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TechAfrica News Jul 6, 2026

South Africa Emerges as Africa’s AI Leader in Global Readiness Index

A new global study by Ataraxis has ranked South Africa as the leading country in Africa for artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, placing it eighth globally .........
TechAfrica News Jul 6, 2026

Luno Nigeria Becomes First Global Crypto Exchange Admitted to SEC’s ARIP

Luno Nigeria,  the local entity of the global cryptocurrency platform founded in Africa in 2013, has received Approval in Principle from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange .........
TechAfrica News Jul 6, 2026

Net Insight Launches CFO Succession Plan Following Cecilia Höjgård Höök’s Departure

Net Insight  announces that Cecilia Höjgård Höök has decided to leave her role to take on a position outside the company. Cecilia will remain as .........
TechAfrica News Jul 6, 2026

Zimbabwe Scraps 75% Local Ownership Requirement for Telecom Operators

The Government of Zimbabwe has repealed regulations that required telecommunications licensees to maintain at least 75% local ownership, reversing the policy just weeks after it .........
TechAfrica News Jul 6, 2026

EY MENA Chooses Egypt for Regional IT Outsourcing Delivery Center

Raafat Hendy has held talks with senior executives from Ernst & Young (EY)  MENA to discuss the company’s expansion plans in Egypt, including the establishment .........
TechAfrica News Jul 6, 2026

Egypt and Rwanda Move to Strengthen AI and Digital Transformation Cooperation

Raafat Hendy has held talks with Paula Ingabire to strengthen cooperation between Egypt and Rwanda in digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital skills development. .........
TechAfrica News Jul 6, 2026

BrainSAT and Space42 Expand South Africa’s Digital Connectivity with Satellite Services

South Africa has officially launched BrainSAT Technologies ‘ satellite services and unveiled the Thuraya One  satellite smartphone, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to .........
TechAfrica News Jul 6, 2026

Google Unveils $1 Million Fund to Support Indie Game Studios in Sub-Saharan Africa

Google  has launched the first-ever Google Play Indie Games Fund for Africa, committing US$1 million to support independent game developers across Sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative .........
TechAfrica News Jul 6, 2026

G42 and Microsoft Partner to Accelerate Agentic AI Adoption in the UAE

G42,  through its sovereign agentic AI company Inception42,  and Microsoft  announced a collaboration to advance agentic AI adoption. By deepening interoperability between their platforms, the .........
TechAfrica News Jul 6, 2026

Emirates NBD and Techstars Partner to Accelerate AI and FinTech Innovation in MENAT

Emirates NBD,  a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, and Techstars,  one of the world’s leading startup accelerators, .........
TechAfrica News Jul 6, 2026

Siada, Innovation City Launch UAE’s First Sovereign AI Data Center in Ras Al Khaimah

Siada, an IOPn enterprise,  and Innovation City, the UAE’s premier AI-powered free zone, announced they have secured exclusive access to the UAE’s first sovereign AI .........
TechAfrica News Jul 3, 2026

e& Partners Lenovo Connect to Expand Global IoT and Connected Vehicle Services

e& Carrier & Wholesale Services (C&WS) , the international wholesale arm of e&, has entered into a strategic partnership with Lenovo Connect  to deliver advanced IoT .........
TechAfrica News Jul 3, 2026

EAC Moves to Harmonise Cross-Border Data Flows to Advance Regional Digital Economy

The East African Community (EAC)  has taken a major step toward building a trusted and integrated regional digital economy by convening a five-day validation workshop .........
TechAfrica News Jul 3, 2026

KCB Foundation Partners Baringo South NG-CDF to Boost Skills, Financial Inclusion

KCB Foundation  has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Baringo South National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF)  to expand access to skills development, .........
TechAfrica News Jul 3, 2026

Türk Telekom Expands AI-Powered Digital Transformation Project for Turkey’s Prison System

Türk Telekom  has signed a new cooperation protocol with Turkey’s Ministry of Justice  to expand the use of artificial intelligence and next-generation technologies within the .........
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