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TechAfrica News Mar 19, 2026

MultiChoice Shifts Showmax Originals to DStv Stream Ahead of Platform Shutdown in April 2026

Showmax  Originals are set to transition to a new home on DStv Stream,  as part of a strategic move by MultiChoice  to consolidate its streaming .........
TechAfrica News Mar 19, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire Unveils 83.275bn FCFA Digital Budget with 37% Increase for 2026

Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Innovation  has outlined an ambitious 2026 budget focused on accelerating the country’s digital transformation agenda. The ministry announced .........
New Business Ethiopia Mar 19, 2026

Ethiopia Invests $1.5 Billion to Develop Industrial Parks

The Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) says the government has invested $1.5 billion over the past 10 years to develop industrial parks and fulfill infrastructure requirements. At a discussion forum organized to strengthen the participation of financial institutions within Special Econo...
TechAfrica News Mar 19, 2026

Vodacom Lesotho Commits Over $40m to Network Expansion and Digital Transformation

Vodacom Lesotho  has announced a major investment of over $40 million (approximately M700 million) aimed at upgrading its network infrastructure and expanding digital connectivity across .........
Capital Ethiopia Mar 19, 2026

Tender IGAD German Cooperation

Publication date: 10th March 2026 Country: Ethiopia Project Executing Agency: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Project title: Regional Migration Fund supporting Migrants, Refugees and Host Communities (“RMF“) Tender title: Request for Proposals for Consulting Services for De...
TechAfrica News Mar 19, 2026

Government of Rwanda Deepens AI Strategy Through Capacity-Building Initiative

The Government of Rwanda has intensified its push to integrate artificial intelligence across public institutions through a targeted training initiative for its Chief Digital Officers. .........
TechAfrica News Mar 19, 2026

Zambia leans on ICT expansion and digital adoption to power its $60bn economic vision

President of the Republic of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, has called on the country’s ICT sector to take a leading role in driving economic growth and .........
TechAfrica News Mar 19, 2026

iOCO Limited Acquires MySky Group to Boost Networking and Infrastructure Capabilities

iOCO Limited  has announced a strategic expansion move with the acquisition of the MySky Group,  marking a significant step in its renewed growth strategy following .........
TechAfrica News Mar 19, 2026

Nokia and Turkcell Enhance Fixed Broadband for Over 3 Million Users in Türkiye

Nokia  announced the successful completion of its project with Türkiye’s leading technology company and mobile operator Turkcell  to elevate the telecommunication provider’s fixed broadband performance, .........
TechAfrica News Mar 19, 2026

Sunsetting Legacy Networks: Should Africa Switch Off 2G and 3G Now? 

Should Africa really be switching off its 2G and 3G networks right now? In many advanced markets, that question has already been answered. Operators across .........
New terminal baggage chaos exposes fragile aviation infrastructure
BusinessDay Nigeria Mar 18, 2026

New terminal baggage chaos exposes fragile aviation infrastructure

The operational integrity of the new international terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) was called into question this week, read more New terminal baggage chaos exposes fragile aviation infrastructure ...
Food prices rise amid Eid festivities
BusinessDay Nigeria Mar 18, 2026

Food prices rise amid Eid festivities

A mix of Ramadan demand and logistics costs has activated a sharp spike in Nigerian food prices, ending a short-lived read more Food prices rise amid Eid festivities ...
OMO auction sees low sales as FPIs hit the brakes
BusinessDay Nigeria Mar 18, 2026

OMO auction sees low sales as FPIs hit the brakes

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) are considering safer investment havens following escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have resulted into read more OMO auction sees low sales as FPIs hit the brakes ...
Middle East war threatens to erase hard-won inflation gains – Cardoso
BusinessDay Nigeria Mar 18, 2026

Middle East war threatens to erase hard-won inflation gains – Cardoso

Olayemi Cardoso, Nigeria’s central bank governor, said the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran could influence future read more Middle East war threatens to erase hard-won inflation gains – Cardoso ...
Nigeria’s Eurobond yields rise as Iran conflict affects sentiment
BusinessDay Nigeria Mar 18, 2026

Nigeria’s Eurobond yields rise as Iran conflict affects sentiment

Nigeria’s Eurobond market is facing upward pressure on yields as investors retreat from emerging debt markets. This shift follows an read more Nigeria’s Eurobond yields rise as Iran conflict affects sentiment ...
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