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TechAfrica News Jun 18, 2026

Africa’s $240 Billion Mobile Economy: A Checkpoint on Africa’s Digital Transformation Journey

Mobile connectivity has quietly become one of Africa's most powerful economic forces. Not through headline-grabbing infrastructure projects, but through the steady way it is reshaping how people work, transact, access services, ......
TechAfrica News Jun 18, 2026

Kenya Eyes First OpenAI Academy in East Africa Following Ruto–Sam Altman Talks

Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto has revealed that he held discussions with Sam Altman on the sidelines of the G7 Leaders’ Summit, focusing on expanding .........
TechAfrica News Jun 18, 2026

Hyperbridge Relaunches With Fully Decentralized Architecture and Permissionless Proof System

Hyperbridge  has resumed bridging after a complete architectural overhaul following the April 13th exploit. Rather than applying a quick patch, the team used the downtime .........
TechAfrica News Jun 18, 2026

SEACOM Launches Nairobi–Kampala Terrestrial Network to Boost East Africa Digital Connectivity

SEACOM  has announced the live launch of the Nairobi–Kampala Terrestrial Network, marking a major milestone in strengthening East Africa’s digital infrastructure and regional connectivity. The .........
TechAfrica News Jun 18, 2026

Kenya Deepens EU Digital Cooperation on AI, Data Governance and Digital Public Infrastructure

Principal Secretary for the State Department of ICT and Digital Economy,  Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, CBS, has held high-level discussions with a delegation from the .........
TechAfrica News Jun 18, 2026

Telecel Ghana Unveils Digital Skills Training Program for 1,000 Students in Ashanti Region

Telecel Ghana  has launched the Telecel Ashanti Codes initiative in Kumasi, aimed at expanding digital skills training for young people in the Ashanti Region. The .........
TechAfrica News Jun 18, 2026

Nigeria Targets 70% Digital Literacy in Nigeria by 2027 with New Strategic Roadmap

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)  has unveiled its strategic roadmap for advancing Nigeria’s digital economy, setting an ambitious target of achieving 70% digital .........
TechAfrica News Jun 18, 2026

Nigeria Launches FreeTV Nationwide Subscription-Free Digital Television Platform

The Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has announced the upcoming launch of FreeTV, a nationwide subscription-free digital television platform scheduled for 17 June .........
TechAfrica News Jun 18, 2026

Togo Graduates 80 Public Sector Digital Officers to Accelerate Government Digital Transformation

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Digital Transformation of Togo,  through the Agence Togo Digital,  has celebrated the graduation of a new cohort of public .........
TechAfrica News Jun 18, 2026

Ghana NCA and Tanzania TCRA Deepen Cooperation on Satellite Communications Regulation

The National Communications Authority (NCA)  has hosted a delegation from the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA)  on a benchmarking visit at the NCA Tower aimed .........
TechAfrica News Jun 18, 2026

Zimbabwe Pushes AI Adoption for Inclusive Development at National Transformation Conference

The Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services of Zimbabwe  has highlighted the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advancing national and continental development following .........
TechAfrica News Jun 18, 2026

Mozambique Launches AGCCI Programming Camp to Close Gender Digital Divide

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to digital inclusion and women’s empowerment through the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) Programming Camp, currently taking place .........
TechAfrica News Jun 18, 2026

Kenya Emphasizes Cybersecurity as Key Pillar of Digital Transformation at Cyber Week Africa 2026

Principal Secretary for the State Department of ICT and Digital Economy , John Kipchumba Tanui, CBS, has emphasized the importance of cybersecurity as a core pillar .........
TechAfrica News Jun 17, 2026

Nigeria’s Education Ministry Assures Public NEMIS Data Platform Remains Secure and Operational

The Federal Ministry of Education  has dismissed a media report claiming that the Nigeria Education Management Information System (NEMIS) was affected by a cyberattack, describing .........
TechAfrica News Jun 17, 2026

Nigeria Advances Digital Switch Over as Stakeholders Reach Major Industry Consensus on DSO Rollout

The Federal Government of Nigeria has described recent progress in the country’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme as a major breakthrough, following a high-level stakeholder .........
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