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TechAfrica News Jun 9, 2026

Kenya Secures Ksh.15.3 Billion EU Boost to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Kenya’s digital transformation agenda has received a major boost following a Ksh.15.3 billion commitment from the EU–Kenya Digital Partnership. The funding is aimed at strengthening .........
TechAfrica News Jun 9, 2026

Nigeria’s Central Bank Launches AI-Driven System to Detect Financial Fraud in Real Time

The Central Bank of Nigeria  has announced a major policy shift aimed at strengthening the country’s digital financial security through the use of Artificial Intelligence .........
South African Kirsh dethrones Rabiu as Africa’s fastest-growing billionaire in 2026
BusinessDay Nigeria Jun 9, 2026

South African Kirsh dethrones Rabiu as Africa’s fastest-growing billionaire in 2026

…tycoon’s wealth jumps 46% after landmark $29bn deal South African billionaire Nathan Kirsh has overtaken Nigeria’s Abdul Samad Rabiu as read more South African Kirsh dethrones Rabiu as Africa’s fastest-growing billionaire in 2026 ...
The Super Eagles won’t be at the World Cup 2026. Nigeria will be everywhere
BusinessDay Nigeria Jun 9, 2026

The Super Eagles won’t be at the World Cup 2026. Nigeria will be everywhere

Yesterday, I attended the United States versus Germany pre-World Cup friendly in Chicago. As the starting lineups were announced, the read more The Super Eagles won’t be at the World Cup 2026. Nigeria will be everywhere ...
IGP rallies West African police chiefs, seeks stronger regional alliance against cross-border crime
BusinessDay Nigeria Jun 9, 2026

IGP rallies West African police chiefs, seeks stronger regional alliance against cross-border crime

Olatunji Disu, Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has called for deeper collaboration among West African law enforcement agencies to tackle the read more IGP rallies West African police chiefs, seeks stronger regional alliance against cross-border crime ...
Police rescue abducted woman, sons after gun battle with kidnappers in Ibadan
BusinessDay Nigeria Jun 9, 2026

Police rescue abducted woman, sons after gun battle with kidnappers in Ibadan

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the safe rescue of a woman, Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, and her 12-year-old twin read more Police rescue abducted woman, sons after gun battle with kidnappers in Ibadan ...
Capital Ethiopia Jun 9, 2026

Council of Ministers approves over 2.3 trillion birr draft budget for 2026/27

In its 56th regular session held today, the Council of Ministers unanimously approved a historic 2.34 trillion Birr draft federal government budget for the upcoming 2026/2027 FY. The Council has referred this unanimously approved draft budget proclamation to the House of Peoples’ Representativ...
Coca-Cola, sachet products dominate Nigerian homes as local FMCG brands rival multinationals
BusinessDay Nigeria Jun 9, 2026

Coca-Cola, sachet products dominate Nigerian homes as local FMCG brands rival multinationals

A new ranking of Nigeria’s most-consumed fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products has revealed while global giants such as Coca-Cola and read more Coca-Cola, sachet products dominate Nigerian homes as local FMCG brands rival multinationals ...
TechAfrica News Jun 9, 2026

Nigeria Launches Payments Systems Vision 2028 to Drive Financial Inclusion and Innovation

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) , Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has unveiled the Nigeria Payments Systems Vision 2028 (PSV 2028), a strategic framework .........
TechAfrica News Jun 9, 2026

Nigeria Data Protection Commission Announces Meta-Supported Initiative for Data Protection Strengthening

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (Nigeria Data Protection Commission)  has announced the launch of the Meta -Supported Initiatives for Data Protection (M-SIDP), a new programme aimed .........
TechAfrica News Jun 9, 2026

Telecom Regulators Hold Training on Radio Frequency Type Approval in Egypt

The National Telecommunications Regulation Agency held a specialized training course on Type Approval for the Frequency Spectrum, titled “Radio Frequency (RF) Compliance for Type Approval”, .........
TechAfrica News Jun 9, 2026

Telecom Namibia Partners With Lightstruck to Expand Open-Access Fibre Network

Telecom Namibia  officially marked the signing ceremony of its strategic partnership with Lightstruck (Pty) Ltd,  representing the second agreement of this nature as the company .........
TechAfrica News Jun 9, 2026

TowerCo of Africa and MTN Uganda Expand Connectivity in West Nile Region

TowerCo of Africa (TowerCo of Africa)  has announced a new milestone in its partnership with MTN Uganda , aimed at expanding mobile connectivity in Uganda’s West .........
TechAfrica News Jun 9, 2026

Algeria and Tunisia Expand Cooperation in Telecommunications and ICT Sector

The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Algeria (Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Algeria)  has announced progress in strengthening cooperation with Tunisia in the .........
TechAfrica News Jun 9, 2026

Zimbabwe Boosts Rural Connectivity as POTRAZ Upgrades Digital Centres Nationwide

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ)  marked the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2026 (World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2026) .........
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