Zambia modernises business regulatory services

Olugbenga Agboola’s participation underscores rising interest in Nigeria’s fast-evolving drone ecosystem, where locally built security platforms are attracting global investors.

Transporters in Namibia have welcomed the push for the adoption of body-worn cameras for police officers to improve transparency and enhance road safety.

African leaders rally behind AI, digital identity and connectivity at the AU Summit, with Ethiopia unveiling plans for a continent-first AI university aimed at accelerating Africa’s technological sovereignty and economic growth.

The new towers are being unveiled as part of a nationwide initiative to narrow the digital divide after IHS and Airtel invested a total of $100 million.

Along with a network of over 20 specialist experts that serve as the foundation of an advising community, Egypt Innovate boasts over 81,000 registered users, including entrepreneurs, innovators, and ecosystem supporters.

Pan-African e-commerce leader Jumia posted robust fourth-quarter 2025 results, with surging sales, reduced losses and improving cash flow.

Innocent Mutimura has been appointed as country manager of Paratus Rwanda.

A shift to satellite-powered observation, along with increased use of data and AI are on the agenda as Kenya seeks to digitise its agricultural industry.

Econet lures back seasoned exec Fayaz King to lead its infrastructure arm as the telecoms giant prepares a high-profile VFEX listing.

MultiChoice is starting to face under pressure from African governments, representing disgruntled citizens, to lower its subscription prices.

The government said 12 technology entrepreneurs came to Zambia, initially with an intention to search for opportunities but they ended up transacting during the trip.

The new company said 25 founders and investors from Silicon Valley and Africa are part of the raise, forming an ecosystem of "founders backing founders."