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TechAfrica News Mar 19, 2026

Zambia Explores Starlink to Boost SmartCare Pro and Expand Digital Health Access

Zambia is advancing its digital health transformation with the rollout of the SmartCare Pro Electronic Health Record system, a move described as a major milestone .........
TechAfrica News Mar 19, 2026

MultiChoice Shifts Showmax Originals to DStv Stream Ahead of Platform Shutdown in April 2026

Showmax  Originals are set to transition to a new home on DStv Stream,  as part of a strategic move by MultiChoice  to consolidate its streaming .........
TechAfrica News Mar 19, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire Unveils 83.275bn FCFA Digital Budget with 37% Increase for 2026

Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Innovation  has outlined an ambitious 2026 budget focused on accelerating the country’s digital transformation agenda. The ministry announced .........
TechAfrica News Mar 19, 2026

Vodacom Lesotho Commits Over $40m to Network Expansion and Digital Transformation

Vodacom Lesotho  has announced a major investment of over $40 million (approximately M700 million) aimed at upgrading its network infrastructure and expanding digital connectivity across .........
TechAfrica News Mar 19, 2026

Government of Rwanda Deepens AI Strategy Through Capacity-Building Initiative

The Government of Rwanda has intensified its push to integrate artificial intelligence across public institutions through a targeted training initiative for its Chief Digital Officers. .........
TechAfrica News Mar 19, 2026

Zambia leans on ICT expansion and digital adoption to power its $60bn economic vision

President of the Republic of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, has called on the country’s ICT sector to take a leading role in driving economic growth and .........
TechAfrica News Mar 19, 2026

iOCO Limited Acquires MySky Group to Boost Networking and Infrastructure Capabilities

iOCO Limited  has announced a strategic expansion move with the acquisition of the MySky Group,  marking a significant step in its renewed growth strategy following .........
TechAfrica News Mar 19, 2026

Nokia and Turkcell Enhance Fixed Broadband for Over 3 Million Users in Türkiye

Nokia  announced the successful completion of its project with Türkiye’s leading technology company and mobile operator Turkcell  to elevate the telecommunication provider’s fixed broadband performance, .........
TechAfrica News Mar 19, 2026

Sunsetting Legacy Networks: Should Africa Switch Off 2G and 3G Now? 

Should Africa really be switching off its 2G and 3G networks right now? In many advanced markets, that question has already been answered. Operators across .........
TechAfrica News Mar 18, 2026

Ghana’s NCA Consults Industry on Upcoming SIM Registration Rules

The National Communications Authority (NCA)  held a stakeholder engagement on March 13, 2026, to review the draft Numbering Resource Registration Regulations. The session took place .........
TechAfrica News Mar 18, 2026

Vox and Nymbis Alliance Strengthens Cloud Infrastructure for South African Businesses

Vox  has entered into a strategic partnership with Nymbis Cloud Solutions  to strengthen its cloud infrastructure and data protection offerings for businesses. The collaboration reintroduces .........
TechAfrica News Mar 18, 2026

Darren Makarem Appointed CFO of Cellulant to Drive African Fintech Growth

Darren Makarem has announced his appointment as Chief Financial Officer of Cellulant,  marking a new leadership addition to one of Africa’s leading digital payments firms. .........
TechAfrica News Mar 18, 2026

Schneider Electric Strengthens NVIDIA Partnership with AI Data Center Breakthroughs

Schneider Electric  has announced a series of major advancements in next-generation AI data center infrastructure in collaboration with NVIDIA  and AVEVA during NVIDIA GTC. The .........
TechAfrica News Mar 18, 2026

Central African Republic Faces Fiber Optic Sabotage, Telecom Services Disrupted

The Ministry of Digital Economy, Posts, and Telecommunications of the Central African Republic  has informed both national and international audiences that acts of vandalism have .........
TechAfrica News Mar 18, 2026

Namibia and Russia Explore Strategic ICT and Digital Development Partnerships

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology of Namibia  hosted a high-level interministerial engagement in Windhoek, strengthening digital collaboration with the Russian Federation. The meeting .........
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