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TechAfrica News Aug 14, 2026

CAMTEL Showcases Zamengoe Data Center to Plan International Cameroon

CAMTEL  has hosted an IT team from Plan International Cameroon  at its Zamengoe Data Center as part of efforts to showcase the facility’s digital infrastructure .........
TechAfrica News Aug 14, 2026

Space42 to Repurchase Up to 2.5% of Its Shares Following ADX Approval

Space42,  the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, announced that its proposed share buyback program of up to 2.5% of the Company’s issued share .........
TechAfrica News Aug 14, 2026

Safaricom Reshuffles Board, Appoints Two Vodacom Executives

Safaricom PLC  has announced the appointment of Miriam Cassim and Matimba Mbungela as Non-Executive Directors, effective August 13, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Cassim is .........
TechAfrica News Aug 14, 2026

Uganda Launches ‘Be A Cyber Hero’ Campaign to Protect Children Online

Uganda has launched the “Be A Cyber Hero” initiative, a national campaign aimed at helping children and young people navigate the digital environment safely. The .........
TechAfrica News Aug 14, 2026

MTN Uganda Launches MTNTV to Expand Digital Entertainment Access

MTN Uganda  has launched MTNTV, a digital entertainment platform that brings live television, radio, movies and sports together in a single streaming service. The platform .........
TechAfrica News Aug 14, 2026

MTN South Sudan Targets Young People With New Digital Lifestyle Platform

MTN South Sudan  has launched MTN Shabab Nation, a youth-focused community and lifestyle ecosystem designed to connect, empower and inspire young people across South Sudan. .........
TechAfrica News Aug 14, 2026

NITDA Moves to Accelerate Implementation of Nigeria’s Startup Act Incentives

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through its subsidiary Office of Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) , has held a co-creation session in Abuja to examine .........
TechAfrica News Aug 13, 2026

Digital Africa Summit Heads to Malawi as the Country Enters Its Next Digital Chapter

The Digital Africa Summit (DAS ) brings together policymakers, regulators, mobile operators, technology companies, investors and development partners around one goal: accelerating Africa’s digital transformation at the market level. The .........
TechAfrica News Aug 13, 2026

Why Stablecoins Are Becoming Africa’s Default Settlement Layer of Choice

Sending $200 to sub-Saharan Africa still costs more than 8% on average, according to the World Bank . For businesses, freelancers and households moving money across borders, the .........
TechAfrica News Aug 13, 2026

World Bank’s IFC Invests $25m in Jumia to Boost Africa’s Digital Commerce

The World Bank Group  is supporting the expansion of Africa’s digital commerce infrastructure to help small businesses reach new markets, create jobs, and strengthen economic .........
TechAfrica News Aug 13, 2026

Flutterwave and Caliza Partner to Expand Global Payment Access for African Businesses

Flutterwave  has partnered with financial infrastructure provider Caliza  to strengthen access to global payment and treasury services for African businesses. The partnership enables Flutterwave to .........
TechAfrica News Aug 13, 2026

Kenya Eyes Chinese Investment in Broadband, Smart Cities and Digital Infrastructure

Kenya is exploring deeper cooperation with China on digital transformation following discussions between the government and Guodong Network Communication Group.  Principal Secretary for ICT and .........
TechAfrica News Aug 13, 2026

Flutterwave and Abuja Investments Partner to Expand Digital Payments in FCT

Flutterwave  has partnered with Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL)  to expand digital payments, merchant acquiring and automated revenue collection across assets managed by AICL in .........
TechAfrica News Aug 13, 2026

Kenya and AWS Deepen Partnership to Build Globally Competitive Digital Talent

Kenya is strengthening its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS)  to expand digital skills development and create more opportunities for Kenyan talent to compete in .........
TechAfrica News Aug 13, 2026

BII and Africa50 Strengthen Partnership to Scale Infrastructure Financing Across Africa

British International Investment (BII) , the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Africa50  to strengthen collaboration and .........
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