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TechAfrica News May 29, 2026

Zipline Plans Major Nigeria Expansion With 12 New Drone Distribution Centres

Zipline  is preparing for a significant expansion of its healthcare logistics network in Nigeria, with plans to establish 12 additional distribution centres nationwide by 2028. .........
TechAfrica News May 29, 2026

Broadband Systems and Oman Data Park Sign Deal to Expand Rwanda’s Digital Infrastructure

Broadband Systems Corporation  has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oman Data Park  to jointly invest in the development of an AI-ready Tier .........
Capital Ethiopia May 29, 2026

Our Voice, Our Future: Why the integrity of our election rest with us

Over the past few years, the people of Ethiopia have walked through challenging times, carrying a shared longing for peace, stability, and dignity. Today, as we stand on the threshold of the national election, the power to shape the next chapter of our history returns entirely to where it belongs: i...
TechAfrica News May 29, 2026

Pattern Group Inc. Launches AI-Powered Ecommerce Engine ‘Pi’ to Automate Marketplace Growth

Pattern Group Inc.,  a leader in accelerating brands on global ecommerce marketplaces, announced the launch of Pattern Intelligence (Pi) at Accelerate, Pattern’s annual gathering of .........
Capital Ethiopia May 29, 2026

Ethiopia’s Eurobond debt restructuring talks collapse due to disagreement; Bondholders reject revised proposal

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has released a major statement regarding its ongoing efforts to restructure the $1 billion bond (carrying a 6.625% interest rate) that matured in 2024. According to the official statement issued on May 27, 2026, the restricted dialogue session held from May 6 to May 27,...
Capital Ethiopia May 29, 2026

Lai’s Eswatini stunt is a ‘diplomatic’ dead end

Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s early May visit to Eswatini was not ‘diplomacy’. It was political theatre, wrapped in the language of statecraft, and it once again exposed the weakness of Taiwan’s shrinking effort to preserve a few artificial “allies” through money, symbolism and ‘dip...
Super Eagles wary of Jamaica ahead of Unity Cup final
BusinessDay Nigeria May 28, 2026

Super Eagles wary of Jamaica ahead of Unity Cup final

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are refusing to take anything for granted ahead of Saturday’s 2026 Unity Cup final against read more Super Eagles wary of Jamaica ahead of Unity Cup final ...
FG plans between 0.5% and 1% oil revenue deductions to fund Police – Akpabio
BusinessDay Nigeria May 28, 2026

FG plans between 0.5% and 1% oil revenue deductions to fund Police – Akpabio

…says additional deductions to come from States’ allocations …74 dams approved for Sokoto- Badagry highway President of the Senate, Godswill read more FG plans between 0.5% and 1% oil revenue deductions to fund Police – Akpabio ...
Ochei, Delta former speaker leaves APC a day after Omo-Agege’s exit
BusinessDay Nigeria May 28, 2026

Ochei, Delta former speaker leaves APC a day after Omo-Agege’s exit

Victor Ochei, former speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress read more Ochei, Delta former speaker leaves APC a day after Omo-Agege’s exit ...
World Cup: Neymar doubtful for Brazil’s opener after injury blow
BusinessDay Nigeria May 28, 2026

World Cup: Neymar doubtful for Brazil’s opener after injury blow

Brazil forward Neymar is facing a race against time to be fit for his country’s opening match at the 2026 read more World Cup: Neymar doubtful for Brazil’s opener after injury blow ...
Adeoye affirmed as APM consensus guber candidate, pledges “inclusive prosperity” for Lagosians
BusinessDay Nigeria May 28, 2026

Adeoye affirmed as APM consensus guber candidate, pledges “inclusive prosperity” for Lagosians

Laja Adeoye has emerged as the consensus governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the 2027 election in read more Adeoye affirmed as APM consensus guber candidate, pledges “inclusive prosperity” for Lagosians ...
TechAfrica News May 28, 2026

Sparkle and GÉANT Expand Global Research Connectivity Across Africa, Europe and Middle East

Sparkle,  the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, and GÉANT,  the pan-European network and service provider for research and .........
TechAfrica News May 28, 2026

Africa’s Backhaul Bottleneck: Where Fibre Ends and Capacity Gaps Begin

Africa’s connectivity narrative continues to revolve around two dominant infrastructure layers: fibre rollout and mobile network expansion. One measures kilometres deployed; the other, population coverage and subscriber growth. Neither .........
TechAfrica News May 28, 2026

Sierra Leone Advances Artificial Intelligence Agenda to Expand Digital Opportunities

The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation  has announced plans to develop Sierra Leone’s first-ever National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy in collaboration with the World .........
TechAfrica News May 28, 2026

World Bank Study Highlights Role of Digital Payments in Expanding Business Finance

A new study by the World Bank  has found that the rapid digitalization of payments is fundamentally reshaping access to credit for small and medium-sized .........
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