https://itweb.africa/article/designing-the-modern-ai-cooling-stack/wbrpOqg2R19MDLZn 2026-08-24T13:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-24T12:37:39+02:00 Designing the modern AI cooling stack Canninah Dladla,Schneider Electric Canninah Dladla, Cluster President for Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Canninah-Dladla-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ghana-malawi-deepen-digital-partnership/GxwQDq1DP9NMlPVo 2026-08-24T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-24T12:18:20+02:00 Ghana, Malawi deepen digital partnership Ghana digital transformation,Malawi ICT,Mohammed Adams Sukparu,Stuart Ligomeka,Digital public infrastructure The engagement provided an opportunity for officials from both countries to exchange experiences and explore practical approaches to addressing common challenges associated with digital transformation across Africa (Image source: ICT ministry, Ghana). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Ghana-Malawi-digital-transformation-24Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-sec-toughens-crypto-rules/dgp45vaBlmw7X9l8 2026-08-24T12:05:28+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-24T11:34:47+02:00 Nigeria SEC toughens crypto rules Nigeria SEC,Emomotimi Agama,cryptocurrency regulation Nigeria,virtual asset service providers,VASP capital requirements The SEC also wants crypto operators serving Nigerians to be locally incorporated, maintain a registered office and have their top executive resident in the country. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/10/Bitcoin-currency-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/fiberhome-tour-targets-kenyan-6g/GxwQD71DP96vlPVo 2026-08-24T12:05:27+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-24T11:18:31+02:00 FiberHome tour targets Kenyan 6G Kenya digital infrastructure,FiberHome,Stephen Isaboke,6G Kenya,Digital Superhighway Kenya explores 6G in partnership with FiberHome . https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Kenya-6G-FiberHome-24Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/paratus-uganda-first-to-market-with-starlink-service/nWJadMbNDz9MbjO1 2026-08-24T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-24T11:04:00+02:00 Paratus Uganda first to market with Starlink service LEO connectivity,NGOs,Paratus Uganda,StarLink,Edwin Kyambadde Paratus Uganda launches Starlink, connecting enterprises across the country. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Paratus-24Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-group-fintech-transactions-hit-330bn/KA3Ww7dzpGKqrydZ 2026-08-24T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-24T10:52:47+02:00 MTN Group fintech transactions hit $330bn MTN Group,Ralph Mupita,mobile-money,MoMo,enterprise IT Africa MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/04/Ralph-Mupita-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ericsson-powers-mtn-fintech-upgrade/j5alrvQAr95vpYQk 2026-08-24T12:05:26+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-24T10:42:11+02:00 Ericsson powers MTN fintech upgrade MTN Group Fintech,Ericsson,mobile-money,Merchants,financial inclusion The firms are advancing similar evolution initiatives in additional markets, starting with an ongoing project in Cameroon, as well as active discussions to bring Benin, the Republic of the Congo, and Zambia (Image source supplied). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Ericsson-MTN.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kyocera-expands-a3-portfolio-to-meet-demands-of-high-volume-workplaces/WnxpEv4YJVR7V8XL 2026-08-24T09:05:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-24T08:06:26+02:00 Kyocera expands A3 portfolio to meet demands of high-volume workplaces TASKalfa MZ9500ci,MZ10500i,KYOCERA,Greg Griffith TASKalfa MZ9500ci and MZ10500i series. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Kyocera-24Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-targets-smartphone-tax-relief/mQwkoq6Y9DpM3r9A 2026-08-21T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-21T13:09:34+02:00 Malawi targets smartphone tax relief mobile broadband,digital inclusion,ICT Taxation,smartphone affordability,MACRA Malawi telecoms regulator plans smartphone device subsidies. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/02/AFRICA-Story7-27Feb2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/senegal-adopts-critical-infrastructure-law/kLgB1MezYb8q59N4 2026-08-21T13:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-21T12:54:51+02:00 Senegal adopts critical infrastructure law Digital transformation,digitisation,digital infrastructure,data,Digital sovereignty Senegal is taking a new step in consolidating its legal framework for cybersecurity and in protecting its strategic interests in the digital age (Image source: National Assembly, Facebook). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Senegal-parliament-21Aug2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/in-groupe-eyes-kenyan-market/WnpNgq21Z9DMVrGd 2026-08-21T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-21T12:34:48+02:00 IN Groupe eyes Kenyan market Kenya digital identity,IN Groupe Kenya,William Kabogo Gitau,Ministry of ICT Kenya,Digital Public Infrastructure Africa Cabinet Secretary William Gitau hosted an IN Groupe delegation in Nairobi led by Celine Gouveia, vice president of sales and business development for government programmes. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Kenya-IN-Groupe-21Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-urges-ai-warfare-strategy/rW1xL75ngV1MRk6m 2026-08-21T13:05:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-21T11:58:27+02:00 Nigeria urges AI warfare strategy Artificial Intelligence in warfare,NITDA Nigeria,Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi,Nigerian Army digital transformation,Defence technology Africa 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/malawi-faces-massive-digital-gap/VgZey7JlBdOqdjX9 2026-08-21T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-21T11:33:18+02:00 Malawi faces massive digital gap GSMA,Connectivity,Internet,digital inclusion,Digital Economy Caroline Mbugua, Director of Public Policy and Communications, GSMA. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/08/Caroline-Mbugua-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africa-is-training-the-female-tech-talent-it-needs-then-losing-half-of-them/lwrKxq3Y1jr7mg1o 2026-08-21T09:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-21T08:53:40+02:00 Africa is training the female tech talent it needs, then losing half of them Masego Mosala,Cloudera Masego Mosala, Solutions Engineer, Cloudera. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Masego-Mosala-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/telecoms-uptime-is-as-much-a-function-of-finance-as-it-is-engineering/j5alrvQArjxvpYQk 2026-08-21T09:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-21T08:52:39+02:00 Telecoms uptime is as much a function of finance as it is engineering Elzette Cronje Jordaan,Backspace Technologies Elzette Cronje Jordaan, Head of Finance at Backspace Technologies. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Elzette-Cronje-Jordaan-2026-2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-cyber-resilience-is-becoming-important-than-cyber-prevention/nWJadvbNDm5vbjO1 2026-08-21T09:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-21T08:51:23+02:00 Why cyber resilience is becoming important than cyber prevention Saurabh Prasad,In2IT Technologies Saurabh Prasad, Senior Solution Architect at In2IT Technologies. (Image: AI-enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Saurabh-Prasad-2026-AI-enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/agentic-ai-innovations-at-solarwinds-are-paving-the-way-for-new-operational-resilience-in-it/PmxVE7KEOPlqQY85 2026-08-21T09:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-21T08:32:00+02:00 Agentic AI innovations at SolarWinds are paving the way for new operational resilience in IT agentic AI,SolarWinds,Dan Hauenstein,Sheetal Kalra,ATS Network Management The SolarWinds World Tour team in Johannesburg. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/ATS-21Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zimbabwe-flags-cyber-risks-in-digital-payments/6GxRKMYQ1mVMb3Wj 2026-08-20T13:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-20T12:27:24+02:00 Zimbabwe flags cyber risks in digital payments Zimbabwe,Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe,RBZ,cyber security,cybersecurity The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has identified cyber-security vulnerabilities in the Southern African country's digital payments ecosystem. (Image source: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Reserve-Bank-Zimbabwe-20Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mukuru-launches-botswana-visa-card/G98YdMLGNmk7X2PD 2026-08-20T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-20T12:13:15+02:00 Mukuru launches Botswana Visa card Mukuru,Visa,payments,digitisation,financial inclusion The timely launch addresses a critical gap in a market where digital infrastructure is robust but financial exclusion persists. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Mukuru-Visa-card-20Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-uk-strengthen-cybersecurity-ties/VgZeyvJlBxKMdjX9 2026-08-20T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-20T11:56:59+02:00 Kenya, UK strengthen cybersecurity ties Kenya,John Tanui,United Kingdom,Stephen Isaboke,National Cyber Security Centre A bilateral meeting was held in Nairobi between Kenyan officials and a British High Commission delegation. (Image source: John Tanui) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Kenya-cybersecurity-UK-20Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-urges-comesa-to-target-ai-investments/Pero3MZ3JjeqQb6m 2026-08-20T12:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-20T11:40:41+02:00 Malawi urges COMESA to target AI investments Comesa,Malawi ICT,Shadric Namalomba,Artificial Intelligence,IDEA programme Dr Shadric Namalomba, minister of information and communications technology in Malawi. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Malawi-ICT-Minister-30Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-targets-chinese-telecoms-investment/nWJad7bNDY57bjO1 2026-08-20T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-20T11:07:47+02:00 Kenya targets Chinese telecoms investment Kenya ICT,Stephen Isaboke,digital infrastructure,telecommunications,Zhe Jiang Africa Service Centre Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Stephen Isaboke with Zhe Jiang Africa Service Centre director general Fank Xie Q during the meeting. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Kenya-Zhe-Jiang-Africa-20Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/safaricom-ethiopia-upgrades-67-sites/PmxVEMKEOolvQY85 2026-08-20T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-20T10:54:57+02:00 Safaricom Ethiopia upgrades 67 sites Safaricom,network,Connectivity,data,voice The expansion included the launch of new retail outlets, creating more than 150 local job opportunities (Image source: Safaricom Ethiopia). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Safaricom-4G-Ethiopia-20Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/canva-paystack-empower-nigerian-smbs/PmxVE7KEO1dqQY85 2026-08-19T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-19T12:07:41+02:00 Canva, Paystack empower Nigerian SMBs Canva Africa,Paystack,AI,SMBs,Merchants The collaboration arrives as Nigeria's entrepreneurial ecosystem sees small businesses increasingly leveraging digital platforms to reach customers (Image source: iStock). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/2219678630.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/sas-ev-tipping-point-is-closer-than-we-think/5yONPvErobp7XWrb 2026-08-19T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-19T11:59:18+02:00 SA’s EV tipping point is closer than we think Charge,Joubert Roux Joubert Roux, co-founder and chair of CHARGE. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Joubert-Roux-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nutanix-chronoscale-announce-strategic-partnership-to-accelerate-enterprise-ai-adoption/Gb3Bw7WaPYVq2k6V 2026-08-19T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-19T11:22:16+02:00 Nutanix, ChronoScale announce strategic partnership to accelerate enterprise AI adoption ChronoScale,Nutanix Tarkan Maner, Chief Commercial Officer at Nutanix. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/08/Tarkan-Maner-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-targets-750m-cloud-investment/kYbe97XbZn2qAWpG 2026-08-19T12:05:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-19T11:05:43+02:00 Nigeria targets $750m cloud investment Nigeria,National Digital Cloud Policy,Bosun Tijani,cloud infrastructure,NITDA Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, said the policy would shift Nigeria from being predominantly a consumer of foreign cloud infrastructure to becoming a base for investment. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Bosun-Tijani-19Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/standard-bank-expands-unionpay-acceptance/KBpdgvpmBA47LEew 2026-08-19T11:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-19T10:49:47+02:00 Standard Bank expands UnionPay acceptance Standard Bank Group,UnionPay International,online payments,Merchants,cross-border trade Bill Blackie, chief executive for business and commercial banking at Standard Bank Group (Image source: supplied). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Bill-Blackie-19Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-digitises-public-auction-platform/KPNG8v8NLm1M4mwD 2026-08-19T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-19T10:24:24+02:00 Malawi digitises public auction platform Malawi,Public Private Partnership Commission,Electronic Auctions Platform,CSM Tech,Digital Malawi Acceleration Project Malawi to digitise government auctions through new digital platform. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/smart-phone-virtual-screen-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-targets-120-000-digital-trainees/mYZRX79gVkPqOgA8 2026-08-19T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-19T10:05:11+02:00 Kenya targets 120 000 digital trainees Kenya,digital skills,Communications Authority of Kenya,Universal Service Fund,Digital transformation David Mugonyi, director-general of the Communication Authority of Kenya. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-David-Mugonyi-23July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/telecom-egypt-tests-high-capacity-spectrum/RgeVDqPRka37KJN3 2026-08-19T09:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-19T08:48:20+02:00 Telecom Egypt tests high-capacity spectrum Telecom Egypt,6GHz spectrum,Upper 6GHz,5G technology,Spectrum trial Tamer El Mahdi, managing director and chief executive officer of Telecom Egypt. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Tamer-El-Mahdi-19Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-cybersecurity-is-becoming-a-247-visibility-challenge/KWEBb7yLblovmRjO 2026-08-19T09:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-19T08:22:15+02:00 Why cybersecurity is becoming a 24/7 visibility challenge Nemanja Krstić,Galix Nemanja Krstić, Head of operations (AME & EU) at Galix. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/02/Nemanja-Krsti-2024MAIN.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/digital-commerce-has-evolved-from-a-messaging-tool-to-a-growth-engine/PmxVEMKEO6dvQY85 2026-08-19T09:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-19T08:21:12+02:00 Digital commerce has evolved from a messaging tool to a growth engine Lauren Potgieter,Infobip South Africa Lauren Potgieter, County Manager at Infobip South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Lauren-Potgieter.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lesotho-accelerate-ai-roadmap/6GxRKqYQ1gkqb3Wj 2026-08-18T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-18T12:47:12+02:00 Lesotho accelerate AI roadmap United Nations,Artificial Intelligence,data centres,Digital transformation,infrastructure Lesotho’s ICT minister, Nthati Moorosi (Image source: MICSTI). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Nthati-Moroosi-18Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mauritius-digitalises-taxi-licensing/rW1xL75ngorMRk6m 2026-08-18T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-18T12:38:14+02:00 Mauritius digitalises taxi licensing Mauritius,Ministers Avinash Ramtohul,Mahomed Osman Cassam Mahomed,Motor Vehicle Licence,3 000 taxi operators Mauritius intros digital vehicle management system. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Mauritius-Digital-Vehicle-18Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/paratus-rwanda-rings-in-afpif-2026/GxwQDq1DPX8MlPVo 2026-08-18T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-18T11:04:00+02:00 Paratus Rwanda rings in AfPIF 2026 Kigali,Rwanda,African Peering and Interconnection Forum 2026,Innocent Mutimura,G2M (Goma to Mombasa) From left: Pamela Umguwaneza, Office Administrator of Paratus Rwanda; Willie Barkhuizen, Paratus Group Financial Operations Manager: New Ventures; Stephen Petersen, Paratus Group Sales Executive; Bruno Vergamota, Technical Manager, Paratus Mozambique; Thas Pillay, Paratus Group Sales Executive and Manager: New Business Development; Innocent Mutimura, Country Manager of Paratus Rwanda; Edwin Kyambadde, Country Manager of Paratus Uganda; Hussein Habimana, Account Manager of Paratus Rwanda; Martin Cox, Chief Commercial Officer of Paratus Group. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Paratus-18Aug2026-MAIN.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/hormuud-equips-somali-university-lab/Pero3qZ3J8NvQb6m 2026-08-18T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-18T10:57:14+02:00 Hormuud equips Somali university lab Hormuud Salaam Foundation,Hormuud Telecom,digitisation,Devices,skills Donated ICT laboratory at Somali National University's Gaheyr campus (Image source: Hormuud Telecom). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Hormuud-Salaam-Foundation-18Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/aws-konza-team-up-on-hybrid-cloud-infrastructure/dgp45vaBlRg7X9l8 2026-08-18T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-18T10:31:28+02:00 AWS, Konza team up on hybrid cloud infrastructure Amazon Web Services,AWS,Konza Technopolis Development Authority,KoTDA,Kenya cloud computing KoTDA CEO John Paul Okwiri (right) and AWS regional lead Robin Njiru mark a new cloud and digital skills partnership in Kenya. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Technopolis-Amazon-18Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/hubtel-backs-ghanas-next-fintech-innovators/mQwkoM6Y93X73r9A 2026-08-18T09:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-18T07:59:06+02:00 Hubtel backs Ghana’s next fintech innovators Hubtel,Mobile Money Fintech Limited,MMFL,Ghana,Fintech Hubtel executives and key industry stakeholders at the 2026 MoMo Fintech Lab launch in Accra. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Hubtel-execs-stakeholders-MoMo-18Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mozambique-targets-ai-creative-growth/xA9POvNE6Q5qo4J8 2026-08-18T08:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-18T07:43:36+02:00 Mozambique targets AI creative growth Artificial Intelligence,INTIC,innovation,copyright,intellectual property Lourino Chemane, chairman of the board of directors at the National Institute of Information and Communication Technologies. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Lourino-Alberto-Chemane-22June2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/eswatini-audit-office-integrates-ai-in-new-strategy/mYZRX79gVwYqOgA8 2026-08-17T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-17T11:16:54+02:00 Eswatini audit office integrates AI in new strategy Eswatini Auditor-General,office of the Auditor-General Eswatini,AI public sector auditing,strategic Plan 2026-2030,Eswatini public accounting The office of the Auditor-General Strategic Plan (2026–2030) urges more than 80 audit officers to embrace digital tools to keep pace with changing public expectations. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Auditor-General-Team-Ewsatini-17Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/airtel-launches-satellite-to-mobile-in-drc/GxwQDM1DPkJ7lPVo 2026-08-17T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-17T11:00:44+02:00 Airtel launches satellite-to-mobile in DRC Airtel Africa,StarLink,SpaceX,Connectivity,LEOs Sunil Taldar, CEO of Airtel Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/01/Sunil-Taldar-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/german-eu-initiative-boosts-malawian-ai/lwrKxv3Y1kkMmg1o 2026-08-17T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-17T10:28:27+02:00 German-EU initiative boosts Malawian AI GIZ Malawi,Artificial intelligence Malawi,Malawian MSMEs,Mzuzu University Tourism Incubation Centre,digital skills training Dr Andreas Hartmann, head of development cooperation at the German Embassy in Malawi visited the Public Affairs Committee to meet with executive director Robert Phiri and chairperson Monsignor Patrick Thawale. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-AI-training-Malawi-17Aug2026-AI-Enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/south-sudan-pushes-cashless-transition/nWJad7bNDyL7bjO1 2026-08-17T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-17T10:18:19+02:00 South Sudan pushes cashless transition Bank of South Sudan,National Payment System Bill,South Sudan digital payments,Financial inclusion South Sudan,Cashless economy Dr Addis Ababa Othow, Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) governor. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-South-Sudan-Reserve-Gov-17Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/digital-push-powers-zambian-bourse/lLn14MmQzolMJ6Aa 2026-08-17T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-17T10:07:28+02:00 Digital push powers Zambian bourse Lusaka Stock Exchange,LuSE Mobile App,Zambia digital trading,financial inclusion,Retail share trading fs Stock Market 2018 Zambia’s Lusaka Securities Exchange is raking in huge turnovers and broadening market access – thanks to its digital financial innovation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2018/12/resized/-fs-Stock-Market-2018.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/moving-stablecoins-from-hype-to-utility-in-africas-next-payments-evolution/PmxVEMKEOwkvQY85 2026-08-17T10:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-17T09:23:41+02:00 Moving stablecoins from hype to utility in Africa’s next payments evolution Rajat Mishra,Onafriq Rajat Mishra, CPO, Network Product and Deputy Group CPIO at Onafriq. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Rajat-Mishra-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-rise-of-softwaredefined-brownfield-automation/O2rQGqAERwXqd1ea 2026-08-17T10:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-17T09:22:47+02:00 The rise of software‑defined brownfield automation Sydney Higgo,Schneider Electric Sydney Higgo, Industrial Automation Business Developer and Engineer at Schneider Electric. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Syndey-HIggo-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-work-whatsapp-chats-still-put-women-at-risk/WnxpE74YJkEMV8XL 2026-08-17T10:05:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-17T09:22:10+02:00 Why work WhatsApp chats (still) put women at risk Merel van der Lei,Wyzetalk Merel van der Lei, CEO of Wyzetalk https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/07/Merel-van-der-Lei-ITWEB-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/anambras-2030-ai-push-faces-connectivity-test/RgeVDvPRkVaMKJN3 2026-08-14T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-14T12:20:04+02:00 Anambra’s 2030 AI push faces connectivity test infrastructure,AI,Digital transformation,Anambra,Nigeria Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, managing director of the Anambra State ICT Agency. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Chukwuemeka-Fred-Agbata-14Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/senegal-moves-to-safeguard-digital-infrastructure/KzQenMjyxD47Zd2r 2026-08-14T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-14T11:39:20+02:00 Senegal moves to safeguard digital infrastructure cyber security,Digital sovereignty,cyberattacks,Digital Economy,Digital transformation Senegal’s Intercommission of the National Assembly members were presented the proposed bill for the protection of critical information infrastructure and digital security by ICT minister Samba Diouf. (Image source: ICT ministry). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Senegal-Critical-Info-14Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/adapt-its-micros-strengthens-hospitality-leadership-with-travel-trackers-acquisition/VgZeyqJlB1N7djX9 2026-08-14T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-14T11:01:27+02:00 Adapt IT’s Micros strengthens hospitality leadership with Travel Trackers acquisition Micros South Africa,Travel Trackers,ResRequest,Adapt IT,Reginald Sibeko Shaping the future of hospitality software globally. (Image: Adapt IT) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/AdaptIT-14Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/uganda-commits-to-making-cyber-space-safe-for-minors/dgp45MaBl1kqX9l8 2026-08-14T11:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-14T10:05:38+02:00 Uganda commits to making cyber space safe for minors Uganda,Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo,Fred Otunnu,Joan Marinah Ndagire,Be a Cyber Hero The launch of the campaign follows alarming statistics on the prevalence of youngsters falling victim to cyber bullying. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Uganda-Cyber-14Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/safaricom-appoints-vodacom-execs-cassim-mbungela-to-board/KWEBbvyLbJmqmRjO 2026-08-14T10:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-14T09:57:23+02:00 Safaricom appoints Vodacom execs Cassim, Mbungela to board Safaricom,Vodacom,Mariam Cassim,Matimba Mbungela Mariam Cassim, Safaricom non-executive director. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/09/Mariam-Cassim-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-courts-chinese-telecom-giant-guodong-for-digital-infrastructure-push/Olx4z7kao5Dq56km 2026-08-14T10:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-14T09:43:53+02:00 Kenya courts Chinese telecom giant Guodong for digital infrastructure push John Tanui,Guodong Network Communication Group Kenya’s Principal Secretary for the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy, John Tanui, with the Chairperson of Guodong Network Communication Group, Lu Jie, during the meeting. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Kenya-1-14Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-opens-second-sandbox-cohort/KWEBb7yLbGmvmRjO 2026-08-13T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-13T12:48:10+02:00 Nigeria opens second sandbox cohort Central Bank of Nigeria,CBN Regulatory Sandbox,Nigeria fintech start-ups,Virtual Asset Service Provider,Hakama Sidi Ali Hakama Sidi Ali, acting director of corporate communications at the CBN. (Image: AI-Enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Hakama-Sidi-Ali-13Aug2026-AI-Enhanced.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/bii-funding-boosts-african-connectivity/Kjlyr7wBrlWvk6am 2026-08-13T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-13T12:20:30+02:00 BII funding boosts African connectivity Leslie Maasdorp,Alain Ebobissé,African broadband investment,African Development Bank,Sub-Saharan connectivity funding L-R BII CEO Leslie Maasdorp, African Development Bank president and Africa50 chairperson Dr Sidi Ould Tah, Africa50 CEO Alain Ebobissé and Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund CEO Sérgio Pimenta. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-IMAGE-1-13Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-tops-global-ai-usage-rankings/5yONP7Ero1NMXWrb 2026-08-13T13:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-13T12:10:31+02:00 Kenya tops global AI usage rankings Kenya AI adoption,DataReportal Digital 2026,Kenya AI policy 2026,Artificial intelligence usage Africa,Generative AI Kenya Kenya tops world in AI adoption, new global report shows. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-ai-kenya-13Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/sadc-puts-spotlight-on-ai-data-governance/JN1gP7OAw5wqjL6m 2026-08-13T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-13T11:55:05+02:00 SADC puts spotlight on AI data governance POTRAZ,World Bank,Smart Africa,Unesco,African Union Dr Beaullah Chirume, permanent secretary in Zimbabwe’s Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services (Image source: ICT ministry). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Dr-Beaullah-Chirume-13Aug2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ai-tool-usage-reaches-72-at-standard-bank/kLgB1MezYrPq59N4 2026-08-13T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-13T11:41:17+02:00 AI tool usage reaches 72% at Standard Bank Standard Bank Group,Generative AI adoption,Sim Tshabalala,Evident AI Index,Cloud migration banking Sim Tshabalala, Standard Bank Group CEO. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Sim-Tshabalala-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/finance-is-a-significant-factor-in-decarbonising-africas-ict-sector/Pero3qZ3Jr5vQb6m 2026-08-13T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-13T09:47:26+02:00 Finance is a significant factor in decarbonising Africa’s ICT sector Vodacom,ICT sector decarbonisation,Net zero Africa,Renewable energy financing,power purchase agreements Raisibe Morathi, Vodacom Group CFO. (Image: Vodacom) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Raisibe-Morathi-13Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-is-promoting-ai-driven-fibre-cut-sensing-to-reshape-the-resilience-of-digital-infrastructure-in-africa/VgZeyqJlBLV7djX9 2026-08-13T08:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-13T07:20:29+02:00 MTN is promoting AI-driven fibre cut sensing to reshape the resilience of digital infrastructure in Africa MTN,Huawei,AI fiber sensing,Fiber cut prevention,Abidjan PoC MTN is promoting AI-driven fibre cut sensing to reshape the resilience of digital infrastructure in Africa. (Image: Huawei) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Huawei-13Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-adds-ai-job-board-to-skills-portal/Pero37Z3JDLMQb6m 2026-08-13T08:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-13T06:24:26+02:00 MTN adds AI job board to skills portal MTN,MTN Skills Academy,AI job board,Youth employment Africa,digital skills gap Marina Madale, MTN Group executive: sustainability and shared value, said the 2026 International Youth Day theme captures the gap the Job Board seeks to address. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/10/Marina-Madale-08Oct2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-modernises-mineral-value-chain/LPp6V7rBNaK7DKQz 2026-08-12T13:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-12T12:35:59+02:00 Kenya modernises mineral value chain Kenya mining technology,John Tanui,Joseph Kitilit,National Mining Corporation Kenya,mineral exploration digital mapping John Tanui, principal secretary in the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/09/John-Tanui.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/uganda-tackles-growing-cyber-threats/P3gQ2MGAze1vnRD1 2026-08-12T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-12T11:55:35+02:00 Uganda tackles growing cyber threats Uganda cybersecurity conference,Michael Atingi-Ego,Nyombi Thembo,Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo,UCC Speaking at the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference in Kampala today, Governor Michael Atingi-Ego. (Image source: Bank of Uganda) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Nat-Cyber-Conference-Kampala-12Aug2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/blockchains-second-act-transforming-traditional-finance/LPwQ57lbe8lqNgkj 2026-08-12T12:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-12T11:18:31+02:00 Blockchain's second act: transforming traditional finance Dr Wiehann Olivier,Forvis Mazars Dr Wiehann Olivier, Partner and Global Co-Head of Digital Assets at Forvis Mazars. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/02/Wiehann-Olivier-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/egypt-accelerates-govt-digitisation-push/JBwErvn3WDP76Db2 2026-08-12T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-12T11:17:49+02:00 Egypt accelerates govt digitisation push Egypt government smart card,Raafat Hendy,Sherif Farouk,Digital Egypt,MCIT The development follows a joint operational review between Hendy and Sherif Farouk, Minister of Supply and Internal Trade. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Egypt-Card-System-12Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/time-has-become-the-litmus-test-for-erp-modernisation/G98YdMLGNQE7X2PD 2026-08-12T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-12T11:17:37+02:00 Time has become the litmus test for ERP modernisation Adele Esterhuizen,Braintree Adele Esterhuizen, Practice Head for Service Desk and Customer Experience at Braintree. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Adele-Esterhuizen-2026-NEW.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/security-has-an-identity-problem-and-its-not-just-technical/KzQenqjyxLyMZd2r 2026-08-12T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-12T11:15:45+02:00 Security has an identity problem – and it’s not just technical Kumar Vaibhav,In2IT Technologies Kumar Vaibhav, Lead Senior Solution Architect - Cybersecurity at In2IT. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/09/Kumar-Vaibhav-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/algeria-launches-public-service-ai/lwrKxv3Y1oyMmg1o 2026-08-12T11:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-12T10:52:33+02:00 Algeria launches public service AI Algeria AI roadmap,Kamel Baddari,North Africa tech sovereignty,public sector artificial intelligence,sovereign cloud compute Higher Education and Scientific Research minister Kamel Baddari sharing the AI coordinator meeting. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Higher-Education-Scientific-12Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nutanix-puts-agentic-ai-into-action-for-enterprises/nWJad7bNDgl7bjO1 2026-08-12T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-12T10:47:18+02:00 Nutanix puts agentic AI into action for enterprises Thomas Cornely,Nutanix,Nutanix Cloud Platform,MCP server,multicloud Thomas Cornely, executive vice-president, Product Management, Nutanix. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Thomas-Cornely-12Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/usability-shapes-africas-stablecoin-future/lLn14MmQz2RMJ6Aa 2026-08-12T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-12T10:03:55+02:00 Usability shapes Africa's stablecoin future Africa stablecoin adoption,WeFi,Maksym Sakharov,on-chain banking,cross-border payments Africa Maksym Sakharov, group chief executive officer and co-founder of digital banking platform WeFi. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Maksym-Sakharov-12Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lilongwe-gains-expanded-4g-access/kYbe9MXbZyzvAWpG 2026-08-12T09:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-11T14:11:46+02:00 Lilongwe gains expanded 4G access Converged Technology Networks.,Lilongwe 4G LTE,Brian Munyao Longwe,Unconnected.org,Internet Society Brian Munyao Longwe, chief executive officer of Convergence Technology Network. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Brian-Munyao-Longwe-AI-ENHANCED-11Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/bias-in-ai-chatbots-triggers-african-concern/4r1lyMR9aB67pmda 2026-08-11T14:05:17+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-11T13:54:42+02:00 Bias in AI chatbots triggers African concern Artificial intelligence governance,AI chatbots,large language models,content-moderation,Meta Oversight Board Chatbot political bias threatens African trust. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/10/chat-bot-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-tightens-cyber-cafe-rules-to-close-identity-gap/6GxRKqYQ1aAqb3Wj 2026-08-11T14:05:16+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-11T13:42:42+02:00 Kenya tightens cyber café rules to close identity gap Communications Authority of Kenya,National Cybersecurity Agency,Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act The Communications Authority of Kenya has applied new rules for operators of cyber café’s in the East African country. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-CA-1-11Aug2026-AI-ENHANCED.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/yasemin-bedir-takes-helm-of-mastercard-eemea-region/LPwQ5Mlbe2lvNgkj 2026-08-11T14:05:14+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-11T13:09:43+02:00 Yasemin Bedir takes helm of MasterCard EEMEA region MasterCard,payments,Fintech,Eastern Europe,Middle East Yasemin Bedir newly appointed president of Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) at MasterCard (Image source: MasterCard). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Yasemin-Bedir-11Aug2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenyas-nse-plots-east-africas-first-ai-focused-etf/VgZey7JlB4VqdjX9 2026-08-11T13:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-11T13:02:00+02:00 Kenya’s NSE plots East Africa's first AI-focused ETF ETF,NSE,Frank Mwiti,Tom Mulwa NSE chairman Tom Mulwa speaks during the Nairobi Securities Exchange listing ceremony for I&M Group PLC's Medium-Term Note. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Tom-Mulwa-11Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ethio-telecom-zte-expand-4g/KA3WwqdzpmX7rydZ 2026-08-11T13:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-11T12:38:20+02:00 Ethio Telecom, ZTE expand 4G Ethio Telecom,ZTE,Connectivity,4G,infrastructure Ethio Telecom and ZTE representatives, led by CEO Frehiwot Tamru and executive vice president and COO Xie Junshi. (Image source: Ethio Telecom). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Ethio-Telecom-ZTE-11Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mozambique-unodc-target-ransomware-threats/G98YdMLGNR27X2PD 2026-08-07T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-07T12:45:22+02:00 Mozambique, UNODC target ransomware threats INTIC,United Nations,ransomware,cyber threats,cybersecurity The ongoing campaign targets also electronic fraud, digital scams, improper data exposure, and ransomware (Image source: INTIC). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Mozambique-cybersecurity-07Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerian-mandates-telco-cybersecurity-budgets/mYZRX79gVLpqOgA8 2026-08-07T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-07T12:35:27+02:00 Nigerian mandates telco cybersecurity budgets NCC cybersecurity directive,Nigeria telecom security,Cyber Resilience Framework,Telecom cybersecurity budget,NITDA cybercrime loss Regulator mandates dedicated cybersecurity budgets for Nigerian telcos. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/07/32-cost-control-2022.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-group-opcos-deliver-double-digit-growth/GxwQDM1DPdW7lPVo 2026-08-17T09:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-07T12:11:42+02:00 MTN Group OpCos deliver double-digit growth MTN,MTN Uganda,Ambitious 2025,Mapula Bodibe,MTN Ghana Sylvia Mulinge, CEO of MTN Uganda, said the business recovered from earlier operational disruptions with improving momentum in the second quarter. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Sylvia-Mulinge-13March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kahindi-leads-raxio-uganda-growth/KA3WwMdzpEnvrydZ 2026-08-07T12:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-07T11:25:24+02:00 Kahindi leads Raxio Uganda growth Raxio Group,AI,Cloud,digital infrastructure,Digital transformation Dennis Kahindi, newly appointed general manager for Raxio Group Uganda (Image source: Raxio Group). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Dennis-Kahindi-07Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/building-africas-next-digital-chapter-with-multi-cloud/lLn14MmQzEPMJ6Aa 2026-08-07T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-07T11:13:18+02:00 Building Africa’s next digital chapter with multi-cloud Vinay Hiralall,Liquid C2 Vinay Hiralall, Chief Commercial Officer, Liquid C2. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Vinay-Hiralall-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-africas-mining-oil-and-gas-companies-need-a-cyber-security-strategy/KWEBb7yLbX1vmRjO 2026-08-07T12:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-07T11:11:41+02:00 Why Africa’s mining, oil and gas companies need a cyber security strategy Ignus de Villiers,Liquid C2 Ignus De Villiers, Managing Executive, Cyber Security at Liquid C2. (Image: AI-Enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Ignus-De-Villiers-AI-Enhanced-07Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/what-could-this-budget-achieve-if-it-were-structured-differently/PmxVEMKEOeBvQY85 2026-08-07T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-07T11:11:08+02:00 What could this budget achieve if it were structured differently? Spinnaker,Teko Mojaki Teko Mojaki, Managing Director, Spinnaker Support South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Teko-Mojaki-07AUG-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/moove-hits-21bn-unicorn-status/O2rQGqAERXkqd1ea 2026-08-07T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-07T10:41:44+02:00 Moove hits $2.1bn unicorn status Moove Series C,African tech unicorns,Mobility fintech Africa,Autonomous vehicle infrastructure,Enterprise fleet management Moove Co-founders Ladi Delano and Jide Odunsi. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Move-07Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/comesa-maps-regional-ai-strategy/LPp6VMrBNX6MDKQz 2026-08-07T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-07T10:28:36+02:00 COMESA maps regional AI strategy COMESA AI strategy,Digital inclusion Africa,Enterprise IT regional policy,Telecommunications harmonisation,Comesa Leonard Chitundu, telecommunications officer at the COMESA Secretariat. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Leonard-Chitundu-07Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mozambique-unveils-solar-powered-data-centre/Pero37Z3JXpMQb6m 2026-08-06T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-06T11:45:00+02:00 Mozambique unveils solar-powered data centre data centres,Eduardo Mondlane University,AI,clean energy,solar Mozambique’s ICT minister, Américo Muchanga (Image source ICT ministry). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Mozambique-uni-data-centre-06Aug2026-.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/botswana-namibia-sign-regional-ict-agreement/lwrKxq3Y1xm7mg1o 2026-08-06T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-06T11:34:29+02:00 Botswana, Namibia sign regional ICT agreement Botswana ICT,Namibia ICT,cross-border connectivity,SADC telecommunications,David Tshere David Tshere, minister of communications and innovation in Botswana. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/05/AFRICA-David-Tshere-25May2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-drafts-ai-bill-to-govern-public-sector-tech/PmxVE7KEOnpqQY85 2026-08-06T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-06T11:08:17+02:00 Malawi drafts AI bill to govern public sector tech Malawi ICT,Artificial Intelligence,Shadric Namalomba,e-government,public sector digital transformation Minister of information and communications technology Shadric Namalomba said the legal and policy foundation is required to support emerging technologies across the public sector. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/AFRICA-Malawi-ICT-Minister-30Apr2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/absa-speeds-up-debt-review-with-ai/xnklOqz1QZmM4Ymz 2026-08-06T11:05:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-06T10:09:28+02:00 Absa speeds up debt review with AI Absa,debt review,Artificial Intelligence,Optical Character Recognition,banking automation Absa automates SA debt review. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/10/Absa-15Oct2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/light-beams-bridge-lagos-fibre-gaps/wbrpOMg2RpE7DLZn 2026-08-06T09:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-06T08:39:41+02:00 Light beams bridge Lagos fibre gaps Lagos connectivity,Liquid Intelligent Technologies,Taara Lightbridge,wireless optical communication,enterprise networks Google spinout Taara is using light-beam technology for data center and large enterprise network connectivity across Lagos, Nigeria. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Aerial-Lagos-06Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-sa-sign-digital-customs-deal/raYAyqorGalMJ38N 2026-08-05T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-05T12:53:11+02:00 Malawi, SA sign digital customs deal Malawi Revenue Authority.,South African Revenue Service,Digital customs platform,Felix Tambulasi,Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu Malawi and South Africa partner to deal with digital trade fraud. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-AI-Enhanced-Malawi-SA-partner-05Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/diversity-needs-to-start-with-technology-not-just-the-workforce/KBpdg7pmBbZMLEew 2026-08-05T13:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-05T12:51:00+02:00 Diversity needs to start with technology, not just the workforce Maureen Phiri,Oxyon People Solutions Maureen Phiri, Director at Oxyon People Solutions. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/04/Maureen-Phiri-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/technology-is-reshaping-sas-safety-and-security-sector/rW1xL75ngOQMRk6m 2026-08-05T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-05T12:49:11+02:00 Technology is reshaping SA's safety and security sector Vukani Memela,SASSETA Vukani Memela; Acting CEO of SASSETA. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Vukani-Memela-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/you-dont-have-to-search-far-to-recognise-that-medtech-ai-regulatory-has-a-talent-problem/8OKdWqDXxVwqbznQ 2026-08-05T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-05T12:47:03+02:00 You don’t have to search far to recognise that MedTech AI regulatory has a talent problem Ivor Campbell,Snedden Campbell Ivor Campbell is Chief Executive of Snedden Campbell, a specialist recruitment consultant for the global medical technology industry. (Image: AI Enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Ivor-Campbell-AI-Enhanced-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-closes-in-on-key-infrastructure-landlord-status/wbrpOqg2RWEMDLZn 2026-08-05T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-05T12:04:06+02:00 MTN closes in on key infrastructure landlord status MTN Group,IHS Towers,Digital infrastructure landlord,Ralph Mupita,tower infrastructure Towers are a critical value-creation driver that will strengthen MTN's strategic and financial position for the future, said Ralph Mupita, Group CEO of MTN Group https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/08/RESIZED-Ralph-Mupita-18Aug2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/paratus-namibia-brings-resilient-connectivity-solutions-to-mining-expo-2026/G98Yd7LGNWdvX2PD 2026-08-05T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-05T11:02:00+02:00 Paratus Namibia brings resilient connectivity solutions to Mining Expo 2026 Paratus Namibia,Mining Expo 2026,Cherica Levin,Christo van Wyk,PABX Paratus Namibia Sales Executives Cherica Levin and Christo van Wyk at the Paratus Namibia stand during the Mining Expo 2026. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Paratus-05Aug2026-2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-taps-deloitte-for-ai/KzQenMjyxWY7Zd2r 2026-08-05T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-05T10:51:02+02:00 Namibia taps Deloitte for AI Artificial Intelligence,AI strategy framework,Deloitte & Touche,Namibia,Emma Theofelus Namibia engages Deloitte & Touche to accelerate AI roadmap. (Image source: Namibian ICT Ministry) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Namibia-DeloitteTouche-05Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/uganda-receives-57m-atc-contribution/VgZeyqJlBKA7djX9 2026-08-05T11:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-05T10:24:48+02:00 Uganda receives $5.7m ATC contribution American Tower Corporation,UCC,Financials,infrastructure,digital inclusion Officials described the contribution as a demonstration of the power of partnership between the government and the private sector in advancing the nation’s digital transformation agenda (Image source: UCC). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-American-Tower-Corporation-Uganda-05Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/fao-smart-africa-launch-farming-challenge/lwrKxq3Y1B87mg1o 2026-08-05T11:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-05T10:05:28+02:00 FAO, Smart Africa launch farming challenge Innovate Africa Challenge,Smart Africa,FAO,AI,Smart agriculture Priority is given to scalable solutions that actively serve smallholder farmers, women, and youth while adhering to responsible AI guidelines (Image enhanced with AI). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-AI-Enhanced-Smart-Africa-04Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-reviews-digital-land-workflows/rW1xLv5ngAp7Rk6m 2026-08-04T13:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-04T12:06:59+02:00 Malawi reviews digital land workflows Malawi,Land Information Management System,LIMS,land administration,land digitisation Chimwemwe Chipungu , Malawi's minister of lands. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Chimwemwe-Chipungu-04Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ai-transforms-africas-cybercrime-economy/G98YdMLGN9d7X2PD 2026-08-04T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-04T11:27:49+02:00 AI transforms Africa’s cybercrime economy NTERPOL,MasterCard,TrendAI,cybersecurity,cyberattack Neal Jetton, director of INTERPOL’s Cybercrime Directorate. (Image source: Neal Jetton's LinkedIn page) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-AI-Enhanced-Neal-Jetton-04Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-details-cryptocurrency-tax-obligations/KA3WwMdzpVbvrydZ 2026-08-04T11:05:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-04T10:12:53+02:00 Nigeria details cryptocurrency tax obligations Nigeria,cryptocurrency,virtual assets,digital assets,crypto tax Zacch Adedeji, executive chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-AI-Enhanced-Zacch-Adedeji-04Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/journalists-join-ghanas-cybercrime-fight/WnxpE74YJeVMV8XL 2026-08-04T10:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-04T09:30:21+02:00 Journalists join Ghana’s cybercrime fight Ghana,cybersecurity,cybercrime,community media,journalists Ghana, Czech Republic expand ties through major cybersecurity initiative. (Image source: Czech Republic Embassy) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Ghana-Czech-Rep-cybersecurity-04Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/airtel-shifts-nxtra-completion-deadline/mQwkoq6Y9XVM3r9A 2026-08-04T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-04T09:08:13+02:00 Airtel shifts Nxtra completion deadline Airtel Kenya,Nxtra by Airtel Africa,Tatu City,data centre,Djibril Tobe Newly appointed Airtel Kenya managing director Djibril Tobe at Monday’s Bizna Wallet launch. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Djibril-Tobe-04Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/safaricom-posts-record-dividend-payout/lwrKxq3Y1mX7mg1o 2026-08-03T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-03T12:04:22+02:00 Safaricom posts record dividend payout Safaricom,dividend,Kenya,M-Pesa,Vodacom Dr. Peter Ndegwa, Group CEO, presents Safaricom' s 2026 performance and future growth strategy during the Annual General Meeting, attended by more than 56,000 shareholders. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Peter-Ndegwa-03Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-expands-deep-tech-skills-pipeline/nWJadvbND1yvbjO1 2026-08-03T12:05:13+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-03T11:49:52+02:00 Nigeria expands deep-tech skills pipeline Nigeria,Miva Open University,Terra Industries,Drones,robotics Miva and Terra executive during the partnership event. (Image AI enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-AI-Enhanced-Miva-Terra-03Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-rise-of-the-ministers-of-defence-in-south-african-boardrooms/lLn147mQz1G7J6Aa 2026-08-03T12:05:12+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-03T11:48:16+02:00 The rise of the 'ministers of defence' in South African boardrooms 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/choosing-the-right-storage-strategy-in-the-age-of-ai/KWEBbvyLbB5qmRjO 2026-08-03T12:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-03T11:46:33+02:00 Choosing the right storage strategy in the age of AI Mandi Pietersen,Dariel Mandi Pietersen, Senior Cloud &and Systems Administrator, Dariel. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Mandi-Pietersen-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/tlou-energy-targets-botswana-data-growth/PmxVE7KEO8bqQY85 2026-08-03T12:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-03T11:41:53+02:00 Tlou Energy targets Botswana data growth Tlou Energy,Botswana,Kala Data Centre,Lesedi project,gas-to-power Dr Ian Campbell, executive chairman of Tlou Energy. (Image source: Tlou Energy- AI enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-AI-Enhanced-Ian-Campbell-03Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-trusted-message-why-verified-channels-are-now-bankings-strongest-defence/WnxpEv4YJmP7V8XL 2026-08-03T12:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-03T11:40:39+02:00 The trusted message: Why verified channels are now banking’s strongest defence Brighton Chidoma,Infobip Brighton Chidoma, Senior Client Success Executive at Infobip. (AI Enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/Brighton-Chidoma-AI-Enhanced-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lesotho-secures-62bn-kobong-investment/5yONPvEro837XWrb 2026-08-03T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-03T11:05:01+02:00 Lesotho secures $6.2bn Kobong investment Lesotho,Kobong Project,Convalt Energy,hydropower,AI data centre ICT minister Nthati Moorosi at the public launch of the Kobong Project in Maseru (Image source: Lesotho government). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/08/AFRICA-Lesotho-secures-AI-US-03Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-ghana-posts-strong-interim-results/rxP3jMBE2KX7A2ye 2026-08-03T11:05:04+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-03T10:44:41+02:00 MTN Ghana posts strong interim results MTN Ghana,Stephen Blewett,Telecoms,Fintech,mobile-money MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett said the company continued to see strong commercial momentum across its data, fintech and digital businesses. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-MTN-Ghana-CEO-02March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/datatec-unit-expands-with-loial-deal/6GxRKMYQ1P9Mb3Wj 2026-08-03T10:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-03T09:15:56+02:00 Datatec unit expands with Loial deal Datatec,Logicalis USA,Loial,cybersecurity,Managed services Datatec CEO Jens Montanana. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/12/Jens-Montanana-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ai-shifts-it-role-from-operator-to-orchestrator/KBpdgvpmB4V7LEew 2026-08-03T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-03T09:05:55+02:00 AI shifts IT role from operator to orchestrator Dan Hauenstein,SolarWinds,SW1,resilient IT environments,ATS Network Management Dan Hauenstein, VP of Product Marketing at SolarWinds. (Image: AI Enhanced) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/08/Dan-Hauenstein-AI-Enhanced-03Aug2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/google-cloud-ai-adoption-gains-momentum-in-africa/8OKdWMDXxrLMbznQ 2026-08-03T09:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-08-03T08:58:23+02:00 Google Cloud, AI adoption gains momentum in Africa Google Cloud Africa Summit,Google’s Gemini Enterprise agentic AI,Gregory MacLennan,Digicloud Africa Gregory MacLennan, CEO and co-founder of Digicloud Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/10/RESIZED-Gregory-MacLennan-15Oct2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-realtime-monitoring-has-become-the-new-backbone-of-data-centre-resilience/KPNG878NLB9q4mwD 2026-07-31T14:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-31T13:25:49+02:00 Why real‑time monitoring has become the new backbone of data centre resilience Wiaan Vermaak,Digital Parks Africa Wiaan Vermaak, CCO at Digital Parks Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/Wiaan-Vermaak-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/employee-use-of-ai-could-put-your-legal-position-at-risk/DZQ58MV8m4RvzXy2 2026-07-31T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-31T13:23:16+02:00 Employee use of AI could put your legal position at risk Tebogo Sibidla,Werksmans Attorneys Tebogo Sibidla, Director in Werksmans Attorneys' Digital Media and Electronic Communications practice. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/Tebogo-Sibidla-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/how-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-shows-enterprise-ai-starts-with-devices-not-the-data-centre/G98YdqLGN3XMX2PD 2026-07-31T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-31T13:21:59+02:00 How the FIFA World Cup 2026 shows enterprise AI starts with devices, not the data centre Thibault Dousson,Lenovo META Thibault Dousson, Director, Services and Solutions Group, Lenovo, META. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/Thibault-Dousson-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lesotho-steps-up-national-cyber-security/Pero3qZ3J4jvQb6m 2026-07-31T13:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-31T12:44:30+02:00 Lesotho steps up national cyber security Lesotho Communications Authority,cybersecurity,cyber threat,Digital transformation,digital infrastructure National Computer Security Incident Response Team and the National Cybersecurity Forum members. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Lesotho-cybersecurity-team-31July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cisco-explores-ai-for-nigeria-farmers/nWJadMbNDjyMbjO1 2026-07-31T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-31T12:30:32+02:00 Cisco explores AI for Nigeria farmers Cisco,Nigeria,Artificial Intelligence,agriculture,smallholder farmers Brian Tippens, chief social impact and inclusion Officer at Cisco, said the company is assessing practical AI applications to help farmers combine local knowledge with data insights. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/Brian-Tippens-31July2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-sets-software-quality-standards/KzQenMjyxBL7Zd2r 2026-07-31T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-31T12:12:01+02:00 Nigeria sets software quality standards Nigeria,NITDA,Software quality assurance,cybersecurity,IT governance 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/telecom-namibia-prolongs-acting-ceo-tenure/wbrpO7g2RBGvDLZn 2026-07-31T12:05:12+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-31T11:53:22+02:00 Telecom Namibia prolongs acting CEO tenure Telecom Namibia,Telecoms,CRASA,SADC,Namibia Telecom Namibia has extended the appointment of Armando Perny as acting chief executive officer for a further six months. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Armando-Perny-31July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/piracy-costs-kenya-712m-annually/j5alrvQArJyvpYQk 2026-07-31T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-31T11:41:04+02:00 Piracy costs Kenya $712m annually Kenya,digital piracy,cybercrime,Content piracy,ICT policy Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy of Kenya, William Kabogo Gitau. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-William-Kabogo-Gitau-31July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-nigeria-profit-jumps-70-in-h1/lLn147mQzaB7J6Aa 2026-07-31T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-31T11:16:36+02:00 MTN Nigeria profit jumps 70% in H1 MTN Nigeria,MTN Group,Financial Results,Profit growth,revenue Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, said inflation and global pressures kept conditions challenging, though Naira stability supported planning and cost control. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-MTN-Nigeria-CEO-23Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cyberattack-hits-unitel-during-market-debut/Pero37Z3JylMQb6m 2026-07-30T13:05:13+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-30T12:44:11+02:00 Cyberattack hits Unitel during market debut Unitel,Financials,IPO,privatisation,stock exchange The listing is part of the state’s PROPRIV privatisation programme, which seeks to reduce state involvement in key economic sectors (Image source: Unitel). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Unitel-30July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/presidency-hack-raises-kenya-security-concerns/j5alrvQAr3dvpYQk 2026-07-30T13:05:12+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-30T12:13:24+02:00 Presidency hack raises Kenya security concerns Kenya,cybersecurity,cyberattack,Presidency website,Government systems Hackers breached Kenya’s presidency website on 18 July 2026, targeting President William Ruto. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/05/William-Ruto.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/solar-project-targets-malawi-energy-security/KjlyrvwBr96qk6am 2026-07-30T12:05:15+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-30T11:38:05+02:00 Solar project targets Malawi energy security Malawi,China,solar energy,renewable energy,Capital Hill Solarisation Project Malawi targets $540,000 annual savings through Capital Hill solar project. (Image source: 123RF, created via GenAI) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/10/light-bulb-grass-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/rwanda-moves-to-end-legacy-networks/rxP3jMBE2xl7A2ye 2026-07-30T12:05:13+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-30T11:05:42+02:00 Rwanda moves to end legacy networks Ministry of ICT and Innovation,RURA.,2G,3G,4G Rwanda phases out 2G, 3G networks. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/1425044597.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/onafriq-privy-boost-cross-border-transactions/WnpNgM21ZQP7VrGd 2026-07-30T11:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-30T10:48:32+02:00 Onafriq, Privy boost cross-border transactions Onafriq,Privy,Stablecoins,Digital payments,Cross-border payments Payment inefficiencies are pushing African fintech companies toward stablecoin infrastructure. (Image created via ChatGPT) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/Africa-stablecoins-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-taps-chiefs-for-network-rollout/LPwQ57lbeY5qNgkj 2026-07-30T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-30T10:29:04+02:00 Namibia taps chiefs for network rollout Namibia,ICT ministry Namibia,CRAN,Telecom Namibia,MTC Emma Theofelus, minister of ICT in Namibia, said the government remains committed to strengthening engagement with communities. (Image source: Namibia ICT Ministry) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Namibia-ICT-minister-30July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/dreams-sold-lives-stolen-the-twin-tragedy-of-sa-youth-trafficked-abroad-and-african-migrants-exploited-in-sa/KzQenqjyxKKMZd2r 2026-07-30T11:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-30T10:07:54+02:00 Dreams sold, lives stolen: The twin tragedy of SA youth trafficked abroad and African migrants exploited in SA Adv Lawrence Muravha,Expert Anti-Financial Crime Adv Lawrence Muravha, Expert Anti-Financial Crime. (Image: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/12/Bateleur-Lawrence-Muravha-09Dec2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/dell-powerstore-for-nutanix-cloud-platform-is-now-available-with-nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-76/Pero3MZ3JBlqQb6m 2026-07-30T10:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-30T09:41:13+02:00 Dell PowerStore for Nutanix Cloud Platform is now available with Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure 7.6 Dell PowerStore,NVMe all-flash storage,Nutanix,Helder Queiros Helder Queiros, Senior Director, OEM & Alliances, APJ, Nutanix. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/07/Helder-Queiros-30July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cable-cuts-expose-west-africa-connectivity-risks/KWEBb7yLbmnvmRjO 2026-07-30T10:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-30T09:08:59+02:00 Cable cuts expose West Africa connectivity risks EllaLink,Philippe Dumont In a recent ITWeb Africa interview, Philippe Dumont, CEO of EllaLink, said route diversity is key to ensuring connectivity. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Philippe-Dumont-27July2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/clydestone-ghana-sues-mtn-over-mobile-money/lwrKxq3Y1YW7mg1o 2026-07-29T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-29T12:55:34+02:00 Clydestone Ghana sues MTN over mobile money Clydestone Ghana Plc,MTN Ghana,MTN Group,MobileMoney Fintech Limited,intellectual property Ghana fintech alleges MTN used mobile money IP without authorisation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/08/MTN-head-office-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/university-of-ghana-embeds-coding-programme/P3gQ2MGAzA2vnRD1 2026-07-29T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-29T11:43:06+02:00 University of Ghana embeds coding programme University of Ghana,digital skills,AI,coding,innovation Samuel Nartey George, Ghana’s ICT minister (Image source: ICT ministry, Facebook). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Samuel-Nartety-George-29July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/south-korea-backs-kenya-port-digitalisation/WnpNgM21Z1K7VrGd 2026-07-29T12:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-29T11:14:12+02:00 South Korea backs Kenya port digitalisation Kenya Ports Authority,South Korea,Port of Mombasa,Digitalisation,Maritime technology Kenya Ports Authority CEO Captain William Ruto. (Image source: Kenya Ports Authority) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Korea-Kenya-Ports-29July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/konecta-launches-genai-hub-in-egypt/8OKdWMDXxYOMbznQ 2026-07-29T11:05:15+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-29T10:56:56+02:00 Konecta launches GenAI hub in Egypt Konecta,ITIDA,AI,IOT,digitisation The Cairo-based Centre of Excellence will design, develop, and deploy advanced generative and agentic AI solutions to support Konecta’s global operations (Image source: supplied). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Konecta-invest-29July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cyber-resilience-will-determine-who-wins-botswanas-digital-future/KzQenqjyxVpMZd2r 2026-07-29T11:05:13+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-29T10:54:38+02:00 Cyber resilience will determine who wins Botswana’s digital future Odirile Tamajobe,Liquid Intelligent Technologies Odirile Tamajobe, Managing Director, Liquid Intelligent Technologies Botswana. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/Odirile-Tamajobe-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-value-of-advisory-services-for-critical-infrastructure-in-west-africa/wbrpOMg2RY17DLZn 2026-07-29T11:05:12+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-29T10:53:24+02:00 The value of advisory services for critical infrastructure in West Africa Nnadozie Ogbuehi,Schneider Electric Nnadozie Ogbuehi, Vice President for Services, SSA at Schneider Electric. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/06/Nnadozie-Ogbuehi-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/south-africas-digital-future-depends-on-cyber-resilience/VgZeyvJlBo3MdjX9 2026-07-29T11:05:10+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-29T10:52:20+02:00 South Africa's digital future depends on cyber resilience Kgomotso Lebele,Accenture Kgomotso Lebele, Country Managing Director for Accenture, South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/Kgomotso-Lebele-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mauritius-launches-ai-readiness-survey/GxwQDM1DPZj7lPVo 2026-07-29T11:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-29T10:25:52+02:00 Mauritius launches AI readiness survey Mauritius,Avinash Ramtohul,Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry,Artificial Intelligence Adoption,Readiness and Governance Survey Avinash Ramtohul, minister of information technology, communication and innovation of Mauritius, welcomed the launch. (Image source: Government Information Services). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Mauritius-ICT-minister-29July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/huawei-advances-ai-solutions-in-south-africa/RgeVDqPRkYb7KJN3 2026-07-29T11:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-29T10:04:35+02:00 Huawei advances AI solutions in South Africa Huawei South Africa,partner ecosystem,Digital transformation,Artificial Intelligence,AI Lucas Xia, director of enterprise partner development and management at Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Lucas-Xia-29July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-sets-standards-for-ai-workers/raYAyMorGzX7J38N 2026-07-28T14:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-28T13:37:00+02:00 Kenya sets standards for AI workers Kenya,AI Policy,Artificial Intelligence,Labour protections,Content moderators John Tanui, principal secretary for ICT and the digital economy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/06/AFRICA-PS-Tanui-18June2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/us-army-boosts-africa-cyber-cooperation/KPNG8v8NLXwM4mwD 2026-07-28T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-28T13:10:24+02:00 US Army boosts Africa cyber cooperation US Army Europe and Africa,cybersecurity,Cyber summit,Africa,digital security Maj. Gen. Garrett Yee, vice president for the Army and Defense Agency Sector at General Dynamics Information Technology, opened the summit. (Image source: US Army) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Garrett-Yee-28July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cisco-appoints-eldeeb-as-africa-md/GxwQDM1DPmd7lPVo 2026-07-28T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-28T12:34:36+02:00 Cisco appoints Eldeeb as Africa MD Cisco,VMware,AMD,Microsoft,AI Ossama Eldeeb, newly appointed managing director for Africa at Cisco (Image source: Cisco). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Ossama-Eldeeb-28July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ellalink-promotes-route-diversity-for-resilience/KA3WwMdzpYWvrydZ 2026-07-28T13:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-28T12:12:47+02:00 EllaLink promotes route diversity for resilience subsea cables,West Africa,Internet outages,network resilience,Connectivity In a recent ITWeb Africa interview, Philippe Dumont, CEO of EllaLink, said route diversity is key to ensuring connectivity. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Philippe-Dumont-27July2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/dimension-data-backs-fibre-infrastructure-growth/j5alr7QArge7pYQk 2026-07-28T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-28T11:57:02+02:00 Dimension Data backs fibre infrastructure growth Dimension Data Limited,Pathway Advisors Limited,Deloitte,STL,Fidelity Bank Dimension Data Limited team and investing partners. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-DiData-Nigeria-28July2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/neill-nortje-appointed-new-country-manager-of-paratus-zambia/JN1gP7OAw4RqjL6m 2026-07-28T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-28T11:04:53+02:00 Neill Nortje appointed new country manager of Paratus Zambia Paratus Zambia,Neill Nortje,Zambian telco,Schalk Erasmus,Lusaka Tier III data centre Neill Nortje, Country Manager for Paratus Zambia. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/07/Neill-Nortje-28July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-real-reason-behind-all-those-failed-enterprise-ai-projects/GxwQDM1D38Z7lPVo 2026-07-27T14:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-27T13:49:23+02:00 The real reason behind all those failed enterprise AI projects Warren Olivier,Cloudera Warren Olivier, Regional Vice President for Africa, Cloudera. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2022/08/Warren-Olivier-2022.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/managing-direct-liquid-cooling-deployment-risks-in-ai-data-centres/Pero3MZ31LgqQb6m 2026-07-27T14:05:07+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-27T13:48:26+02:00 Managing direct liquid cooling deployment risks in AI data centres Canninah Dladla,Schneider Electric Canninah Dladla, Cluster President for Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Canninah-Dladla-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/from-municipal-offices-to-digital-services/RgeVDqPRm687KJN3 2026-07-27T14:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-27T13:47:24+02:00 From municipal offices to digital services Henk Steyn,Interfile Henk Steyn Development Manager at Interfile. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/Henk-Steyn-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africa-launches-ai-initiative-for-languages/lwrKxv3YP6pMmg1o 2026-07-27T14:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-27T13:12:25+02:00 Africa launches AI initiative for languages African Telecommunications Union,GSMA,Zindi,AI,digital inclusion Angela Wamola, head of Africa, GSMA (Image source: AfDB Group). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Angela-Wamola-27July2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-tackles-telecom-energy-costs/lLn14MmQe9zMJ6Aa 2026-07-27T13:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-27T12:53:51+02:00 Nigeria tackles telecom energy costs Nigeria,NCC,Rural Electrification Agency,telecom infrastructure,renewable energy The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Rural Electrification Agency executives during the signing event. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Nigerian-Comms-Commission-27July2926.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lupiya-disburses-226m-in-digital-loans/WnxpE74YZwNMV8XL 2026-07-27T13:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-27T12:33:10+02:00 Lupiya disburses $226m in digital loans Lupiya Financial Services,Zambia,Fintech,digital lending,Mobile loans Lupiya expands digital lending across Zambia. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/09/RESIZED-Lupiya.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-advances-cybersecurity-smart-city-plans/mQwkoq6YJr8M3r9A 2026-07-27T13:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-27T12:18:27+02:00 Malawi advances cybersecurity, smart city plans MACRA,Malawi,Digital transformation,cybersecurity,smart city MACRA director general Dr Mayamiko Nkoloma outlined the reforms during a briefing to the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances and Public Sector Reforms. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Mayamiko-Nkoloma-15Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mwale-to-lead-african-telecoms-union/JN1gP7OAERjqjL6m 2026-07-27T12:05:09+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-27T11:54:45+02:00 Mwale to lead African telecoms union African Telecommunications Union,AI,cybersecurity,infrastructure,Connectivity Kezias Kazuba Mwale has served as the union’s director for radiocommunications since 2012 and previously held spectrum engineering and management responsibilities at the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-ATU-27July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/sa-built-ai-expands-into-global-markets/Gb3BwMWadGKv2k6V 2026-07-27T12:05:08+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-27T11:26:24+02:00 SA-built AI expands into global markets Domanski.AI,Mack Brands,Vanta platform,Artificial Intelligence,enterprise AI Paul Domanski (Domanski.AI) and Nic Mack (Mack Brands) concluded the partnership at Mack Brands; Cape Town headquarters. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/07/AFRICA-Image-24July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/how-to-easily-prove-your-network-success-with-bert-testing/xnklOvz14Xgq4Ymz 2026-07-27T12:05:06+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-27T11:02:00+02:00 How to easily prove your network success with BERT testing BERT testing,Certification testing,Ethernet Cable,System integrations,TIA BERT is the perfect tool for projects like system integrations, upgrades or additions. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/07/ICLogistix-27July2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vodacom-mobile-money-hits-548bn/kYbe9MXbPByvAWpG 2026-07-27T12:05:05+02:00 daily 0.5 ITWeb Africa en 2026-07-27T11:01:23+02:00 Vodacom mobile money hits $548bn Shameel Joosub,Vodacom,super app,VodaPay,Vodacom Business Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/brainstorm/pictures/2026/06/Shameel-Joosub.jpg