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Mahama calls for African-led health systems and greater investment in healthcare

President John Dramani Mahama has called on African countries to take greater ownership of their health systems by increasing domestic investment, strengthening local pharmaceutical production and reducing reliance on externally designed healthcare framew

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ITU Secretary-General calls for stronger policies and digital skills to close Africa’s connectivity...

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin has called for renewed efforts to address Africa’s digital divide, stressing the need for supportive policies, affordable access and expanded digital skills development.

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Morocco and World Bank review $250 million digital transformation programme

Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform has held discussions with the World Bank to review the implementation of the Kingdom’s Digital Transformation Acceleration Programme, a five-year initiative backed by $250 million in fundi

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MTN South Africa invests R150 million to expand connectivity in North West Province

MTN South Africa has announced a major network investment programme in the North West Province as part of efforts to improve connectivity, support digital inclusion and contribute to regional economic development.

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Irembo and Gates Foundation discuss AI and digital health opportunities for Rwanda’s digital future

Rwanda’s digital public services platform Irembo has hosted Bill Gates and a delegation from the Gates Foundation for discussions on expanding digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence and digital health solutions to support inclusive service delive

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Cameroon regulator and MTN hold technical talks to improve network quality and user experience

Cameroon’s Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ART) and MTN Cameroon have begun high-level technical discussions aimed at improving the quality of telecommunications services and enhancing customer experience for users across the country.

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President Mahama assents to GIPA Act to reform Ghana’s investment promotion framework

President John Dramani Mahama has signed the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Act into law, replacing the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s investment promotion framework and improve the count

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Rwanda showcases National Health Intelligence Centre to Bill Gates as AI-driven healthcare efforts e...

Rwanda has showcased its National Health Intelligence Center (NHIC) as part of efforts to demonstrate how real-time health data and technology are transforming healthcare delivery across the country.

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South Africa joins ATU Plenipotentiary Conference to shape Africa’s digital future

South Africa has joined other African countries, regulators and ICT stakeholders at the 7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL-2026) in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss the future direction of the

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Ethio Telecom profit jumps as data revenue overtakes voice, marking historic digital shift

Ethiopia's state-owned telecommunications operator Ethio telecom reported a sharp increase in annual earnings on Thursday as mobile data and internet services overtook traditional voice calls as its largest source of revenue, marking a historic shift in t

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