2026 Wired4Women Awards shortlist announced
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as part of the final round of judging, after which winners will be selected.
Zambia shifts gears, embracing Finnish tech to fuel mining
The two countries hope to strengthen their relations in technology and science during Finland Business Week, which is currently taking place in Kitwe and Lusaka.
Kenya unveils data policy to boost farm innovation
A new draft policy aims to integrate Kenya’s scattered agricultural platforms into a single digital ecosystem, boosting productivity, improving farmer services and unlocking innovation across the agritech sector.
Malawi equips young girls with essential skills
The programme is building an active community in which girls not only learn but also get confidence to engage in the rapidly expanding digital economy.
Hayo welcomes Rwanda into the fold
The move is intended to speed up the country's digital transformation by delivering bespoke solutions for mobile operators, government entities, and private businesses alike.
Orange to sell Globecast as African media shifts again
The move comes weeks after Canal+ acquired MultiChoice and ended Showmax, signaling a new era for African content distribution.
AnyDesk: high-performance remote access built for modern enterprise
Remote access is no longer optional — it is the backbone of modern IT operations.
Legend, Spectranet to merge in $58m broadband deal
Combined entity targets Q2 2026 completion to create Nigeria’s largest ISP and challenge mobile giants in the fixed-broadband market.
Mauritius targets SADC expansion with ICT export roadshow
Economic Development Board leads trade mission to Botswana, Namibia, and Zambia to secure strategic partnerships in AI and cybersecurity.
The endpoint security platform built for Africa’s growing SMB market
Hybrid work, cloud adoption and mobile connectivity have expanded the attack surface, exposing businesses to ransomware, phishing, credential theft and increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
Haelsoft ed-tech unveils learning platform for Africa
The digital platform is expected to transform access to education across emerging markets.
Namibia commences regulating e-hailing sector
The meeting agreed that e-hailing platforms must ensure full compliance of their operators or drivers within 28 days, with an additional 28 days for the two ministries to assess adherence before implementing any austerity measures.
Canada supports Kenyan AI, drone medical projects
The focus is on using drone technology for medical deliveries, supporting responsible AI policy research, and clean energy to primary health-care facilities.