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Secretary-General of Digital Cooperation Organization meets Kenya’s Deputy President Kithure Kindiki

The Secretary-General of Digital Cooperation Organization, Deemah AlYahya has met with the Deputy President of Kenya, H.E Kithure Kindiki on the sidelines of the Connected Africa Summit 2026 to discuss Kenya’s digital transformation progress and opportuni

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Yas Tanzania launches nationwide campaign to promote network quality and coverage

Yas Tanzania has launched a new nationwide campaign aimed at reinforcing its commitment to delivering reliable and high-quality connectivity across the country.

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Senegal recognises Gov’Athon 2025 winners in drive to modernise public sector

Senegal has recognised winners of the Gov’Athon 2025 innovation challenge, underscoring the government’s commitment to leveraging innovation to transform public administration.

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Sierra Leone targets satellite integration to bridge connectivity gap

Sierra Leone is intensifying efforts to strengthen its digital infrastructure through satellite-enabled solutions as part of a broader strategy to close connectivity gaps and expand nationwide access to communication services.

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East Africa discusses regional satellite integration to strengthen connectivity

East African countries are stepping up efforts to integrate satellite technologies into regional connectivity frameworks as part of broader plans to expand digital access and improve network resilience.

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Namibia launches 2026 cybersecurity incident management guidelines

Namibia’s Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has launched the 2026 Cybersecurity Incident Management Guidelines in Ondangwa, Oshana Region, marking a step toward strengthening the country’s digital security framework.

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Egypt opens MENA’s largest Q-commerce distribution hub for Talabat

Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hendy, has inaugurated the largest quick commerce distribution hub in the Middle East and North Africa for Talabat Egypt, marking a significant milestone in the country’s expanding digi

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Kenya’s Principal Secretary launches World Agriculture Forum Country Council

Kenya’s Principal Secretary for the State Department for Science, Research and Innovation, Shaukat Abdulrazak, has launched the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) Kenya Country Council, positioning it as a key platform to advance innovation-driven transformati

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Flutterwave partners ASIF to support Youth Entrepreneurship Programme in Nigeria

Flutterwave has announced a partnership with Activate Success International Foundation (ASIF) to support the Youth Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Programme (YEEP 2026), aimed at strengthening opportunities for young Nigerians in business and the workfor

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UN Technology Bank calls for targeted industrial policies to drive Africa’s innovation agenda

The United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries has called for stronger, targeted industrial policies to support Africa’s long-term innovation, infrastructure, and industrial development.

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Cape Town startup Happy Pay raises $5M seed round to scale the first ad-subsidised payments network, to deliver cost-free Buy Now Pay Later payments for SA consumers

Happy Pay, one of Africa’s fastest-growing Buy Now Pay Later platforms, has secured a $5 million seed round led by global technology investor Partech.