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DRC Launches $500 Million Digital Transformation with World Bank and AFD Support
The Ministry of the Digital Economy, led by Minister Augustin Kibassa Maliba, held a high-level working session with a delegation from the World Bank  and .........
FAAN and MTN Nigeria Launch Free WiFi at Major Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN),  in partnership with MTN Nigeria,  has launched free WiFi services at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 2, .........
Nigeria’s Internet Users Reach 148.2 Million Amid Rising Data Costs
Nigeria’s internet user base reached 148.2 million in January 2025, reflecting steady growth in digital adoption despite the persistent surge in data costs. Mobile (GSM) .........
EHC Investment Forms Joint Venture to Deliver Sovereign Cloud and AI Solutions in Abu Dhabi
EHC Investment  has signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Phoenix Technologies AG  and AAA Commercial Enterprises  to establish a joint venture headquartered in .........
Nairagram Completes ₦10 Billion Commercial Paper Issuance to Expand Pan-African Payment Network
Nairagram  has successfully completed a ₦10,000,000,000 Commercial Paper issuance, marking a key milestone in strengthening Africa’s cross-border payment infrastructure. The capital raised will accelerate Nairagram’s .........
BENEFIT Records BD 37.5 Billion in Electronic Financial Transactions Across All Services in 2025
BENEFIT,  a leading innovator in fintech and electronic financial services in the Kingdom, reported strong growth in online payments processed through its Electronic Funds Transfer .........
Mauritania Launches “Ijraati” Platform to Simplify 800+ Administrative Procedures
On February 16, 2026, the Ministry of Digital Transformation and Administrative Modernization (MTNIMA)  officially launched the national administrative procedures platform, “Ijraati”. The launch was led .........
Burundi Launches #ABREMA: Fully Digital Platform for Pharmaceutical Imports
The Office Burundais des Recettes (OBR)  announced on February 17, 2026, the launch and operationalization of its web module #ABREMA, a fully digital platform designed .........
COMESA Competition Commission Strengthens Consumer Protection and Fair Market Practices
The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (the Commission)  is a regional regulatory body established under Article 6 of the COMESA Competition Regulations. Its primary mission .........
Finnfund Invests $5 Million to Expand Solar-Powered Telecom Infrastructure in South Sudan
Finnfund,  the Finnish development financier and impact investor, makes a follow-on investment in Communication & Renewable Energy Infrastructure (CREI) to scale up sustainable telecom energy .........
Zoom Unveils Agentic AI Companion, Transforming AI from Assistant to Workplace Collaborator
Zoom  has announced a major evolution of its AI Companion, positioning it as a workplace collaborator rather than a simple assistant. With the unveiling of .........
Internet Shutdowns Cost Africa Hundreds of Millions as Global Losses Hit $19.7 Billion in 2025
In 2025, deliberate internet outages became more widespread and economically damaging than ever before — with significant impacts felt across Africa. According to the latest .........
Wellows Launches AI Search Visibility Platform to Help Agencies Monitor Brand Presence
Wellows  has officially launched the Wellows AI Search Visibility Platform, designed to help agencies and startups understand and manage how their brands appear across AI-powered .........
Affinity Africa Partners with Cisco Foundation and FINCA Ventures to Expand Financial Inclusion
Affinity Africa,  Ghana’s leading digital banking platform, has joined forces, for the second time, with the Cisco Foundation  and FINCA Ventures  through a program aimed at .........
Ghana’s Points Africa Raises $2M to Build Continent-Wide Loyalty Currency
Points Africa,  a Ghana-based fintech, is building Sub-Saharan Africa’s first shared loyalty network, allowing customers to earn and redeem a single reward currency across multiple .........
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