smb-market/mYZRX79g3GJqOgA8 2026-03-23T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-23T12:56:04+02:00 The endpoint security platform built for Africa’s growing SMB market Avast Business,Digital transformation,cyber security,hybrid work,Cloud adoption Avast Business: The Endpoint Security Platform Built for Africa’s Growing SMB Market. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Avert-IT-Distribution-23March2026-MAIN.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawis-content-creators-get-set-to-cash-in/KA3WwMdzkypvrydZ 2026-03-23T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-23T12:18:11+02:00 Malawi’s content creators get set to cash in Malawi,TikTok,Joseph Mwanamvekha,Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority,Dr Shadric Namalomba Dr Shadric Namalomba, minister of information and communications technology. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-ICT-Minister-Malawi-22Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/angola-passes-landmark-start-up-law/lLn14MmQwnVMJ6Aa 2026-03-23T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-23T11:45:20+02:00 Angola passes landmark start-up law ICT and Governance,start-up,regulation,funding,Angola Industry and commerce minister, Rui Miguêns de Oliveira. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Rui-Miguns-de-Oliveira-23March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/burkina-faso-steps-into-the-future-with-digital-investment/mQwkoq6YaZ3M3r9A 2026-03-23T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-23T11:18:16+02:00 Burkina Faso steps into the future with digital investment World Bank Group,Digital transformation,infrastructure,Connectivity,Internet Dr Aminata Zerbo-Sabané, minister of digital transition, posts and electronic communications. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Aminata-Zerbo-Sabane-23March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-momo-izb-partner-to-push-cashless-economy/WnpNgq21Bb6MVrGd 2026-03-23T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-23T10:51:18+02:00 MTN MoMo, IZB partner to push cashless economy MTN MoMo Zambia,Indo Zambia Bank Digital Interoperability,Point of Sale Integration,Cashless economy,Financial Inclusion Zambia Komba Malukutila, CEO of MTN MoMo Zambia. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Komba-Malukutila-30Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/haelsoft-ed-tech-unveils-learning-platform-for-africa/8OKdWqDX8g4qbznQ 2026-03-23T11:05:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-23T10:28:32+02:00 Haelsoft ed-tech unveils learning platform for Africa Nigeria,Michael Onyeka Ezeadichie,Haelsoft EdTech,Innovations,Africa Haelsoft ed-tech launches pan-African digital learning platform to transform access to education xcross emerging markets https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/02/CapeTown-library-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-commences-regulating-e-hailing-sector/G98Yd7LG2GPvX2PD 2026-03-23T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-23T09:23:51+02:00 Namibia commences regulating e-hailing sector Namibia,Emma Theofelus,Veikko Nekundi,Bolt,inDrive Emma Theofelus, Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Namibia. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/11/HuaweiAfrica-13Nov2025-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/canada-supports-kenyan-ai-drone-medical-projects/o1Jr5MxPwPjMKdWL 2026-03-20T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-20T10:58:34+02:00 Canada supports Kenyan AI, drone medical projects Kenya,Canada,Randeep Sarai,International Development Research Centre,Canada Africa Strategy Randeep Sarai, Canadian secretary of state for international development. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Randeep-Sarai-20March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/eib-global-puts-46m-into-speedinvest-africa-fund/4r1ly7R9Wbxvpmda 2026-03-20T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-20T10:32:29+02:00 EIB Global puts $46m into Speedinvest Africa Fund European Investment Bank,Speedinvest,startups,innovation,technology Investment aims to improve digital and financial inclusion and strengthen commercial and capital linkages between African and European ecosystems, enabling start-ups to scale across borders. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Speedinvest-19March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nala-enters-nigeria-with-imto-license-nibss-integration/wbrpOMg2wYx7DLZn 2026-03-20T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-20T10:04:45+02:00 NALA enters Nigeria with IMTO license, NIBSS integration Nala,Central Bank of Nigeria,Remittances,Financials,Cross-border payments Benjamin Fernandes, founder and CEO of NALA [Picture credit: Benjamin Fernandes on X] https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Benjamin-Fernandes-20March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-bans-telcos-from-recycling-sim-cards/GxwQDM1DGZ67lPVo 2026-03-20T10:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-20T09:49:51+02:00 Kenya bans telcos from recycling SIM cards Kenya High Court,digital identity,SIM card recycling,telecom,data privacy fs 5G sim 2019 Kenya’s High Court has ruled that mobile phone numbers are protected digital identities, barring telcos from recycling inactive SIM cards without user consent in a major win for privacy rights. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2019/02/resized/-fs-5G-sim-2019.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-goes-high-tech-in-tuberculosis-fight/dgp45qaBw63vX9l8 2026-03-20T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-20T09:42:48+02:00 Nigeria goes high-tech in tuberculosis fight ICT and Governance,healthtech,tuberculosis,Stop TB Partnership Nigeria,Dr. Charles Nzelu This announcement was made during a World Tuberculosis Day briefing in Abuja hosted by Stop TB Partnership Nigeria. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/12/113231427-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambias-ict-game-plan-aims-for-60bn-by-2031/LPwQ5MlbwynvNgkj 2026-03-19T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-19T12:24:52+02:00 Zambia's ICT game plan, aims for $60bn by 2031 Zambia,President Hakainde Hichilema,Information and Communications Technology Association of Zambia,Felix Mutati President Hakainde Hichilema announced the objective on Wednesday, while officially starting the 2026 Information and Communications Technology Association of Zambia conference. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-President-Hakainde-Hichilema-19March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/car-taps-starlink-to-bridge-digital-divide/DZQ58MV8NJXvzXy2 2026-03-19T12:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-19T11:28:51+02:00 CAR taps Starlink to bridge digital divide StarLink,Central African Republic,satellite Internet,digital inclusion,Connectivity The Central African Republic has marked a major step toward expanding high-speed internet access to underserved rural communities with the launch of Starlink. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Central-Africa-Republic-19March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/eu-kenya-deepen-technology-cooperation/Pero3qZ3wg9vQb6m 2026-03-19T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-19T11:08:17+02:00 EU, Kenya deepen technology cooperation European Union,Digital transformation,Telecoms,AI,infrastructure William Kabogo Gitau, cabinet secretary for information, communications and the digital economy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-WIlliam-Kabogo-19March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/rwanda-advances-digital-and-ai-agenda/RgeVDMPReowvKJN3 2026-03-19T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-19T11:01:02+02:00 Rwanda advances digital and AI agenda Rwanda,Paula Ingabire,Digital and Artificial Intelligence,World Bank Group Paula Ingabire, minister of Information and communications technology and Innovation, Rwanda. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/09/Paula-Ingabire.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cumbria-constabulary-selects-motorola-solutions-time-saving-mobile-policing-solution/raYAyMorwzj7J38N 2026-03-19T09:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-19T08:34:00+02:00 Cumbria Constabulary selects Motorola Solutions’ time-saving mobile policing solution Cumbria Constabulary,Motorola Solutions,time-saving mobile policing solution,Pronto mobile policing solution,David Shorland Pronto will combine the constabulary’s public safety processes into a single digital app. (Image: 123rf) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/03/Care-system-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-voices-geopolitical-concerns-for-its-operations/KPNG8v8NQXEM4mwD 2026-03-18T15:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T14:01:29+02:00 MTN voices geopolitical concerns for its operations MTN,Ambitious 2025,MTN Ghana,MTN Uganda,Fintech MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita gave the warning this week, when he detailed the company's financial and operational performance for 2025. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/08/RESIZED-Ralph-Mupita-18Aug2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/what-africas-stablecoin-boom-means-for-financial-system/G98YdMLG2ok7X2PD 2026-03-18T14:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T13:53:44+02:00 What Africa’s stablecoin boom means for financial system Adesoji Solanke,Absa CIB Adesoji Solanke, Head of Fintech and Banks Investment Banking Origination, Absa CIB. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Adesoji-Solanke-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-explores-starlink-for-digital-health-access/KzQenqjywrEMZd2r 2026-03-18T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T13:31:25+02:00 Zambia explores StarLink for digital health access Smart Zambia Institute,StarLink,Internet,Connectivity,digital inclusion While Starlink has been functioning in Zambia since 2023, the government intends to expand the service to make the SmartCare Pro Electronic Health Record system accessible in rural locations. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Starlink-smartphone-2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/botswanas-ambitious-300m-digital-proposal/dgp45qaBwYDvX9l8 2026-03-18T13:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T12:43:30+02:00 Botswana's ambitious $300m digital proposal Botswana,David Tshere,Government Data Network Expansion III,Detection and Disposal of Radioactive Materials Programme David Tshere, the minister of communications and innovation, presented the budget. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-David-Tshere-18March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vodafone-egypt-taptap-expand-digital-finance-reach/mQwkoq6YaQ5M3r9A 2026-03-18T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T12:12:58+02:00 Vodafone Egypt, TapTap expand digital finance reach Vodafone Cash,TapTap Send,Digital payments,cross-border transfers,financial inclusion Vodafone Egypt and TapTap Send have partnered to make cross-border money transfers faster, simpler, and digital. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Vodafone-18March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mozambiques-green-energy-gets-a-boost/rxP3jqBEL1bMA2ye 2026-03-18T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T11:53:29+02:00 Mozambique’s green energy gets a boost solar,Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa,investment,Mozambique,renewable energy Roberto Vigotti, secretary general of the RES4Africa Foundation, and Paulo da Graça, chairman and CEO of Mozambique’s Energy Regulatory Authority. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-RES4Africa-ARENE-18March2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/luno-intros-nigerias-first-crypto-prediction-market/raYAyqorwnjMJ38N 2026-03-18T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T11:33:21+02:00 Luno intros Nigeria's first crypto prediction market Fintech,crypto,predictions,Limitless,Luno Ayotunde Alabi, CEO of Luno Nigeria. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Ayotunde-Alabi-18March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/data-rewrites-namibias-telecom-future/JBwEr7n3wXdM6Db2 2026-03-18T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T11:08:26+02:00 Data rewrites Namibia’s telecom future Namibia telecoms,data revenue,mobile broadband,CRAN,Digital transformation Mobile data usage continues to rocket in Namibia, driving telecom revenue growth and offsetting declining voice income as operators pivot toward a digital-first future. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Telecom-Namibia-18March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/do-your-e-mail-signatures-undermine-your-legal-and-brand-integrity/rxP3jMBE3ZQ7A2ye 2026-03-18T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T11:02:00+02:00 Do your e-mail signatures undermine your legal and brand integrity? E-mail signatures,brand integrity,Paul Cox,Exclaimer In SA, an e-mail signature can carry the same legal weight as an actual signature. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/01/lady-justice-gavel-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenyas-digital-piracy-crisis-710m-blow-to-the-economy/8OKdWqDX8NdqbznQ 2026-03-18T11:05:11+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T10:43:25+02:00 Kenya's digital piracy crisis, $710m blow to the economy Copyright and Related Rights Bill,2026,regulators,Telecoms,broadcasters Kenya is all set to revamp its copyright enforcement regime over digital piracy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/09/piracy-flag-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-moves-to-create-ai-watchdog/VgZey7JlnYKqdjX9 2026-03-18T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T09:51:44+02:00 Kenya moves to create AI watchdog Keywords: Kenya,Artificial Intelligence Bill,2026,Karen Nyamu,Office of the Artificial Intelligence Commissioner President William Ruto will nominate an AI commissioner who would be confirmed by parliament. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-William-Ruto-10Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/first-distribution-appointed-as-official-ruckus-networks-distributor-across-sadc-region/JN1gPvOADNLMjL6m 2026-03-19T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T08:34:00+02:00 First Distribution appointed as official Ruckus Networks distributor across SADC region First Distribution,Ruckus Networks,SADC region,wireless solutions,high-performance connectivity First Distribution will provide partners with access to the full range of Ruckus Networks solutions. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/FirstDistribution-19March2026-Received.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/fscas-omni-risk-framework-signals-shift-to-data-centric-supervision-in-sa/P3gQ2MGAJDgvnRD1 2026-03-18T08:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-18T08:32:00+02:00 FSCA’s Omni-Risk Framework signals shift to data-centric supervision in SA FSCA,Reshenn Dhewnarian,Navigate Compliance,Aura,RegTech data platform Data integrity is central to compliance. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Navigate-Compliance-18March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ugandas-bold-leap-into-the-ai-revolution/VgZeyvJlj2YMdjX9 2026-03-17T14:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-17T13:33:21+02:00 Uganda's bold leap into the AI revolution Cloud,Artificial Intelligence,innovation,data,infrastructure The National AI Research Cloud operates under the financial support from the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat under the Office of the President. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Uganda-AICloud-17March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vodacom-m-pesa-launch-first-mobile-money-tap-to-pay/lwrKxv3YR61Mmg1o 2026-03-17T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-17T13:01:55+02:00 Vodacom, M-PESA launch first mobile-money tap-to-pay Vodacom Tanzania,M-Pesa Africa,Visa,Paymentology,Cloud Meagan Rabe, vice president of merchant services, acquiring and fintech for Sub-Saharan Africa at Visa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Meagan-Rabe.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/uber-bolt-drivers-ground-lagos-in-3-day-strike/Olx4zMkajJ9v56km 2026-03-17T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-17T12:24:07+02:00 Uber, Bolt drivers ground Lagos in 3-day strike Nigeria,Lagos,ride-hailing,Uber,Bolt E-hailing drivers in Lagos have parked their vehicles in a three-day strike, as tensions rise with platforms like Uber and Bolt over low fares and surging operating costs. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/12/Bolt-car.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/accelerate-36-plans-to-list-namibian-start-ups/xnklOvz1eXBq4Ymz 2026-03-17T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-17T11:58:26+02:00 Accelerate 36 plans to list Namibian start-ups Namibian Startup Ecosystem,Accelerate 36 initiative,Windhoek tech hub,Namibia securities exchange,Public capital markets Ecosystem partners and policymakers at the Accelerate launch in Windhoek, discussing Namibia's new startup to listing pathway. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/panel1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ihs-cleans-up-portfolio-as-mtn-deal-nears-completion/6GxRKqYQeOkqb3Wj 2026-03-17T12:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-17T11:04:15+02:00 IHS cleans up portfolio as MTN deal nears completion Telecoms,Business,Towers,acquisition,IHS Tower Chief Executive Sam Darwish said the planned sale to MTN is the next step in long-standing partnership. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-IHS-CEO-17March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cyber-fraud-storm-hits-equity-bank-rwanda-as-35-arrested/lwrKx73YR81qmg1o 2026-03-17T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-17T09:42:44+02:00 Cyber fraud storm hits Equity Bank Rwanda as 35 arrested Equity Bank Rwanda,cyber fraud,digital banking security,Mobile money fraud,Fintech Investigators in Kigali are probing a major cyber-fraud at Equity Bank Rwanda, where authorities have detained 35 suspects as part of a widening cross-border crackdown on digital financial crime. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Equity-Bank-17March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/first-distribution-appointed-as-canonicals-first-africa-focused-distributor/GxwQDM1DYyJ7lPVo 2026-04-02T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-17T08:32:00+02:00 First Distribution appointed as Canonical’s first Africa-focused Distributor First Distribution,Canonical First Distribution appointed as Canonical’s first Africa-focused Distributor. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/FirstDistribution-02Apr2026-UPDATE2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/how-enterprises-can-build-and-manage-ai-agents/rxP3jMBE3GP7A2ye 2026-03-16T16:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-16T15:58:05+02:00 How enterprises can build and manage AI agents Oluwafiropo Tobi Ogundare Oluwafiropo Tobi Ogundare, Regional Sales Lead for West Africa and Mauritius at Red Hat . https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/01/Oluwafiropo-Tobi-Ogundare.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africas-fintech-boom-needs-regulatory-bridge-to-scale/P3gQ2MGAJ6LvnRD1 2026-03-16T16:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-03-16T15:55:55+02:00 Africa’s fintech boom needs regulatory bridge to scale Jean-Marie Kananura,Kigali International Financial Centre Jean-Marie Kananura, Chief Investment Officer, Kigali International Financial Centre. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Jean-Marie-Kananura-17March2026.jpg