https://itweb.africa/article/vodacom-tanzania-boosts-m-pesa-with-28m-upgrade/Pero3qZ3waavQb6m 2026-04-02T14:05:05+02:00 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 1.0 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 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 never 0.75 Jean-Marie Kananura, Chief Investment Officer, Kigali International Financial Centre. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Jean-Marie-Kananura-17March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-expedites-electronic-ids-issuance/j5alr7QApo87pYQk 2026-03-16T14:05:07+02:00 never 0.75 The IDs enable the beneficiaries to access education, banking services, employment and other essential services that the Southern African country offers. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Lucia-Lipumbu-16March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zimbabwe-unveils-five-year-strategy-for-ai-innovation/PmxVEMKELYkvQY85 2026-03-16T16:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Zimbabwe's President Emerson Mnangagwa launched the five-year AI Strategy on Friday in Harare. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/03/Emmerson-Mnangagwa.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-sustainable-workflows-are-becoming-a-key-driver-of-employee-experience/G98YdqLGVNVMX2PD 2026-03-16T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Greg Griffith, Product Marketing Team Lead at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/09/Greg-Griffith-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/orange-tunisia-unveils-next-gen-satellite-solution/j5alrMQApr8MpYQk 2026-03-16T11:05:06+02:00 never 0.75 Orange Satellite aims to provide reliable low- and high-orbit satellite solutions that complement its existing terrestrial networks. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/232725576-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-ghana-trigger-stunning-45-surge-in-mtn-dividends/DZQ58vV8XmLMzXy2 2026-03-16T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Ralph Mupita, President and CEO of MTN Group, says strong performances from MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana, alongside resilient growth in MTN South Africa, powered the telecom giant’s exceptional 2025 results and a 45% jump in dividends. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/10/RESIZED-MTN-Group-President-16Oct2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawis-talent-gets-a-boost-as-canal-steps-in/8OKdWMDXP2bMbznQ 2026-03-13T14:05:06+02:00 never 0.75 The broadcaster plans to continue supporting African creatives by investing in local content production and expanding access to its broadcasting platforms. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/10/Canal-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/rwandas-fintech-centre-sets-the-stage-for-growth/mYZRX79gzjLqOgA8 2026-03-13T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Paula Ingabire, minister of ICT and Innovation at the launch of Rwanda Fintech Centre. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-ICT-Minister-Rwanda-13March2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ethio-telecom-pursues-italian-funding-for-digital-agenda/lwrKxv3YRPNMmg1o 2026-03-13T12:05:04+02:00 never 0.75 Carlo Rossotto, director of development cooperation and international institutional relations at CDP with Ethio Telecom CEO, Frehiwot Tamru. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Ethio-Telecom-13March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-rwanda-sign-fintech-passport-deal/dgp45qaBb8kvX9l8 2026-03-13T11:05:09+02:00 never 0.75 Soraya Hakuziyaremye, governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, and Gerald Nyaoma, deputy governor of the Central Bank of Kenya.” https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Rwanda-Kenya-fintech-deal-13March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-uganda-data-fintech-push-fuels-double-digit-growth/O2rQGqAEQYnqd1ea 2026-03-13T11:05:06+02:00 never 0.75 Sylvia Mulinge, CEO of MTN Uganda, lauded data and mobile money services for achieving double-digit revenue growth in 2025. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Sylvia-Mulinge-13March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/fintech-trio-debuts-trustnet-ai-platform-in-ghana/Olx4zMkajxDv56km 2026-03-13T11:05:04+02:00 never 0.75 TrustNET is the result of a partnership between BlueSPACE, INETCO, and Sumsub. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/126712774-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vodacom-lesotho-invests-40m-to-supercharge-connectivity/P3gQ2qGAJZZ7nRD1 2026-03-13T10:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Mohale Ralebitso, managing director of Vodacom Lesotho. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Mohale-Ralebits-13March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/botswana-unveils-initiative-to-support-start-ups/WnpNgq21nRaMVrGd 2026-03-13T09:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Botswana’s Ministry of Communications and Innovation joined innovation leaders at the launch of the Scalar Botswana Innovation Program in Gaborone. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Scalar-Botswana-13March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/healthcare-under-attack-why-cybersecurity-is-now-critical-care/G98Yd7LGVjEvX2PD 2026-03-12T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Kerissa Varma, Microsoft Chief Security Advisor, Africa. (Image: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/Kerissa-Varma-Feb-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/owning-safety-tech-isnt-enough-its-activating-it-that-saves-lives/nWJadvbNQ9lvbjO1 2026-03-12T12:05:09+02:00 never 0.75 Kaylin Phillips, Product Manager at Netstar focusing on digital consumer safety. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Kaylin-Phillips-March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-evolving-grid-why-flexibility-reliability-are-important/dgp45MaBbgNqX9l8 2026-03-12T12:05:08+02:00 never 0.75 Taru Madangombe, Vice President for Power and Grid Segment, MEA at Schneider Electric. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Taru-Madagombe-March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ixafrica-hosts-kenyas-first-sovereign-hosted-ai-cloud/rxP3jMBE3V47A2ye 2026-03-12T11:05:07+02:00 never 0.75 The launch is the result of a strategic collaboration between iXAfrica Data Centres, Atlancis Technologies Limited, and Everse Technology Limited. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Kenya-AI-platform-12March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zimbabwes-200m-quest-to-boost-connectivity/kLgB17ezPVLM59N4 2026-03-12T11:05:06+02:00 never 0.75 Mthuli Ncube, Zimbabwe's finance minister. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/12/RESIZED-Ncube.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/liquid-c2-deploys-ai-led-cyber-security-training/6GxRKMYQebAMb3Wj 2026-03-12T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Liquid C2 and CyberCoach partner to boost Africa’s cybersecurity skills. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Liquid-Cybercoach.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ghana-nabs-93-nigerians-in-cybercrime-crackdown/KPNG8v8Ne3rM4mwD 2026-03-12T10:05:08+02:00 never 0.75 Ghana Immigration Service officers display laptops, mobile phones and counterfeit currency seized during a raid on suspected cybercrime houses at Devtraco Estate in Accra, where 93 Nigerian nationals were arrested and 73 victims rescued. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/12/law-justice-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/sadc-countries-unite-to-slash-roaming-charges/mYZRX79gzdaqOgA8 2026-03-12T10:05:06+02:00 never 0.75 Five SADC countries have agreed to eliminate roaming costs. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/12/5G-phone-network-earth-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-unveils-body-worn-camera-system/GxwQDM1DYOV7lPVo 2026-03-12T10:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 The cameras will be complemented by four data-storage servers and integrated docking stations to manage the footage effectively. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Kenya-Revenue-12March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ghana-dives-into-crypto-future-with-new-sandbox/KA3WwMdzdkXvrydZ 2026-03-12T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Dr James Klutse Avedzi, Ghana Securities and Exchange Commission’s acting director-general. (Image Source: SEC-Ghana) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Dr-James-Klutse-Avedzi-11March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/tiktok-expands-ai-literacy-funding-to-tackle-deepfakes/kLgB1MezPwLq59N4 2026-03-11T14:05:09+02:00 never 0.75 TikTok has pumped in an $200 000 investment to expand AI media literacy programmes and combat deepfakes and online misinformation across Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/01/TikTok-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/chikwama-pay-intros-whatsapp-banking-across-sadc/o1Jr5qxPxwWqKdWL 2026-03-11T14:05:07+02:00 never 0.75 Kesheni Moodley is the regional director at Paymentology. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Kesheni-Moodley-21Jan2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-stock-exchange-sees-surge-in-digital-trade/4r1lyMR9YW67pmda 2026-03-11T14:05:06+02:00 never 0.75 fs Stock Market 2018 Zambia's stock exchange has had a significant favourable reception of its mobile application, with more than 33 000 registrations since its inception. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2018/12/resized/-fs-Stock-Market-2018.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerian-fintechs-gear-up-to-combat-fraud/KPNG878NeQrq4mwD 2026-03-11T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Yemi Cardoso. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Yemi-Cardoso-11March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mauritius-plans-to-reinforce-social-media-laws/VgZey7JljnVqdjX9 2026-03-11T14:05:04+02:00 never 0.75 Avinash Ramtohul, minister of information technology, communication and innovation for Mauritius. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Avinash-Ramtohul-11March2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-moves-to-strengthen-childrens-online-safety/GxwQD71DYYWvlPVo 2026-03-11T11:05:06+02:00 never 0.75 Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, says the government is consulting widely on new policies—including possible social media age limits—to better protect Nigerian children from cyberbullying, exploitation and harmful online content. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-ICT-Nigeria-minister-21Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/somalia-unveils-national-cyber-security-centre/o1Jr5MxPxx9MKdWL 2026-03-10T14:05:07+02:00 never 0.75 Somalia’s ICT minister, Mohamed Adam Moalim, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, and Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, Director General of the National Communications Authority of Somalia [Picture credit: Somalia’s ICT ministry]. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Somalia-cyber-incident-10March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nitda-nkenne-ai-seek-to-localise-ai-for-nigerians/WnpNgM21nnG7VrGd 2026-03-10T14:05:06+02:00 never 0.75 A meeting of minds – the collaboration between NTIDA and Nkenne AI. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-NTIDA-Nkenne-AI-10March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-to-pilot-ai-integration-in-education-system/KPNG8v8Ne5zM4mwD 2026-03-10T13:05:09+02:00 never 0.75 Chibeza Agley, CEO of Obrizum Group, and Felix Mutati, Zambia’s ICT minister. [Picture credit: Ministry of Technology and Science of Zambia] https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Zambia-deal-Obrizum-10March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/middle-east-war-puts-african-remittances-at-risk/8OKdWMDXPGxMbznQ 2026-03-10T15:05:07+02:00 never 0.75 Millions of African migrant workers in Gulf states support families back home through digital remittances, but escalating conflicts in the Middle East threatens that. (Image: 123rf) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Image-AFRICA-126891789.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/leveraging-ai-in-grocery-retail-streamlining-fulfilment-pricing-strategies-data-analysis/RgeVDqPR5gL7KJN3 2026-03-11T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 AI in retail: Streamlining fulfilment, pricing strategies and data analysis. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/ArchRetail-Ai-in-Retail-10March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-bolsters-connectivity-at-major-commercial-hub/KWEBb7yLop1vmRjO 2026-03-10T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Malawi ISP Inq. Digital is in the process of upgrading internet connectivity at the Gateway Mall, a major commercial hub. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Malawi-digital-upgrade-10March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-begins-audit-of-airtels-starlink-direct-to-cell-tech/JN1gP7OADJrqjL6m 2026-03-10T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 The Communications Authority of Kenya is investigating the potential of interference on cellular networks resulting from Direct-to-Cell satellite calls. (Image is AI-generated) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Comms-Authority-Kenya-10March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/m-pesa-hits-40-million-customer-mark-in-kenya/mYZRXM9gzYpvOgA8 2026-03-10T08:05:07+02:00 never 0.75 Safaricom has announced its M-PESA platform has reached the 40 million customer mark in Kenya. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/11/RESIZED-M-Pesa-Tanzania-28Nov2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/refurbished-computers-retain-learners-in-malawi/RgeVDvPR5jLMKJN3 2026-03-10T08:05:06+02:00 never 0.75 A Community Day Secondary School in Malawi where donated PCs and Starlink connectivity are helping turn around pupil retention. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Community-Day-Secondary-School-Malawi-10March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africas-languages-are-becoming-the-next-ai-battleground/KA3Ww7dzdaVqrydZ 2026-03-09T15:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Pelonomi Moiloa, CEO and co-founder of Lelapa AI. (Picture by Lesley Moyo) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Pelonomi-Moiloa-09March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ethio-telecom-to-export-digital-expertise-to-chad/j5alrvQApLEvpYQk 2026-03-09T14:05:06+02:00 never 0.75 Chad’s ICT ministry delegation, led by minister Boukar Michel and Ethio Telecom team led by CEO, Frehiwot Tamru. [Picture credit: Ethio Telecom] https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Ethio-Telecom-Chad-ICT-09March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/celebrations-as-parts-of-kenya-cybercrime-law-are-overturned/PmxVE7KELZpqQY85 2026-03-09T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 The Court of Appeal has overturned parts of the cybercrime law that restricted freedom of expression. (Image created using AI.) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Kenya-freedom-of-speech-09March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cameroon-seeks-195-million-to-expand-optic-fibre-backbone/WnxpEv4Y28g7V8XL 2026-03-09T13:05:06+02:00 never 0.75 Workers lay optic fibre cables in the capital Yaoundé in a project backed by Chinese Huawei. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Work-optic-fibre-09March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-zambia-starlink-first-to-direct-to-cell-connectivity/mQwkoM6Ym8x73r9A 2026-03-09T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Abbad Reda, CEO of MTN Zambia [Picture credit: MTN Zambia]. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Abbad-Reda-09March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/new-mobile-money-levies-baffle-malawians/JBwErvn38OV76Db2 2026-03-09T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Malawians are concerned about new levies on mobile money and electronic bank transfers. (Image created using AI.) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/AFRICA-Malawi-levies-09March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/profitable-erp-advisory-a-guide-for-sa-accounting-firms/RgeVDqPR59E7KJN3 2026-03-09T09:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Pick a tier. Grow at your pace. (Image: Adinga) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Folder-ladder-showing-rising-ERP-advisory-tiers.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cassava-launches-sovereign-cloud-for-africas-public-sector/Gb3BwMWaxJ2v2k6V 2026-03-10T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Cassava Technologies launched a Sovereign Cloud ensuring African government data remains under local jurisdiction. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Ahmed-El-Beheiry-HI-06March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ethio-telecom-ericsson-ink-network-expansion-deal/raYAyqorl3lMJ38N 2026-03-06T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Ethio Telecom CEO, Frehiwot Tamiru with Ericsson representative. [Image credit: Ethio Telecom]. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Ethio-Telecom-Ericsson-06March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibias-mtc-resists-telecom-tower-spin-off-trend/LPwQ5MlbLapvNgkj 2026-03-06T12:05:06+02:00 never 0.75 Telecom towers remain a strategic asset for African mobile operators, with Namibia’s MTC opting to keep its infrastructure in-house even as some rivals across the continent rethink ownership models. (Image source: 123RF) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Telecoms-06March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cybervergent-raises-3m/DZQ58MV8X1rvzXy2 2026-03-09T08:05:07+02:00 never 0.75 Cybervergent co-founders, Adetokunbo Omotosho and Ayomide I. Daniels. (Image: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Cybervergent-co-founders-UPDATE.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawis-second-city-digitises-tax-collection/GxwQDq1DYWeMlPVo 2026-03-06T11:05:09+02:00 never 0.75 Officials from NBS Bank and Blantyre City Council at the signing ceremony. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-NBS-Bank-Blantyre-06March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ses-deploys-meo-satellite-in-chad-to-connect-refugees/RgeVDvPR5bEMKJN3 2026-03-06T11:05:08+02:00 never 0.75 The deployment leverages SES’s O3b mPOWER Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) constellation. (Image sourced from SES) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-SES-expands-Chad-06March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/rwanda-pushes-for-law-on-virtual-assets/dgp45vaBbpd7X9l8 2026-03-06T11:05:06+02:00 never 0.75 The new draft law will provide guidelines for the use of, and innovation around, digital assets. (Image created using AI.) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Rwanda-06March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/tnm-malawi-mulls-third-datacentre-as-it-rolls-out-launches-volte-service/KzQenMjy9zY7Zd2r 2026-03-06T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 TNM CEO Michel Herbert. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Michel-Herbert-06March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/absa-thunes-unveil-new-remittances-solution/kYbe97XboOGqAWpG 2026-03-05T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Nick Nkosi, managing executive for transactional and deposits at Absa Personal and Private Banking, and Simon Nelson, chief commercial officer at Thunes. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Absa-Global-Pay-05March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-pushes-for-innovation-in-conversation/rW1xLv5nXLp7Rk6m 2026-03-05T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Professor Erustus Kanga, director general of KWS, during the official opening of the Global Conservation Tech and Drone Forum in Nairobi. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Prof-Erustus-Kanga-05March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/multichoice-pulls-plug-on-showmax-in-africa/mYZRX79gzDgqOgA8 2026-03-05T11:05:08+02:00 never 0.75 Showmax’s ambitious 2024 relaunch failed to deliver expected growth across Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/01/Showmax-mobile-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-approves-modern-digital-postcode-system/Pero3MZ3zOAqQb6m 2026-03-05T11:05:07+02:00 never 0.75 Dr Bosun Tijani, Nigeria's minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-ICT-Nigeria-minister-21Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lipaworld-to-launch-stablecoin-payment-card/RgeVDqPR5L67KJN3 2026-03-05T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.75 Jonathan Katende, co-founder and CEO of Lipaworld. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Jonathan-Katende-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-group-wraps-up-tough-times-in-syria/lwrKx73YRX8qmg1o 2026-03-04T12:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita has met with Syrian minister of communications and information technology, Abdulsalam Haykal, on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/08/RESIZED-Ralph-Mupita-18Aug2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/comesa-clears-vodacoms-15-safaricom-stake-deal/DZQ58vV8XZRMzXy2 2026-03-04T12:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 COMESA has cleared Vodacom’s bid to acquire the Kenyan government’s 15% stake in Safaricom, a deal that would lift the pan-African telco’s shareholding to majority control pending final regulatory approvals. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/02/Vodacom-HQ-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-wants-14-day-notice-for-sim-deactivation/KzQenMjy9aw7Zd2r 2026-03-04T12:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Illegal SIM cards can lead to identity theft and unauthorised access to sensitive information. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/07/SIM-Cards-11July2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nutanix-enterprise-cloud-index-finds-ai-is-driving-rapid-container-adoption-while-shadow-it-organisational-silos-create-ai-risks/Pero37Z3z9jMQb6m 2026-03-04T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Lee Caswell, SVP, Product & Solutions Marketing at Nutanix. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/09/Lee-Caswell-17Sept2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/network-accelerates-egypts-digital-payments-shift/KA3Ww7dzdnAqrydZ 2026-03-04T11:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 Network International powers card tokenisation for Apple smartphones in Egypt. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/168000807.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-takes-new-measures-to-regulate-ai/dgp45MaBb51qX9l8 2026-03-04T11:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Vincent Olatunji, National Data Protection Commission, national commissioner. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Vincent-Olatunji-04March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/south-sudan-engages-leaders-to-transform-telecoms/PmxVE7KEL6bqQY85 2026-03-04T10:05:10+02:00 never 0.5 Ateny Wek Ateny, South Sudan minister of information, communication technology, and postal services. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/11/RESIZED-Ateny-Wek-Ateny-26Nov2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africa-backs-gsmas-40-4g-smartphone-initiative/KjlyrvwBXV3qk6am 2026-03-04T10:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 Vivek Badrinath, director general of the GSMA, has announced the $30–$40 4G smartphone pilot targeting six African nations. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/09/Vivek-Badrinath-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-unhcr-partner-to-connect-20m-refugees/5yONPvErZ637XWrb 2026-03-04T10:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 MTN Group signed a multi- year agreement with UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/MTN-Group.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cassava-unveils-nvidia-backed-autonomous-network-solution/Pero3qZ3zKjvQb6m 2026-03-03T13:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Ahmed El Beheiry, Group COO and Group chief technology & AI officer, Cassava Technologies, said with this solution, the company is delivering on a significant step toward intelligent, self-healing, autonomous networks. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Ahmed-El-Beheiry-12June2025-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mupita-drives-mtns-pivot-from-telco-to-techco/j5alrMQApKPMpYQk 2026-03-03T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita met with King Felipe VI of Spain and Spanish President Pedro Sánchez when he joined other senior GSMA delegates during the opening dinner of MWC Barcelona 2026. (Pic: GSMA) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Ralph-MWC26-03March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/paratus-zambia-adds-next-generation-fixed-wireless-technology/G98Yd7LGVw8vX2PD 2026-03-03T12:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 Tarana’s next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) technology. (Image: Paratus) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/03/Paratus-02March2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cybergame-kenyas-2nd-edition-launched/mYZRXv9gzwoMOgA8 2026-03-03T12:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 John Tanui, principal secretary - State Department for ICT and Digital Economy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/05/RESIZED-John-Tanui-Kenya.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vodafone-teams-up-with-amazon-leo/VgZeyqJljwG7djX9 2026-03-03T12:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub has outlined how the partnership with Amazon Leo will accelerate rural mobile coverage and strengthen network resilience across Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Vodacom-Group-CEO-03March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ethiopia-tightens-grip-on-birr-paired-crypto-trading/KA3Ww7dzdKJqrydZ 2026-03-03T11:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 The National Bank of Ethiopia says it is actively working towards a comprehensive regulatory framework that will enable safe and orderly participation in emerging digital asset technologies. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/170904624.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lagos-deploys-drones-ai-to-boost-traffic-response/O2rQGMAEQwVMd1ea 2026-03-03T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Olalekan-Bakare-Oki-03March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/fcb-botswana-payinc-partner-to-drive-financial-inclusion/Gb3BwMWaxbdv2k6V 2026-03-02T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Meera Sunker, head of TCIB at PayInc. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Meera-Sunker-02March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lebara-enters-nigeria-with-niche-focused-mvno-model/xA9PO7NEl8nvo4J8 2026-03-02T13:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Lebara unveiled soft launch held in Lagos. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-Lebara-02March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/as-data-laws-tighten-south-africas-shift-to-local-hosting-becomes-a-strategic-play/6GxRKqYQe3yqb3Wj 2026-03-02T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Derek Street, Head of Sales & Marketing at Data Management Professionals South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Derek-Street-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/afdb-pumps-eur65m-into-francophone-africa-start-ups/rW1xL75nXjoMRk6m 2026-03-02T11:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 The African Development Bank Group is investing €6.5 million in the Saviu II fund to support technology start-ups in French-speaking Africa. [Picture credit: AfDB]. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-African-Development-Bank-02March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/african-enterprises-can-scale-it-operations-effectively-in-hybrid-cloud-environments/j5alrMQAp5yMpYQk 2026-03-02T10:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Amit Shingala is the Co-Founder and CEO of Motadata. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/Amit-Shingala-02March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/embrace-mentorship-to-fast-track-africas-digital-skills-revolution/nWJadMbNQLnMbjO1 2026-03-02T10:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Judy Waruiru, Regional Managing Director, Acquiring at Network International. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/05/Judy-Waruiru-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-ghana-shatters-tax-records-with-984m-payment/VgZey7Jlj9GqdjX9 2026-03-02T11:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett has attributed the company’s record 2025 performance to strategic network investments, digital innovation, and customer-focused initiatives that drove revenue, subscriber growth, and financial inclusion across the country. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/03/RESIZED-MTN-Ghana-CEO-02March2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/fast-tracking-ai-foundations-synthesis-google-cloud-overcome-enterprise-hurdles/6GxRKMYQerNMb3Wj 2026-03-02T09:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Addressing the challenge of data in silos. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/12/creative-AI-technology-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/teary-strive-masiyiwa-ends-26-year-silence/mQwkoq6YmedM3r9A 2026-02-27T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Strive Masiyiwa delivered an emotional address at Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s historic delisting, unveiling a US$3 billion AI and infrastructure vision. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/11/Strive-Masiyiwa-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/14m-more-farmers-to-benefit-from-afdb-backed-initiative/Gb3BwMWaxVnv2k6V 2026-02-27T13:05:39+02:00 never 0.5 The new investment will kick off the third phase of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation Program, which aims to increase climate-resilient food production across the continent. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/197161926.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zimbabwe-intends-to-digitise-libraries/j5alrMQApBdMpYQk 2026-02-27T12:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 The government said digitising national libraries and information service system is a crucial technological step to ensure records are safe https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/02/CapeTown-library-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mercedes-benz-lands-iot-licenses-in-egypt/mYZRXv9gzo3MOgA8 2026-02-27T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Stefanie Volz, CEO of Mercedes- Benz and Mohamed Shamroukh, executive president of Egypt's National Telecom Regulatory Authority. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Sharon-Nishi-and-Mohamed-Shamroukh-27Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/china-powers-up-malawis-digital-future/lwrKxq3YRoW7mg1o 2026-02-27T11:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 The two countries signed a grant agreement to support key infrastructure and digital reforms. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-MalawiChina-27Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/dimension-data-supercharges-nigerias-digital-infrastructure/WnxpEv4Y2oo7V8XL 2026-02-27T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Gbenga Olabiyi, CEO of Dimension Data Limited, and other stakeholders during the signing ceremony of the company's N20 billion bond programme in Lagos. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Dimension-Data-Nigeria-27Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-partners-with-payz-to-boost-financial-inclusion/xnklOqz1eBKM4Ymz 2026-02-27T10:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 President Hakainde Hichilema hosted PAYZ at State House on Thursday. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Zambian-president-meet-27Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/data-fx-gains-fintech-drive-mtn-nigerias-812m-rebound/rW1xLv5nXZk7Rk6m 2026-02-27T10:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola says the return to $812 million (₦1.1 trillion) profit marks a decisive turnaround driven by data growth, fintech expansion and improved foreign exchange stability. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/10/RESIZED-MTN-Nigeria-CEO-31Oct2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/document-automation-set-to-define-enterprise-performance-in-africa/WnpNgq21n3KMVrGd 2026-02-26T14:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Document automation set to define enterprise performance across Africa in 2026. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/Signiflow-Africa-26Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ses-amn-connect-58m-people-in-drc/4r1lyMR9Yro7pmda 2026-02-26T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 The sites are entirely solar-powered and use VSAT backhaul. This enables connectivity in remote areas without relying on power grids or existing network infrastructure [Image credit: AMN]. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Congo-connectivity-26Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/liquid-takes-giant-leap-forward-in-debt-management/rW1xL75nXJkMRk6m 2026-02-26T13:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Cassava Technologies is further reinforcing Liquid’s financial position by injecting fresh capital into the business. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/Cassava-Liquid-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/starlink-resumes-new-orders-in-nigeria/mYZRXM9gzL3vOgA8 2026-02-26T13:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Starlink resumes new orders in Nigeria but only at premium prices. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/01/Starlink-internet-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/flutterwave-yango-power-zambias-cashless-shift/dgp45vaBbEK7X9l8 2026-02-26T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Olugbenga Agboola, founder and CEO of Flutterwave. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/02/AFRICA-Story1-28Feb2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-passport-system-overhaul-on-the-horizon/lwrKxv3YRxBMmg1o 2026-02-25T14:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 Malawi is set to establish digital immigration data centres in six districts. (Image created with AI). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/09/AFRICA-02Sept2025-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-paradox-of-late-adoption-africas-cloud-native-revolution/PmxVEMKELnavQY85 2026-02-25T14:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Sarthak Rohal, Senior Vice President at In2IT Technologies. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/02/Sarthak-Rohal-24Feb2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/m-pesa-gebeya-launch-dala-ai-bundle/Olx4zMkajenv56km 2026-02-25T14:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Amadou Daffe is the CEO of Gebeya Inc. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Amadou-Daffe-25Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-eyes-amazon-to-bridge-digital-divide/JN1gP7OADmRqjL6m 2026-02-25T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 John Tanui, principal secretary - State Department for ICT and Digital Economy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/05/RESIZED-John-Tanui-Kenya.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/spiro-raises-50m-to-drive-africas-ev-revolution/P3gQ2qGAJNl7nRD1 2026-02-25T13:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Govenor of Ogun State In Nigeria, Prince Dapo Abiodun, tries out the Spiro electric motorbike. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/08/Govenor-Ogun-State.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/eu-nigeria-eur100bn-deal-paves-way-for-future-visionaries/xnklOvz1eZ4q4Ymz 2026-02-25T13:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Gautier Mignot, head of the EU delegation to Nigeria. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Gautier-Mignot-25Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-actualises-cyber-security-mou-with-romania/WnpNgq21nojMVrGd 2026-02-25T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 William Gitau, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, met with a delegation from Romania yesterday. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/08/RESIZED-William-Gitau-01Aug2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/axian-gets-digital-first-financial-license-in-the-comoros/xA9POvNElGOqo4J8 2026-02-24T15:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 AXIAN secures a license for a digital-first regulated financial institution in the Comoros. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Axian-fintech-24Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/hayo-enters-senegal-appoints-new-strategy-head/8OKdWMDXPVKMbznQ 2026-02-24T13:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Abdoulaye Dabo is the senior partnership and strategy manager to support French-speaking markets in West Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Abdoulaye-Dabo-24Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/quidax-lisk-partner-to-power-digital-finance-in-africa/GxwQDM1DYxZ7lPVo 2026-02-24T13:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Quidax and Lisk partner to power the next generation of digital finance in Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/Lisk-Quidax-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/afdb-undp-launch-10bn-ai-initiative-for-africa/KWEBb7yLo34vmRjO 2026-02-24T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 The strategy is a collaboration between the Bank Group, UNDP, and business partners that aims to raise up to $10 billion by 2035. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Nicholas-Williams-24Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ethio-telecom-enters-streaming-arena-hello-telestream/kLgB1MezPglq59N4 2026-02-24T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamiru has lauded teleStream as more than entertainment, casting it as a national digital platform that expands opportunity for creators, institutions and businesses. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Ethio-Telecom-24Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/airtel-uganda-hits-124m-as-data-sales-overtake-voice/6GxRKqYQe5Xqb3Wj 2026-02-24T12:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Soumendra Sahu, managing director of Airtel Uganda, said the telco's 13.3% revenue growth and 24.5% EBITDA increase indicate a continuous commitment on network expansion, innovation, and enhanced customer experience. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Airtel-Uganda-CEO-24Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/obsidian-systems-partners-with-us-based-blueflag-security/KPNG878Nexnq4mwD 2026-02-24T10:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Muggie van Staden, CEO of Obsidian Systems. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/MuggieVanStaden-24Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-cost-optimisation-sustainability-are-converging-in-q1-decision-making/KA3WwqdzdJQ7rydZ 2026-02-24T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Omane Sokapase, Hardware Product Manager at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/Omane-Sokapase-24Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ghana-hardens-law-on-stablecoin-promotions/Olx4z7kaj2rq56km 2026-02-23T12:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 The bank has since urged VASPs who have mounted billboards and other forms of public advertisement to remove them with immediate effect. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/134353274-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/president-defends-zambia-cyber-crime-laws/rxP3jMBE3YY7A2ye 2026-02-23T12:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 President Hakainde Hichilema. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Hakainde-Hichilema-23Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/empowering-partners-with-enterprise-grade-cyber-security/Gb3Bw7Waxe3q2k6V 2026-02-23T12:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Brandon Meyer, Brand Manager for Akamai at First Distribution. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/FD-Akamai-23Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africa-tightens-grip-on-whatsapp/kLgB17ezPmGM59N4 2026-02-23T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta empire faces a formal antitrust investigation across 21 African markets over changes to WhatsApp Business rules that could impact AI competition and millions of users on the continent. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Mark-Zuckerberg-23Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-probes-schools-over-data-privacy-compliance/JBwErvn38R576Db2 2026-02-23T11:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 L-R: The minister of state, Dr Suwaiba Said Ahmad, the minister of education, Dr Tunji Alausa and the national commissioner, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Dr. Vincent Olatunji. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Nigeria-1000-schools-23Feb2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/bayobab-vodacom-enhance-africas-digital-backbone/DZQ587V8XwmqzXy2 2026-02-23T11:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Representatives at the fibre interconnection at Zambia–Mozambique Chanida Border [Picture credit: Zambia ICT ministry]. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Zam-Mozam-fibre-interconnect-23Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/acts-establishes-a-new-research-hub-in-kenya/mYZRX79gzNdqOgA8 2026-02-23T10:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 ACTS’ investment at Konza Technopolis signals strong confidence in Kenya’s research and innovation potential. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-ACTS-Kenya-23Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-ghana-secures-11bn-boost-as-ai-push-deepens/Pero3MZ3zmRqQb6m 2026-02-23T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Ralph Mupita, President and CEO of MTN Group, during his working visit to Ghana where he announced a US$1.1 billion investment to strengthen network infrastructure, expand data centres and accelerate the country’s AI-driven digital transformation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Ralph-Mupita-23Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-intros-solution-to-curb-graft-in-govt/4r1lyMR9YEb7pmda 2026-02-20T13:05:10+02:00 never 0.5 Malawi has launched a toll-free national short code 332 as an official public reporting line. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/08/Cellphones-28Aug2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/binance-africell-to-expand-digital-solutions/G98YdqLGVDBMX2PD 2026-02-20T13:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 Further details on the potential joint programmes are expected to be announced in the coming months and could potentially be expanded to the wider Lintel group of companies. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/171222359.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerian-airports-offer-travellers-free-wi-fi/mYZRXM9gzydvOgA8 2026-02-20T13:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria director of Airport Operations, Abdullahi Mahmood and MTN Nigeria’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Lynda Saint-Nwafor commissioning the project in Lagos. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Lynda-Saint-Nwafor-20Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/south-sudan-green-network-gets-5m-boost/nWJadMbNQnpMbjO1 2026-02-20T11:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Communication and Renewable Energy Infrastructure focuses on deploying hybrid energy solutions for mobile network operators [Picture credit: CREI South Sudan]. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Finnfund-Invest-20Feb2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/global-south-wins-hearts-at-india-ai-impact-summit/Pero37Z3zZGMQb6m 2026-02-20T13:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Delegates from Ghana and Uganda joined fellow Global South leaders at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, calling for stronger AI partnerships to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Indian-AI-impact-20Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerian-banks-telcos-finally-settle-200m-clash-after-5yrs/KA3Ww7dzde2qrydZ 2026-02-20T11:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/01/RESIZED-Engr.-Gbenga-Adebayo.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africa-fuels-orange-financial-success/Kjlyr7wBXN1vk6am 2026-02-19T12:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Christel Heydemann, CEO of Orange, has celebrated the successful completion of the Lead the Future 2023–2025 strategy and strong growth across Africa and the Middle East. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/10/Christel-Heydemann.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/gabon-orders-social-media-blackout/JN1gP7OADxNqjL6m 2026-02-19T12:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 President Gen Brice Oligui Nguema faces mounting unrest in Gabon as teachers and civil servants strike over pay and working conditions, prompting a nationwide social media blackout. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-President-Gen-Brice-Oligui-Nguema-19Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-laments-lack-monetisation-on-social-media/xnklOvz1eKQq4Ymz 2026-02-19T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/260504732.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lesotho-allocates-24m-to-enhance-connectivity/JBwEr7n38rmM6Db2 2026-02-19T11:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane, Lesotho’s minister of finance and development planning. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Retelisitsoe-Matlanyane-19Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/south-sudans-cyber-crime-act-takes-effect/8OKdWqDXP1aqbznQ 2026-02-19T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Ateny Wek Ateny, South Sudan minister of information, communication technology, and postal services. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/11/RESIZED-Ateny-Wek-Ateny-26Nov2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zoho-sees-africa-as-appealing-market-for-future-growth/LPwQ5MlbLlQvNgkj 2026-02-19T10:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Andrew Bourne, regional head, Zoho South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/06/Andrew-Bourne-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/holistic-compliance-in-the-spotlight-at-second-annual-bateleur-imtf-compliance-forum/Pero3qZ3zPGvQb6m 2026-02-19T10:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Lizette Sander, Account Manager, Bateleur Software. (Image: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2022/12/Lizette-Sander-07dec2022.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/starlink-vodacom-bring-hope-to-flood-hit-mozambique/Olx4z7kajNjq56km 2026-02-20T09:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 SpaceX has donated some Starlink terminals that the Communications Regulatory Authority. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/01/Starlink-internet-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/tiktok-pulls-580-000-kenyan-videos-in-q3-sweep/JN1gPvOADdOMjL6m 2026-02-18T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 TikTok has removed 580 000 Kenyan videos in Q3 2025, highlighting AI-driven moderation and growing privacy concerns. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/01/TikTok-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/wearables-and-iot-grow-but-phones-remain-the-hub-of-connectivity/P3gQ2MGAJLKvnRD1 2026-02-18T12:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Ernst Wittmann, Regional Manager for Southern & East Africa and Global Operator Account Manager for Africa, TCL Mobile. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/Ernst-Wittmann-18Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/five-ways-to-fix-your-tech-spend/Gb3Bw7Waxgjq2k6V 2026-02-18T12:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Evan Berger, CEO, Go Rentals. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/Evan-Berger-18Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/telecom-namibia-plans-tower-rollout-in-rural-areas/kYbe97XboV8qAWpG 2026-02-18T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 fs Satellite dish telecom 2018 2 The operator intends to launch 46 sites in the Kavango West area in the upcoming months. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2018/03/resized/-fs-Satellite-dish-telecom-2018-2.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/first-distribution-your-market-leading-partner-in-ai-security-and-innovation/8OKdWMDXP4QMbznQ 2026-02-18T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 First Distribution, your market-leading partner in AI, security and innovation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/FirstDistribution-18Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/araxi-pay-at-join-forces-in-r1bn-deal/KBpdgvpmDQn7LEew 2026-02-18T11:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 fs Bradley Sacks 2017 Bradley Sacks, CEO of Araxi, asserts that by combining the two companies it will give customers a comprehensive end-to-end fintech offering. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2017/11/resized/-fs-Bradley-Sacks-2017.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/visa-unveils-new-north-africa-sub-region/KPNG8v8NerOM4mwD 2026-02-18T11:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Malak El Baba has been appointed as the country manager for new Visa sub-region. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/Malak-El-Baba-18Feb2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-plans-to-launch-micro-data-centre/KzQenqjy9NlMZd2r 2026-02-18T11:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 The company plans to install high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs), specifically NVIDIA A100 processors, in the coming months. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Malawi-data-centre-18Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtns-62bn-ihs-buyout-ushers-new-era-for-africas-telecoms/RgeVDqPR5Po7KJN3 2026-02-18T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Ralph Mupita, MTN Group president and CEO, says the $6.2 billion move to fully acquire IHS Towers will strengthen the operator’s control of critical digital infrastructure and position it for Africa’s next growth phase. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/10/RESIZED-MTN-Group-President-16Oct2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-modernises-business-regulatory-services/DZQ58MV8XoQvzXy2 2026-02-17T14:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Sharon Sichilongo, BRRA executive director and Percy Chinyama, SMART Zambia national coordinator. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Zambia-digitises-licensing-17Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/lesotho-engages-vodacom-on-digitisation/mYZRXM9gzGrvOgA8 2026-02-17T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Vodafone Egypt CEO, Mohamed Abdullah and Lesotho's ICT minister, Nthati Moorosi. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Mohamed-AbdullahNthati-Moorosi-17Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/safaricom-21bn-stake-sale-to-vodacom-faces-public-backlash/RgeVDvPR5QoMKJN3 2026-02-17T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Despite the criticism, Peter Ndegwa, the CEO of Safaricom, believes that Vodacom's substantial investment shows a strong belief in the company's strategy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/12/RESIZED-Peter-Ndegwa-11Dec2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/terra-raises-22m-as-african-drone-sector-expands/lwrKx73YR3Gqmg1o 2026-02-17T12:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Olugbenga Agboola has joined Terra’s latest funding round in a show of growing fintech-backed confidence in Africa’s emerging drone and defense technology sector. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/06/RESIZED-olugbenga-Agboola-27June2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-takes-a-closer-look-at-temu-over-data-concerns/nWJadMbNQ6KMbjO1 2026-02-17T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has ordered an immediate inquiry into the data processing operations of Temu, a Chinese-owned e-commerce platform. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/02/Temu-app-shopping-cart-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-moves-to-modernise-traffic-police/lwrKxq3YRQb7mg1o 2026-02-17T11:05:10+02:00 never 0.5 Emma Theofelus, minister of information, communication, and technology. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/09/Emma-Theofelus-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/havaics-50m-fund-3-achieves-third-close/LPwQ57lbLbgqNgkj 2026-02-16T15:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Pyi Maung, chief investment officer at E Squared (left) and Ian Lessem, managing partner at HAVAÍC (right). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Pyi-MaungIan-Lessem-16Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/maroc-telecom-soars-to-760m-profit/O2rQGqAEQEbqd1ea 2026-02-16T13:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Maroc Telecom strengthened its 2025 earnings through African market growth and 5G investment, highlighting the rising importance of regional diversification in the continent’s telecom sector. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-MAROCO-16Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/au-summit-highlights-africas-ai-ambitions/Olx4zMkajapv56km 2026-02-16T15:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed firmly outlined Ethiopia’s AI ambitions and digital growth strategy at the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, positioning technology as a driver of Africa’s unity, resilience and Agenda 2063 goals. (Image: AI generated) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/digital-leaders-shaping-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-telecoms-scene-gets-a-boost/rxP3jqBE3EaMA2ye 2026-02-16T12:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 IHS and Ministry of Technology and Science representatives at the newly launched Kitwe KVTC Telecommunications Tower. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-IHS-New-tower-Zambia-16Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-president-orders-digital-revolution/kYbe9MXbob9vAWpG 2026-02-16T12:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-President-Arthur-Peter-Mutharika-16Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/new-alliance-to-replace-legacy-banking-systems/nWJadvbNQeZvbjO1 2026-02-13T14:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 The alliance comes as investment in core systems is surging. The core banking software market in the Middle East and Africa is projected to reach $2.2 billion in revenue by 2030. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/234324268-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/egypt-innovate-platform-to-connect-start-ups-with-investors/Gb3Bw7Waxo9q2k6V 2026-02-13T15:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Ahmed ElZaher, CEO of ITIDA, and members of the Robusta and Kamelizer consortium, lead by Entlaq. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-ITIDA-revamps-13Feb2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/jumia-eyes-2026-break-even-after-strong-q4-surge/rW1xLv5nX537Rk6m 2026-02-13T12:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Jumia CEO Francis Dufay says disciplined execution, market focus and logistics upgrades are moving the pan-African e-commerce giant from turnaround to high growth. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/08/RESIZED-Francis....jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibia-gets-chinese-satellite-ground-station/LPwQ57lbLyAqNgkj 2026-02-13T12:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Namibia's space capabilities are now enhanced by the station, which was turned over on Thursday. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/telecommunication-satellite-global-internet-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/start-up-king-joins-paratus-rwanda/G98YdMLGVxw7X2PD 2026-02-13T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Innocent Mutimura. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/Innocent-Mutimura-13Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-paves-way-for-ugandas-digital-transformation/wbrpOMg21Pr7DLZn 2026-02-13T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 President Yoweri Museveni with MTN Uganda CEO, Sylvia Mulinge. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-MTN-CEO-President-Museveni-13Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/digital-innovations-reshaping-the-future-of-mining-in-africa/LPp6VMrBm4LMDKQz 2026-02-13T10:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 Johan Coetzee, Strategy and Consulting lead for Resources at Accenture, Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/Johan-Coetzee-13Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/south-africa-could-unlock-sme-growth-by-exploiting-ais-potential/Olx4zMkajg8v56km 2026-02-13T10:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Rowen Pillai, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LeanTechnovations. . https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/Rowen-Pillai-13Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/crossing-borders-confronting-realities-why-africas-connectivity-gap-is-the-next-great-infrastructure-mission/5yONP7ErZEEMXWrb 2026-02-13T10:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Rewriting the connectivity rules. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/Quadrupelplay-13Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenyas-agritech-push/WnpNgq21nGBMVrGd 2026-02-13T15:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Kenya is striving to leverage AI to boost agricultural production. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/Agriculture-12Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-israel-to-bolster-tech-ties/rW1xL75nXG3MRk6m 2026-02-12T14:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Zambia’s ICT minister, Felix Mutati and Israeli ambassador, Ofra Farhi. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Felix-MutatiOfra-Farhi12Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/eutelsat-unconnectedorg-partner-to-deliver-community-wifi-in-tanzania/LPwQ5MlbLzAvNgkj 2026-02-12T14:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 The Eutelsat Konnect satellite WiFi aims to provide high-speed connectivity to locations beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/SatelliteStation-12Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/return-of-the-king/mYZRXM9gzJlvOgA8 2026-02-12T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Fayaz King returns to Econet Wireless Zimbabwe as CEO of InfraCo. (Source: LinkedIn) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/AFRICA-Fayaz-King-12Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-calls-on-multichoice-to-cut-prices/RgeVDvPR58GMKJN3 2026-02-12T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 DStv faces an uphill battle as African consumers call for lower prices. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/AFRICA-DStv-12Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/identyio-seeks-to-bridge-digital-id-gap-in-africa/Olx4z7kajDwq56km 2026-02-12T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Identy.io targets Africa’s digital identity gap with mobile biometrics. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/262890268.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/tmcel-partners-bayobab-to-boost-connectivity/kYbe97XbolrqAWpG 2026-02-11T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 TMCEL chairman, Mahomed Mussá. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Mahomed-Muss-11Feb2026-2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ghana-tech-firms-invest-7-million-in-zambia/KBpdgvpmDye7LEew 2026-02-11T13:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 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/nigeria-equatorial-guinea-seal-subsea-cable-pact/LPwQ57lbLD3qNgkj 2026-02-11T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Delegates from both countries during the signing event in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Nigeria-Equatorial-Guinea-11Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/delta40-secures-20m-to-boost-start-ups-in-africa/KzQenqjy9JBMZd2r 2026-02-11T12:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 The funds come at a time when less than 30% of venture capital flows to African founders and less than 2% to female founders. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Delta40-11Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/drc-targets-telecom-equity-reform-in-2bn-sector-shake-up/Pero3MZ3zA3qQb6m 2026-02-11T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 DRC President Félix Tshisekedi is pushing for enforcement of local ownership rules aimed at giving Congolese workers a direct stake in the country’s $2bn telecom sector. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-DR-Congo-president-19Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ethiopia-debuts-ai-powered-unmanned-police-station/RgeVDvPRg6YMKJN3 2026-02-10T15:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Ethiopia's first Addis Ababa-based unmanned smart police station. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Ethiopia-smart-pol-station-10Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/how-avast-gen-digital-raising-the-bar-in-africas-cybersecurity/nWJadMbNzKWMbjO1 2026-02-10T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 How Avast, Gen Digital raising the bar in Africa's Cybersecurity. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/AFRICA-Avert-IT-Distribution-10Feb2025-Header.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ruto-unveils-ziidi-trader-as-m-pesa-opens-stock-market/lwrKxq3YL6j7mg1o 2026-02-10T13:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 President William Ruto presided over the launch of Ziidi Trader, opening the doors of the Nairobi Securities Exchange to ordinary Kenyans through M-PESA. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-William-Ruto-10Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/eu-unleashes-funding-to-boost-libyas-ambitions/lLn147mQZ937J6Aa 2026-02-10T13:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 European Union launches Invest4Libya to strengthen public finance, drive digital, green investment in Libya https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-European-Union-10Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-mandates-24hr-refunds-for-airtime-errors/WnxpEv4YVw97V8XL 2026-02-10T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Olayemi Cardoso. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-CBN-Governor-Nigeria-10Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/google-rejects-kenyas-content-removal-demands/rxP3jMBEzJj7A2ye 2026-02-10T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Google’s latest transparency report shows it rejected most of the Kenyan government’s content removal requests, citing platform rules and legal standards. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/12/Googleplex-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-takes-multichoice-to-task-over-fees/Gb3Bw7WaDGeq2k6V 2026-02-10T10:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 fs Multichoice city MultiChoice Malawi has been urged by the communication regulator to review its subscription fees. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2017/12/resized/-fs-Multichoice-city.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-launches-the-happy-woman-app-platform/KBpdg7pmgwPMLEew 2026-02-09T12:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 Nigeria President Bola Tinubu. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-IMG-2003-09Feb2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/obsidian-systems-to-showcase-infrastructure-at-digital-retail-africa-2026/G98YdqLGPnnMX2PD 2026-02-09T12:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Muggie van Staden, CEO of Obsidian Systems. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/Muggie-van-Staden-09Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/paratus-lights-up-new-east-africa-fibre-highway-linking-goma-to-mombasa/wbrpOqg2aJQMDLZn 2026-02-09T12:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Fast, resilient cross-border connectivity for enterprises and carriers. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/02/Paratus-09Feb2026-2.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/paratus-activates-major-drc-kenya-fibre-highway/VgZey7Jl3pRqdjX9 2026-02-09T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Paratus activates major fiber highway linking Kenya and the DRC. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Paratus-09Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/egypt-hits-a-new-milestone-with-spectrum-deal/DZQ58vV8lBZMzXy2 2026-02-09T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Amr Talaat, Egypt’s minister of communications and information technology. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/Amr-Talaat-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtns-52bn-capital-paves-way-for-fintech-future/GxwQD71D9ylvlPVo 2026-02-09T10:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita believes that the company's fintech acquisitions would strengthen its platform and advance digital financial inclusion across Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/08/RESIZED-Ralph-Mupita-18Aug2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/huawei-reconnects-with-south-sudan/KA3Ww7dzGPEqrydZ 2026-02-09T10:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Ateny Wek Ateny, South Sudan minister of information, communication technology, and postal services. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/11/RESIZED-Ateny-Wek-Ateny-26Nov2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-battles-mobile-money-mayhem/dgp45MaBmQPqX9l8 2026-02-09T10:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Mayamiko Nkoloma, chairperson of the Steering Committee and acting director general of MACRA, commended the task force's continuous efforts to tackle mobile money fraud. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Mayamiko-Nkoloma-09Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mozambique-intros-data-breach-platform/mQwkoM6YlyY73r9A 2026-02-06T15:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Lourino Chemane is the chairman of the board of directors of Mozambique’s National Institute of Information and Communication Technologies. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Lourino-Alberto-Chemane-06Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-cites-construction-companies-in-fibre-cuts-crisis/xA9POvNE12Yqo4J8 2026-02-06T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Dr. Aminu Maida, Nigerian Communications Commission executive vice chairman. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/07/RESIZED-1745392267638.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/somalia-adopts-data-regulatory-framework/raYAyMorJGG7J38N 2026-02-06T13:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Mohamed Adam Moalim, ICT minister of Somalia. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Mohamed-Adam-Moalim-Ali-13Oct2025-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/stablecoins-rising-stars-of-african-financial-revolution/KBpdgvpmgBL7LEew 2026-02-06T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Michael Berner, group country manager for Visa, Southern and Eastern Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Michael-Berner-03Feb2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-strengthens-finland-innovation-ties/Pero3MZ3YJbqQb6m 2026-02-06T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Zambia and Finland delegates led by ICT minister Felix Mutati and Sakari Puisto, minister of economic affairs. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Zambia-Finland-06Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/east-african-telcos-seal-cross-border-fibre-corridor-deal/xA9PO7NE16Yvo4J8 2026-02-06T10:05:10+02:00 never 0.5 Ethio telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru (middle), Djibouti Telecom CEO Mohamed Assoweh Bouh (left), and Sudatel Group CEO Magdi Abdalla Taha celebrate the signing of the Horizon Fibre tripartite agreement to strengthen cross-border connectivity and regional digital infrastructure in East Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Etio-Telecom-06Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/platform-to-curb-empowerment-fraud-goes-live-in-sa/GxwQD71D93bvlPVo 2026-02-06T08:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 JK du Toit, director at The Good People Data Company. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/05/JK-Du-Toit-TGPDC-founder-and-CEO.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/posb-mastercard-partner-for-seamless-transfers/lwrKxq3YLPJ7mg1o 2026-02-05T13:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Garainashe Changunda, CEO of POSB. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Garainashe-Changunda-05Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cyber-resilience-moves-from-it-issue-to-board-risk/KjlyrvwBDpwqk6am 2026-02-05T12:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 Boland Lithebe, Security lead for Accenture, South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/01/Boland-Lithebe-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/strengthening-cybersecurity-through-smarter-vendor-risk-management/mQwkoM6Ylom73r9A 2026-02-05T12:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Ryan Boyes, Governance, Risk, and Compliance Officer at Galix. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/10/Ryan-Boyes-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/momo-psb-smedan-partner-to-digitise-finance-in-nigeria/raYAyMorJ9o7J38N 2026-02-05T12:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 MoMo PSB and SMEDAN executives at the signing ceremony. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-MoMo-PSB-SMEDAN-05Feb2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/liberia-leaps-into-the-future-unveils-digital-roadmap/4r1ly7R9j5Jvpmda 2026-02-05T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Sekou M. Kromah, Liberia’s ICT minister. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Sekou-M-Kromah-05Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-wants-to-acquire-75-of-ihs-shares/KBpdgvpmgjE7LEew 2026-02-05T11:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 MTN Group headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/08/MTN-head-office-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/senegal-embraces-starlink-to-connect-the-future/KPNG8v8N5zxM4mwD 2026-02-05T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Senegal goes online with Starlink. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/01/Starlink-internet-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/econets-historic-1bn-ipo-to-reshape-zim-telecoms/VgZeyvJl3g5MdjX9 2026-02-05T10:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Strive Masiyiwa's long-term vision, as Founder of Econet Wireless, continues to redefine Zimbabwe’s telecom sector through a historic infrastructure spin-off built for the next generation of digital growth. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Masiyiwa-Strive-05Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zimbabwe-cracks-down-on-explicit-online-content/4r1lyMR9jGJ7pmda 2026-02-04T13:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Zimbabwe has issued stern warning against explicit content on social media. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/260504732.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/400-mtn-leaders-unite-for-africas-digital-evolution/6GxRKqYQpbzqb3Wj 2026-02-04T12:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Ralph Mupita, Group President and CEO of MTN Group, is leading more than 400 senior executives at the 2026 Global Leadership Gathering. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/04/Ralph-Mupita-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/papss-onafriq-launch-new-trade-rail-for-west-africa/G98YdqLGPX5MX2PD 2026-02-04T12:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 The initiative will benefit SMEs, allowing them to have a cost-effective way to reach customers and suppliers across the border. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/267067773.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-telecoms-sector-bounces-back-from-flooding-crisis/wbrpOqg2al6MDLZn 2026-02-04T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 MACRA acting director general, Mayamiko Nkoloma. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Mayamiko-Nkoloma-15Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-germany-forge-path-for-ai-centre/KA3WwqdzGLD7rydZ 2026-02-04T11:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 The meeting between Kenyan authorities and their counterparts from Germany focused on preliminary consultations toward establishing a Centre of African Excellence for Applied Artificial Intelligence in the East African country. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Kenya-Germany-AI-centre-04Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-unveils-new-e-mobility-policy/nWJadMbNz94MbjO1 2026-02-04T11:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Davis Chirchir, minister of roads and transport. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Smart-mobility-04Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/egypt-shines-as-vodacom-maintains-strong-stability/KzQenMjy3wj7Zd2r 2026-02-04T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Shameel Joosub, CEO of Vodacom Group, said the quarter benefited from sustained growth in Egypt and international business, including a strong performance in DRC. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/05/RESIZED-Shameel-Joosub-19ay2025-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vodacom-pledges-disaster-relief-in-sa-mozambique/5yONPvErBlk7XWrb 2026-02-03T14:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Ayman Essam, Vodacom Group chief officer, external affairs. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Ayman-Essam-03Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/africarena-unveils-7th-state-of-tech-in-africa-report/P3gQ2MGAa5WvnRD1 2026-02-03T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 AfricArena said the report is structured across five core sections, combining quantitative analysis with ecosystem-level insight. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-TechReport-03Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zamani-telecom-selects-hayo-for-a2p-monetisation/JBwErvn31wy76Db2 2026-02-03T13:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 Feraz Ahmed, the CEO of Hayo. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Feraz-Ahmed-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-momo-uganda-in-transition-okwi-ready-to-lead/8OKdWMDXG8JMbznQ 2026-02-03T12:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 Sarah Bateta Okwi, currently the company's CFO, will become Acting CEO on March 1, 2026. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Sarah-Bateta-Okwi-03Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/uk-leads-the-pack-in-kenyan-remittances/KPNG8v8N5eWM4mwD 2026-02-03T12:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Remittances from the UK have overtaken Saudi Arabia as a key source of foreign exchange for Kenya. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Remittances-03Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/egypt-moves-to-rein-in-social-media-for-minors/G98YdMLGPVA7X2PD 2026-02-03T12:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has told Egypt to fast-track new laws to protect children from harmful online content, joining a growing global push to hold digital platforms. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Egyptian-president-03Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/stellar-year-expected-for-digicloud-and-reseller-partners/GxwQDM1D9YO7lPVo 2026-02-03T12:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Digicloud helps resellers navigate Google's partner programme. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/03/Google-SA-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-ghana-rolls-out-business-eye/RgeVDqPRg557KJN3 2026-02-03T12:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Angela Mensah Poku, chief enterprise business officer of MTN Ghana. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Angela-Mensah-Poku-03Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/obsidian-systems-to-host-live-webinar-on-atlassian-intelligence/mQwkoM6Ylak73r9A 2026-02-03T14:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Obsidian Systems to host live webinar on Atlassian Intelligence and the future of AI-assisted teamwork. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/Angela-Ho-03Feb2026-EVENT.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/rethinking-wide-area-surveillance-for-africa/KjlyrvwBDD9qk6am 2026-02-02T14:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Leandro da Cunha, Surveillance Business Unit Lead at Duxbury Networking. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/07/Leandro-da-Cunha.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/data-protection-is-the-first-line-recovery-is-the-lifeline/mQwkoM6YllZ73r9A 2026-02-02T14:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Aslam Tajbhai, Head of Solutions at DMP SA. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/05/Aslam-TajbhaiUPDATE-02May2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibian-regulator-proposes-tax-breaks-on-4g-devices/kYbe97Xb5YPqAWpG 2026-02-02T13:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Mercia Geises, MTC acting board chairperson. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Mercia-Geises-02Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/e-mobility-grows-to-108m-sector-in-kenya/LPwQ57lbPJaqNgkj 2026-02-02T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 E-hailing platforms, such as Uber and Bolt, currently contribute more than $108 million a year to the Kenyan economy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/11/Bolt-Uber-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mali-unveils-modern-tier-iii-data-centre/KA3WwMdzGamvrydZ 2026-02-02T12:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Mali’s newly launched National Tier III Data Centre [picture credit: ICT ministry, Burkina Faso]. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Mali-Tier-III-Data-Centre-02Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/uber-pulls-out-of-tanzania-after-losing-ground-to-bolt/lLn14MmQZgdMJ6Aa 2026-02-02T14:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Uber has officially exited Tanzania after nearly a decade, as regulatory pressure and fierce competition from Bolt reshaped the country’s ride-hailing market. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Uber-02Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-data-protection-sector-adds-more-jobs/PmxVEMKEdZ8vQY85 2026-02-02T11:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Nigeria's data protection sector has created thousands of jobs and earned N5.2 billion (about $3.5 million) in revenue in the past 2 years. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/03/software-programer-brainstorming-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-prolongs-pilot-phase-of-e-invoicing-system/JN1gP7OAJ91qjL6m 2026-02-02T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Grey Balawe, commissioner for domestic taxes. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Malawi-tax-commissioner-02Feb2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/forex-crunch-delays-launch-of-new-telco-in-malawi/kYbe9MXb5pPvAWpG 2026-02-02T11:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Malcel's CEO and founder, Boniface Ndawala. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/02/RESIZED-Boniface-Ndawala-02Feb2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mauritius-targeting-automation-through-cloud-based-real-time-reporting-for-decision-making/PmxVE7KEdo4qQY85 2026-02-02T08:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 Gary Govender Head of Business Development, ALNET Technologies. (Image: Supplied) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/10/Gary-Govender-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/2026-fintech-year-ahead/4r1ly7R9j3nvpmda 2026-01-30T13:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Lerato Lamola, Partner at Webber Wentzel. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/08/Lerato-Lamola-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-mobile-money-zambia-launches-global-transfers/rW1xLv5n83J7Rk6m 2026-01-30T13:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Komba Malukutila, CEO of MTN MoMo Zambia, said the service responds directly to customer needs for faster, more affordable, and fully compliant global money transfers. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Komba-Malukutila-30Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/tnm-outlines-malawi-growth-roadmap/6GxRKMYQpmaMb3Wj 2026-01-30T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 The telco pledged to invest in technologies that improve citizens' lives while also accelerating the country's digital transformation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/05/120367303-m-resized.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/t2mobile-leads-nigerias-q4-rural-network-speeds/PmxVEMKEdK4vQY85 2026-01-30T12:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 fs Speed test mobile 2019 T2mobile dominates Nigeria rural network speed in Q4. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2019/01/resized/-fs-Speed-test-mobile-2019.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/r30000-prize-for-sas-top-female-tech-student/Gb3BwMWaDAAv2k6V 2026-01-30T13:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Rejoice Chitengu, a data science student at Wits University, won the Wired4Women Top Tech Student Award in 2025. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/Rejoice-Chitengu-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/who-will-you-nominate-for-the-wired4women-awards-2026/o1Jr5qxP5XzqKdWL 2026-01-30T10:05:10+02:00 never 0.5 Make sure your nominations for outstanding women in SA’s tech are in by 8 February. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/W4W-collage.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/inside-ethio-telecoms-bold-techco-transformation/6GxRKqYQpyaqb3Wj 2026-01-30T10:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Frehiwot Tamiru, CEO of Ethio Telecom, outlined the operator’s strategy to expand digital services, financial inclusion, and national connectivity across Ethiopia. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/02/AFRICA-Story1-27Feb2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-boosts-digital-education-in-rwanda/8OKdWqDXGzyqbznQ 2026-01-30T10:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Joseph Nsengimana, Minister of Education, and Ali Monzer, CEO of MTN Rwanda, attended the signing ceremony. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-MTN-Rwanda-30Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-grants-bursaries-to-advance-digital-agenda/O2rQGMAEeK8Md1ea 2026-01-29T13:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 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/zim-cops-crack-down-on-screen-obsessed-pedestrians/P3gQ2MGAa3NvnRD1 2026-01-29T12:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Pedestrians who walk on roads while using their phones and listening to music via headphones will be charged. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/154063164.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-pushes-fibre-satellite-to-boost-digital-access/6GxRKMYQpRjMb3Wj 2026-01-29T12:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Dr Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation and digital economy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/05/RESIZED-Dr-Bosun-Tijani.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/egypts-nowpay-enters-saudi-arabia/KzQenqjy3aGMZd2r 2026-01-29T10:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Egyptian fintech NowPay is expanding into Saudi Arabia through a $20 million joint venture with Tas’heel, bringing payroll-linked financial wellness tools to one of the region’s largest labour markets and strengthening financial access for expatriate workers. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Egyptian-fintech-startup-29Jan2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cassava-axon-networks-to-launch-oaas-platform/RgeVDqPRgae7KJN3 2026-01-29T14:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Cassava Technologies and AXON Networks announced a strategic partnership to fuel Artificial Intelligence adoption and innovation among African businesses. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Axon-29Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenyan-initiative-paves-way-for-women-in-stem/lLn14MmQZ3LMJ6Aa 2026-01-29T08:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Girls participating in the programme are becoming more capable of envisioning themselves in STEM fields. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-STEM-mentorship-29Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-ceo-ralph-mupita-joins-dangote-fertiliser-board/PmxVEMKEd66vQY85 2026-01-29T08:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has joined the board of Dangote Fertiliser as Aliko Dangote positions the agribusiness unit for expansion and a planned listing on the Nigerian Exchange. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/10/RESIZED-MTN-Group-President-16Oct2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-zambia-discards-70m-scratch-cards/5yONP7ErB64MXWrb 2026-01-28T14:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 By phasing out the scratch cards, the telco aims to further support its transition to digital recharge channels. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-MTN-Zambia-28Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-introduces-tech-driven-solution-for-debt-payments/4r1lyMR9jQg7pmda 2026-01-28T13:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Dr Chris Kiptoo, principal secretary of the National Treasury. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/12/RESIZED-Chris-Kiptoo-03Dec2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/us-burkina-faso-alliance-to-offer-ai-training-to-youths/rW1xL75n8o9MRk6m 2026-01-28T13:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Joann M. Lockard, US ambassador to Burkina Faso and Aminata Zerbo-Sabané, ICT minister. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-US-Burkina-Faso-alliance-28Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/india-zambia-team-up-to-advance-ai-collaboration/KzQenvjy3kGqZd2r 2026-01-28T12:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Zambia's delegation was led by the permanent secretary of Technology and Science, Brilliant Habeenzu. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Zambia-India-meeting-28Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/leading-fintechs-in-nigeria-score-national-licenses/j5alrvQA9PGvpYQk 2026-01-28T10:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Olayemi Cardoso is the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Cardoso-CBN-governor-28Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/5-cx-trends-businesses-cant-afford-to-ignore-in-2026/O2rQGMAEe8DMd1ea 2026-01-28T10:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/Bruce-Maltitz-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/oversharing-on-social-media-is-fuelling-targeted-kidnappings/LPp6V7rBjkP7DKQz 2026-01-28T10:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Richard Frost, Head of Technology Solutions and Consulting at Armata Cyber Security. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Richard-Frost-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/new-alliance-boosts-african-robotics-market/xA9POvNE1QEqo4J8 2026-01-28T09:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 AfricAI secures exclusive continental rights to deploy advanced robotics platforms across Africa in landmark deal with Micropolis Robotics. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-AfricAI-28Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ixafrica-oracle-to-launch-kenyas-first-public-cloud-region/xnklOqz1YW6M4Ymz 2026-01-28T08:05:10+02:00 never 0.5 iXAfrica Data Centres collaborates with Oracle to deliver Kenya’s first public cloud region. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-iXAfrica-data-centre-28Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vodacom-named-africas-top-employer-for-third-year-running/dgp45qaBmK2vX9l8 2026-01-27T14:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Matimba Mbungela, Chief Human Resources Officer at Vodacom Group. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/AFRICA-Matimba-Mbungela-27Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/namibian-schools-clinics-to-get-free-internet/PmxVEMKEdwzvQY85 2026-01-27T13:05:10+02:00 never 0.5 Emma Theofelus, minister of information and communication technology. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-ICT-Minister-Namibia-27Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-launches-project-to-boost-cyber-security/LPp6VMrBjoPMDKQz 2026-01-27T13:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 Steve Isaboke, Kenya's principal secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, is convinced that the $3.6 million cyber resilience project would boost the country's defences as cyberattacks target banks, mobile money platforms, and government digital services. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Steve-Isaboke-27Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/east-african-banks-reimagine-auditing-in-digital-era/5yONP7ErBwJMXWrb 2026-01-27T13:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Johnny Ohisa Damian, governor of the Bank of South Sudan. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Johnny-Ohisa-Damian-27Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mogo-geidea-launch-strategic-fintech-alliance/o1Jr5qxP51oqKdWL 2026-01-27T12:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Mahmoud El-Ghawass, CEO of Mogo. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Mahmoud-El-Ghawass-27Jan2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/safaricoms-13bn-deal-faces-regulatory-heat/RgeVDvPRgVZMKJN3 2026-01-27T10:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa has sought to calm nerves, telling lawmakers that the deal is a shareholder-to-shareholder transaction that will not alter Safaricom’s governance or regulatory oversight. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/12/RESIZED-Peter-Ndegwa-11Dec2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/from-greylist-to-readiness-inside-sas-2026-anti-money-laundering-reforms/KzQenMjy3DR7Zd2r 2026-01-27T10:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Sholane Sathu, Founder of Navigate Compliance. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/Sholane-Sathu-27Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/libya-enlists-us-tech-firm-to-strengthen-5g-networks/PmxVEMKEdV5vQY85 2026-01-26T14:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Company executives attended the signing ceremony. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Libya-US-upgrade-tel-26Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-pushes-on-with-financial-inclusion-efforts/WnxpE74YVzyMV8XL 2026-01-26T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 fs Financial gowth 2018 The project was announced at the 2026 CHBO Conference in Lagos. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2018/10/resized/-fs-Financial-gowth-2018.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/egyptian-president-calls-for-online-safety-education/rxP3jqBEzdWMA2ye 2026-01-26T13:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is Egypt's president. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Abdel-Fattah-el-Sisi-26Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/how-tiktok-king-from-senegal-built-900m-global-empire/kLgB1MezBrAq59N4 2026-01-26T12:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 From silent skits to a $900 million global deal, Senegal-born TikTok star Khaby Lame is redefining how African creators turn digital influence into real economic power. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Khaby-Lame-26Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-tightens-grip-on-online-children-protection/4r1lyMR9jnp7pmda 2026-01-26T12:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 fs girls tablet 2018 Malawi is rolling out a project that seeks to provide educators with skills to safeguard children against cyberbullying and online exploitation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2018/02/resized/-fs-girls-tablet-2018.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/understand-the-power-of-ai-in-finance/nWJadvbNzdGvbjO1 2026-01-23T15:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 fs Boardroom table The webinar, titled ‘AI in Finance’, will provide an understanding of how to unlock smarter decisions and scalable growth with AI-driven finance. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2017/11/resized/-fs-Boardroom-table.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-group-gets-new-exec-for-it-core-design/lLn147mQZlb7J6Aa 2026-01-23T14:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Shoyinka Shodunke is MTN Group's newly appointed executive in charge of IT core design and delivery. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Shoyinka-Shodunke-23Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-begins-amending-electronic-government-act/Olx4z7kamV5q56km 2026-01-23T13:05:10+02:00 never 0.5 Percy Chinyama is the SMART Zambia national coordinator. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/02/RERSIZED-Percy-Chinyama-05Feb2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/airtel-malawi-faces-forex-crunch/mQwkoM6Ylez73r9A 2026-01-23T13:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 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/mtn-nigeria-fibre-network-takes-a-hit/o1Jr5MxP5Z6MKdWL 2026-01-23T13:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Karl Toriola, MTN Nigeria CEO. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-MTN-Nigeria-CEO-23Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/evs-poised-to-take-over-50-of-nigerian-roads/JBwErvn31Da76Db2 2026-01-23T15:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Oando Group CEO Wale Tinubu says falling EV costs and Nigeria’s long-term power potential could see electric vehicles make up 50% of the country’s vehicle fleet within the next 20 years. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Wale-Tinubu-23Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/flutterwave-stablecoin-wallets-poised-to-disrupt-the-market/LPwQ57lbP8yqNgkj 2026-01-23T11:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 The company is assuring that global companies, African businesses, and individuals have access to low-cost, fast, and always-on cross-border payments via stablecoins. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/273657772.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/airtel-foundation-funds-gifted-students-in-malawi/VgZey7Jl3kBqdjX9 2026-01-22T13:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 The Airtel Foundation is bridging the digital divide in Malawi by offering scholarships. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Airtel-Malawi-22Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/new-investment-fund-brings-connectivity-to-nigeria/Pero3qZ3YWovQb6m 2026-01-22T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Jeannie Annan, senior vice president for research & innovation at the IRC. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Jeannie-Annan-22Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/orange-cote-divoire-intros-satellite-broadband/lwrKx73YLdRqmg1o 2026-01-22T13:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 The satellite internet service will promote digital inclusion and complete Orange Côte d'Ivoire's portfolio of fibre, mobile broadband, and satellite connectivity. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/232725576.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/bdic-cisco-partner-to-train-23000-nigerian-youths/dgp45vaBmoz7X9l8 2026-01-22T14:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 The agreement was signed during the Cisco International Systems Middle East and Africa Annual Partners Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-BDIC-Cisco-partner-22Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cameroon-boosts-cyber-defense-systems/Pero37Z3YWdMQb6m 2026-01-22T12:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Cameroon's national Computer Incident Response Team reviewed new high-tech solutions funded by the World Bank. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-CIRT-22Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/congo-brazzaville-intros-data-protection-commission/nWJadvbNzxkvbjO1 2026-01-22T11:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 National Data Protection Commission of the Republic of the Congo with ICT minister, Léon Juste Ibombo. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Data-protection-commission-22Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawis-game-changing-commitment-to-school-internet/WnxpEv4YVPm7V8XL 2026-01-22T11:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 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/gates-openai-unite-for-50m-ai-health-initiative-in-africa/KjlyrvwBDaKqk6am 2026-01-22T10:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and chair of the Gates Foundation, says artificial intelligence could help African health systems offset aid cuts and expand access to quality care, as his foundation and OpenAI roll out a $50 million AI health initiative starting in Rwanda. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Bill-Gates-22Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/paymentology-welcomes-ex-ozow-exec-moodley/P3gQ2qGAaGX7nRD1 2026-01-21T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Kesheni Moodley is Paymentology's newly hired regional director for Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Kesheni-Moodley-21Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-expands-3mtt-programme-across-the-country/raYAyqorJemMJ38N 2026-01-21T12:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Dr Bosun Tijani, Nigeria's minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-ICT-Nigeria-minister-21Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/data-readiness-is-the-silent-barrier-to-ai-success-five-priorities-for-the-c-suite/rxP3jqBEzRmMA2ye 2026-01-21T13:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Daniel Acton, Chief Technology Officer at Accelera Digital Group (ADG). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Daniel-Acton-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/paystack-embraces-holdco-strategy-with-stack-group/6GxRKqYQpWbqb3Wj 2026-01-21T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 The Paystack team has unveiled The Stack Group, a new holding company bringing together its payments, banking and consumer businesses as it scales beyond merchant services across multiple African markets. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-PayStack-team-21Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-central-bank-greenlights-16bn-safaricom-stake/KPNG878N52Dq4mwD 2026-01-21T12:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 In comments to parliament on Tuesday, CBK Governor Kamau Thuge stated that the backing is due to the current socioeconomic environment. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Kamau-Thuge-21Jan2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/telkom-ceo-urges-africa-to-close-digital-gap/Pero3qZ3YXdvQb6m 2026-01-21T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Telkom Group CEO Serame Taukobong spoke on the sidelines of Davos 2026, where African leaders and executives emphasised execution, shared infrastructure and connectivity as the foundations of the continent’s digital economy. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/11/Serame-Taukobong-Nov-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/new-africa-data-alliance-to-supercharge-brain-research/RgeVDvPRgnpMKJN3 2026-01-21T11:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Africa inks partnership to transform health sector. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Davos-logo-21Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-deletes-sam-altmans-worldcoin-biometric-data/dgp45vaBmXX7X9l8 2026-01-21T10:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Sam Altman co-founded Worldcoin (now rebranded as World), a digital identity project. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/brainstorm/pictures/2025/12/Sam-Altman.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/norton-cyber-security-solutions-for-home-users-small-businesses/o1Jr5MxP5d8MKdWL 2026-01-20T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Norton Cybersecurity Solutions for Home Users and Small Businesses in a Connected World. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Avert-IT-Distribution-header-AFRICA-20Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-looks-to-a-chinese-firm-to-push-solar-project/JBwErvn31pG76Db2 2026-01-20T13:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Company representatives at the signing ceremony in Lusaka. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Zambia-taps-Chinese-20Jan2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/taraba-adopts-electronic-case-management-system/8OKdWMDXGAkMbznQ 2026-01-20T12:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Executive governor of Taraba State, Governor Agbu Kefas. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Agbu-Kefas-20Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawis-automated-water-machine-expands-into-uganda/KA3WwMdzG26vrydZ 2026-01-20T11:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 iTap delivers potable water to low-income or rural communities without access to clean and pure drinking water. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-iTap-Malawi-13Jan2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-remittances-hit-5bn-in-2025-as-growth-slows/dgp45qaBm2GvX9l8 2026-01-20T10:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Central Bank of Kenya data shows diaspora remittances rose to a record US$5.04 billion in 2025, remaining the country’s largest and most stable source of foreign exchange despite slowing growth. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Bank-of-Kenya-20Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/saudi-sudanese-taps-network-for-digital-overhaul/KWEBb7yLpPgvmRjO 2026-01-20T10:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Reda Helal, group MD, Processing, Africa at Network International and Osama Ali Ibrahim, CEO of Saudi Sudanese Bank. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Partner-Saudi-Sudanese-Bank-20jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-growing-importance-of-sovereign-ai-in-digital-economy/GxwQDq1D9xrMlPVo 2026-01-19T14:05:10+02:00 never 0.5 Sarthak Rohal, Senior Vice President at In2IT Technologies. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/02/Sarthak-Rohal-24Feb2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/egypt-china-seal-500m-solar-pact/Pero3qZ3YpPvQb6m 2026-01-19T13:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Company executives attended the signing ceremony. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Signing-Ceremony-19Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/rwanda-china-forge-technology-alliance/KA3WwqdzGW67rydZ 2026-01-19T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Gao Wenqi, China's ambassador to Rwanda, met with senior Rwandan officials over the weekend to explore strengthening ties. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-China-Rwanda-19Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-to-use-satellite-for-crime-prevention/G98Yd7LGPWlvX2PD 2026-01-19T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Director-General of NASRDA, Matthew Adepoju and EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede during the MOU signing event. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Nigeria-to-tackle-19Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-moves-to-curb-mobile-fraud/GxwQD71D9BPvlPVo 2026-01-19T13:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 fs 5G sim 2019 Malawi to curb mobile fraud in the country. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2019/02/resized/-fs-5G-sim-2019.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/us-fintech-sues-dr-congo-for-400m-over-failed-banking-deal/j5alrvQA92pvpYQk 2026-01-19T11:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration has been drawn into a high-stakes US court battle over a failed $72 million fintech project meant to modernise the country’s banking and payments system. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-DR-Congo-president-19Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/2026-predictions-evolving-data-centres-for-an-ai-driven-future/VgZey7Jl3KyqdjX9 2026-01-19T14:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Canninah Dladla, Cluster President for English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Canninah-Dladla-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/econet-park-next-frontier-for-zimbabwes-ai-goals/KPNG8v8N5xdM4mwD 2026-01-16T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Zimbabwe’s ICT minister, Tatenda Mavetera. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/11/RESIZED-Tatenda-Mavereta-Minister-of-ICT-Zimbabwe.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/econet-boosts-connectivity-in-zimbabwe/G98YdMLGP9l7X2PD 2026-01-16T13:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Econet continues to dominate Zimbabwe’s telecoms as it adds more 103 base stations. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/11/communications-tower-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/safaricom-stake-sale-sparks-valuation-dispute/mYZRX79gpRKqOgA8 2026-01-16T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Kenyan lawmakers and analysts scrutinise Vodacom’s proposed acquisition of a larger stake in Safaricom, amid concerns over valuation, data sovereignty and reduced State influence. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Safaricom-16Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/22m-boost-for-woliz-moroccos-rising-start-up-scene-star/VgZeyvJl3zpMdjX9 2026-01-16T13:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Ismail Amri, a co-founder and CFO of Woliz with Kamal El Hardouzi, founder and CEO of Woliz. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Woliz-secure-funding-16Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-initiates-satellite-to-mobile-regulation-revolution/KA3WwMdzGVLvrydZ 2026-01-16T14:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Dr Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/12/RESIZED-AFRICA-02Dec2025-5.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ayen-becomes-first-robot-waitress-in-south-sudan/RgeVDvPRgwlMKJN3 2026-01-15T14:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Ayen's launch comes as service robots are transforming guest services globally through automation, speed, and customisation. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Robot-waitress-15Jan2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/paystack-moves-beyond-payments-into-banking/mYZRXv9gpNkMOgA8 2026-01-15T13:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 By entering the banking sector, Paystack is using its payments data and infrastructure to unlock credit, deposits and new revenue streams for African businesses. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Paystack-15Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/egypt-uk-strengthen-ict-cooperation/Pero37Z3YmaMQb6m 2026-01-15T12:05:11+02:00 never 0.5 Mark Bryson-Richardson, British ambassador to Egypt and Amr Talaat, Egyptian ICT minister. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Egypt-UK-strengthen-15Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-allows-new-challenger-spacecoin-to-take-on-starlink/PmxVE7KEd8WqQY85 2026-01-15T12:05:10+02:00 never 0.5 Tae Oh, the founder of Spacecoin, confirmed that the company has received regulatory approval to provide satellite internet services in Kenya to rival Starlink. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Tae-Oh-13Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-nordic-nations-unite-for-digital-transformation/LPp6V7rBjWW7DKQz 2026-01-15T12:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Svein Baera, Norway's ambassador in Nigeria, met with Dr. Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, yesterday. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Svein-Baera-Bosun-Tijani-15Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-embarks-on-extensive-tower-rollout/mQwkoM6YlpB73r9A 2026-01-15T11:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 MACRA acting director general, Mayamiko Nkoloma. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Mayamiko-Nkoloma-15Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-us-strengthen-collaboration-on-data-governance/rxP3jMBEzKE7A2ye 2026-01-15T11:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general of the NITDA, speaking at the Nigeria Data Privacy Capacity Building workshop. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Kashifu-Inuwa-Abdullahi-15Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-using-ai-to-protect-data-from-cybercriminals-is-crucial/xnklOqz1Y5EM4Ymz 2026-01-15T10:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Hemant Harie, Group CTO at Data Management Professionals South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/05/Hemant-Harie-2025-NEW.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/smart-hands-in-africa-on-the-ground-expertise-is-essential-in-ai-centric-networking/Gb3Bw7WaDLoq2k6V 2026-01-15T10:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Hugo Fourie, Vice President of Supply, Vendors & Projects at CMC Networks. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Hugo-Fourie-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-plans-to-introduce-ai-regulations/DZQ587V8lQDqzXy2 2026-01-14T14:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 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/how-quantum-computing-ai-are-driving-the-next-wave-of-cyber-defence-innovation/KzQenqjy32gMZd2r 2026-01-14T13:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Saurabh Prasad, Senior Solution Architect at In2IT Technologies. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2023/07/Saurabh-Prasad.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-raises-bar-on-telcos-regulator-targets-tougher-quality-rules/GxwQDM1D9Kk7lPVo 2026-01-14T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Safaricom’s network coverage and performance continue to lead the Kenyan market, but the operator faces new regulatory pressure as the Communications Authority proposes a 90% service quality threshold. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/05/120367303-m-resized.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/uk-kenya-tech-hub-deal-boosts-start-up-ecosystem/KA3WwMdzGervrydZ 2026-01-14T13:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Stephen Gugu, CEO of Viktoria Ventures, and Enos Weswa, who serves as the country director for the UK-Kenya Tech Hub. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-UKKenya-Viktoria-14Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenyan-parliament-discusses-safaricom-stake-sale/nWJad7bNznx7bjO1 2026-01-14T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Legislators that the proceeds from Safaricom stake sale will serve as seed capital for the new National Infrastructure Fund and Sovereign Wealth Fund. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/07/AFRICA-24July2025-3.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigeria-opens-satellite-market-to-amazon/WnxpE74YVAeMV8XL 2026-01-14T11:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 The company plans to launch its satellite constellation over Nigerian territory in 2026. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Amazon-14Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/masakhane-initiative-to-tackle-africas-digital-language-gap/mQwkoq6YlnBM3r9A 2026-01-14T11:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Masakhane Hub requests proposals for African Languages AI datasets. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-MGrants-12Jan2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/hayo-upgrades-platform-to-tackle-sim-swap-fraud/rxP3jqBEzXEMA2ye 2026-01-14T10:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 The expanded NMR platform provides a unified, real-time system for governments and mobile operators to monitor, validate and control device and SIM activity. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/176894616.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/uganda-orders-internet-shutdown-ahead-of-crucial-vote/kLgB1MezBn4q59N4 2026-01-14T14:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, has spoken out against the nationwide internet blackout, accusing authorities of using digital shutdowns to silence dissent and limit scrutiny ahead of the presidential election. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Robert-Kyagulanyi-14Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cameroon-intros-digital-system-for-civil-documents/KzQenvjy3BgqZd2r 2026-01-13T14:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 A close-up of the civil registration software that enables faster processing and secure archiving of civil status records at council level. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Cameroon-documents-13Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-rise-of-cheques-as-kenyas-preferred-payment-method/wbrpOqg2aBXMDLZn 2026-01-13T13:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Paper-based payments remain relevant in Kenya’s fast-growing digital payments ecosystem despite the dominance of mobile money and instant transfers. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/11/digital-wallet-smartphone-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerian-terra-industries-secures-118m-for-expansion/RgeVDvPRg1DMKJN3 2026-01-13T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Nathan Nwachuku and Maxwell Maduka, Terra Industries co-founders. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Terra-13Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/spacecoin-strikes-major-deals-to-launch-satellite-internet/nWJadMbNzjxMbjO1 2026-01-13T13:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Tae Oh, founder of Spacecoin. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Tae-Oh-13Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/libyas-vintage-nokia-phones-finally-arrive/DZQ58vV8l4nMzXy2 2026-01-13T12:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 A Libyan trader finally receives Nokia phones ordered 16 years ago, a quirky reminder of how conflict can stall technology and business. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Nokia-Libya-13Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/m-pesa-gets-new-partner-to-elevate-blockchain-tech/GxwQD71D9rKvlPVo 2026-01-13T11:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, CEO of M-PESA Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Sitoyo-Lopokoiyit-13Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/hitachi-vantara-expands-pan-african-reach-as-demand-grows-for-world-class-data-solutions/lwrKxq3YLr37mg1o 2026-01-13T10:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Marike Wepener, Territory Manager, Hitachi Vantara. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/Marike-Wepener-13Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/excuse-me-while-i-slip-on-past-your-security/kYbe97Xb53mqAWpG 2026-01-12T13:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Richard Frost, Head of Technology Solutions and Consulting at Armata Cyber Security. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Richard-Frost-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/cci-kenya-champions-youth-employment-in-bpo-sector/G98YdMLGPy47X2PD 2026-01-12T12:05:10+02:00 never 0.5 Angela Waliaula, network engineering manager at CCI Kenya. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Angela-12Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-huawei-to-boost-public-sector-digital-skills/wbrpOMg2a6D7DLZn 2026-01-12T12:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 Kenya and Huawei are considering a partnership to boost digital skills in the public sector. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Huawei-Kenya-12Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/scatec-scores-another-renewables-project-in-egypt/j5alr7QA9x67pYQk 2026-01-12T12:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Terje Pilskog is the CEO of Scatec ASA. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Terje-Pilskog-12Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/egypt-tops-africa-in-ai-readiness-as-strategy-turns-to-action/lLn14MmQZByMJ6Aa 2026-01-12T11:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Egypt’s minister of communications and information technology, Amr Talaat, says the country’s top ranking in Africa’s AI readiness reflects sustained investment in policy, skills and digital infrastructure. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Amr-Talaat-12Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/rwanda-oman-forge-ict-partnership/O2rQGqAEeJdqd1ea 2026-01-12T11:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 The agreement lays the foundation for partnerships in data hosting, cloud computing, and data centre development. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Rwanda-Oman-12Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/nigerian-firm-unveils-almajiris-to-tech-initiative/Olx4zMkamNLv56km 2026-01-12T11:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Tim Akano, managing director of New Horizons Nigeria. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Tim-Akano-12Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/youtube-sensation-ishowspeed-hits-48-million-views/mQwkoq6YlOJM3r9A 2026-01-12T11:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 American livestreaming sensation IShowSpeed during his record-breaking visit to Nairobi, Kenya, where his YouTube channel crossed 48 million subscribers in a single day. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Ispeedshow-Kenya-12Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-financial-crime-risk-demands-regulation/WnpNgM21j5x7VrGd 2026-01-12T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Japhet Gana: Group Head, Transaction Risk & Financial Crimes, Yellow Card. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Japhet-Gana-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenyas-new-digital-certificate-mandate-takes-effect/rxP3jqBEz83MA2ye 2026-01-12T10:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 The directive follows a decision taken by Kenya's National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee in late 2024. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-CA-12Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/from-cables-to-clouds-revolutionising-dcs-with-edge-io-and-ai-for-industry-40/4r1ly7R9jyKvpmda 2026-01-12T13:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Kobus Vermeulen, Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Kobus-Vermeulen-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/stablecoins-are-fixing-remittances-cross-border-payments/LPwQ5MlbPNxvNgkj 2026-01-09T12:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 Jonathan Katende, Co-Founder and CEO of Lipaworld. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Jonathan-Katende-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/pci-dss-compliance-is-a-business-essential-not-an-it-task/KPNG878N5rjq4mwD 2026-01-09T12:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Simeon Tassev, Managing Director and QSA at Galix. (Image: Galix) https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2022/10/Simeon-Tassev-2022.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/vocational-training-centres-key-to-powering-sas-automotive-era/DZQ58MV8lxnvzXy2 2026-01-09T12:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 Maureen Phiri, Director at Oxyon People Solutions. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Maureen-Phiri-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-rise-of-whatsapp-in-kenyas-online-shopping-scene/mYZRXM9gprxvOgA8 2026-01-09T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 WhatsApp and mobile apps have become Kenya’s new digital marketplaces, enabling instant payments through M-Pesa and faster, more personal online shopping experiences. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2024/01/WhatsApp-messaging-2024.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/build-or-buy-avoiding-the-diy-mirage/Pero3qZ3Yy4vQb6m 2026-01-09T12:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Building in-house software comes with costs and risks. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/Service-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/starlink-license-drama-musk-sets-off-global-debate-again/lwrKx73YLA3qmg1o 2026-01-09T11:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Starlink's license request sparked a global debate as Elon Musk accused South Africa of refusing him an operating licence on racial grounds. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/12/RESIZED-Elon-Musk-09Dec2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-cracks-down-on-graft-around-e-voucher-system/KzQenMjy3NJ7Zd2r 2026-01-09T11:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 electronic voucher scheme, an essential tool for agricultural input distribution. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/04/Rectron-04April2024-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/african-voices-unite-against-groks-ai-image-abuse/RgeVDMPRgQmvKJN3 2026-01-09T10:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot, was developed by Elon Musk's xAI. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/10/RESIZED-Elon-Musk-28Oct2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/uganda-puts-the-squeeze-on-starlink/lwrKxq3YL3E7mg1o 2026-01-09T10:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Nyombi Thembo, executive director of the Uganda Communications Commission. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Uganda-UCC-09Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/acumatica-ai-seven-game-changing-ways-its-transforming-erp-in-2026/dgp45MaBmDmqX9l8 2026-01-09T10:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Acumatica AI – a core competitive advantage. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/11/HISTORIC-Times-3-Technologies-08Aug2020-1-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zambia-unveils-online-passport-application-system/xA9POvNE1aDqo4J8 2026-01-08T12:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 The Online Passport Application and Payment System is transforming how citizens access government services by making the process more transparent. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2024/09/passport-map.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/orange-sierra-leone-gets-new-ceo/rxP3jMBEzxN7A2ye 2026-01-08T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 The outgoing CEO, Sekou Amadou Bah, welcomed her and led her on a tour of the company. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Orange-Sierra-Loene-08Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/strengthening-cyber-resilience-with-commvault/xnklOqz1YrAM4Ymz 2026-01-08T12:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Chantal De Jager is the new Commvault Brand Manager. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/FirstDistribution-08Jan2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/eutelsat-airtel-launch-rail-connectivity-in-gabon/JBwErvn31Yb76Db2 2026-01-08T11:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Gabon is rolling out satellite-powered internet on its passenger trains, enabling onboard connectivity for travellers along the Transgabon Railway, including routes beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/10/RESIZED-Airtel-Railway-07Oct2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/5-key-technology-trends-affecting-the-security-sector-in-2026/G98YdMLGPdo7X2PD 2026-01-07T14:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Matt Thulin, Director of AI & Analytics Solutions at Axis Communications. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Matt-Thulin-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/south-african-car-buyers-are-redefining-automotive-expectations/KzQenqjy3KJMZd2r 2026-01-07T13:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Adheesh Ori, Senior Director within Accenture Song, South Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Adheesh-Ori-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/econet-stirs-the-pot-with-delisting-plans-in-zimbabwe/VgZeyvJl3mrMdjX9 2026-01-07T13:05:06+02:00 never 0.5 fs Financial gowth 2018 Econet is in discussions with the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange about delisting. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2018/10/resized/-fs-Financial-gowth-2018.xl.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/fringe-opens-its-first-edge-data-centre-in-nigeria/KA3WwMdzGywvrydZ 2026-01-07T13:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Fringe wants to meet the region's demand for data sovereignty, AI inference workloads, and enterprise digital services by expanding its network. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Fringe-Data-centre-07Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/rex-intros-blockchain-tokenisation-for-carbon-market-in-africa/j5alr7QA96z7pYQk 2026-01-07T12:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 REX uses blockchain tokenisation to deliver verified carbon and renewable credits with unmatched accuracy, transparency, and scale across Africa. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Renewvia-07Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/masiyiwa-unveils-mega-industrial-hub-to-power-zimbabwe/dgp45qaBm9mvX9l8 2026-01-07T12:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Econet InfraCo plans a 300-hectare, solar-powered industrial park near Harare’s international airport, combining clean energy, data infrastructure and logistics to drive jobs and investment. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Strive-07Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/acer-expands-e-mobility-portfolio/KBpdg7pmgWQMLEew 2026-01-06T14:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 The Predator ES Storm Pro is built for urban riders, combining a 500W motor (up to 1200W peak) with a long range of up to 60–65km. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/RESIZED-Predator-ES-Storm-Pro-06Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ishowspeeds-africa-tour-breaks-the-internet/8OKdWqDXGggqbznQ 2026-01-06T13:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 IShowSpeed turns South Africa into a live digital spectacle, climbing atop a spinning car as millions around the world tune in during his record-breaking Africa tour. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/AFRICA-Ispeed-breaks-internet-06Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtl-provides-update-on-malawi-rural-expansion/KzQenvjy3YJqZd2r 2026-01-06T14:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 To unlock digital economic opportunities, the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority and Malawi Telecommunications Limited have partnered to assess ways of improving operations by expanding services to rural areas https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/05/120367303-m-resized.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/airtel-africa-adds-40000-shares-to-speed-up-buyback-drive/dgp45vaBmBm7X9l8 2026-01-06T11:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Airtel Africa is strengthening its balance sheet and shareholder returns while expanding connectivity across 14 African markets. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/10/RESIZED-Airtel-Building-29Oct2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/the-full-potential-of-agentic-ai-goes-beyond-technology-alone/GxwQD71D9DXvlPVo 2026-01-06T11:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Vinoliah Martin, Technology Executive, Board Member, PhD Researcher. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/12/Vinoliah-Martin-2023.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/flutterwave-to-advance-open-banking-with-mono/mQwkoM6YlYA73r9A 2026-01-05T14:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Olugbenga Agboola, founder and CEO of Flutterwave. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/02/AFRICA-Story1-28Feb2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/zimbabwes-new-digital-services-tax-kicks-in/xA9POvNE1E3qo4J8 2026-01-05T13:05:03+02:00 never 0.5 Mthuli Ncube, Zimbabwe's finance minister. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2023/12/RESIZED-Ncube.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/resistance-to-technology-is-not-new-lets-embrace-ai/rxP3jMBEzEg7A2ye 2026-01-05T11:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 Brian Hungwe is a Journalist, Lawyer and Legal Scholar with research interests in Intellectual property and Innovation; AI; Constitutional & Human Rights Law; Arbitration; Delict and Public International Law. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/10/Brian-Hungwe-13Oct2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/why-african-businesses-should-embrace-digital-payments/P3gQ2MGAaAAvnRD1 2026-01-05T11:05:08+02:00 never 0.5 Paul Mutethia, Head of Commercial, Network International. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/Paul-Mutethia-2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/introducing-huaweis-pen-technology-transforming-campus-networking-with-first-distribution/WnpNgM21jKV7VrGd 2026-01-05T10:05:05+02:00 never 0.5 Huawei's PEN technology reduces operational complexity. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2026/01/First-Distribution-05Jan2026.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/mtn-zambia-huawei-muen-launch-4g-cloud-smartphone-solution/LPwQ57lbP6LqNgkj 2026-01-05T09:05:09+02:00 never 0.5 Teams from MTN Zambia, Huawei and Muen Network pictured at the launch of Cloud Phone 2.0. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2026/01/AFRICA-Huawei-05Jan2026-1.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/ethiopian-airlines-partners-with-nucore-for-digital-makeover/KPNG8v8N5K5M4mwD 2026-01-05T10:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Through this collaboration, Nucore Technologies will integrate digital solutions into Ethiopian Airlines' Agency Portal. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/11/RESIZED-Ethiopian-Airlines-12Nov2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/starlink-goes-dark-in-uganda-just-days-before-elections/G98YdMLGPYZ7X2PD 2026-01-05T08:05:07+02:00 never 0.5 Starlink has shut down access to its satellite internet service in Uganda after receiving instructions from the country’s regulator. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/pictures/2025/01/Starlink-internet-2025.jpg https://itweb.africa/article/kenya-licenses-42-new-digital-lending-platforms/mQwkoq6YlPAM3r9A 2026-01-02T11:05:04+02:00 never 0.5 Dr. Kamau Thugge, governor of the Central Bank of Kenya. https://www.itweb.co.za/static/africa/pictures/2025/06/RESIZED-Kamau-Thugge-20June2025-1.jpg