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TechAfrica News Aug 25, 2026

Vyntra Marks 10 Years in East Africa as Banks Step Up Financial Crime Controls

Vyntra ’s presence in East Africa began with its Nairobi operations as NetGuardians in 2016 and has since grown into a Service Excellence Center, supporting banks .........
TechAfrica News Aug 25, 2026

Mozambique’s Tmcel Begins Tests to Use Angola’s ANGOSAT-2 for Telecom Services

Mozambique’s telecommunications operator Tmcel  has begun tests to evaluate the use of Angola’s ANGOSAT-2 satellite for the provision of telecommunications services in Mozambique. The tests .........
TechAfrica News Aug 25, 2026

Malawi Hosts Regional Broadband Mapping Training to Strengthen Digital Infrastructure Planning

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)  is hosting a regional training programme in Lilongwe aimed at strengthening capacity in broadband mapping and geospatial data management .........
TechAfrica News Aug 25, 2026

MTN Bets on Fibre and Fixed Wireless to Drive Home Broadband Growth in Nigeria, Ghana

MTN Group  is stepping up its push into home broadband, with fibre and fixed wireless access (FWA) emerging as key growth opportunities in Nigeria and .........
TechAfrica News Aug 25, 2026

MTN Secures Nigerian Regulatory Approval for $2.2bn IHS Towers Deal

MTN Group  has secured conditional approval from Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC)  for its proposed acquisition of the remaining stake in IHS .........
TechAfrica News Aug 25, 2026

Zand Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure with USDC Support in UAE

Zand,  an AI and blockchain-powered digital bank in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced plans to expand its stablecoin infrastructure capabilities through support for USDC, .........
Capital Ethiopia Aug 25, 2026

A Beacon of Hope Ignited in Gondar: The Remarkable Social Mission of 17-Year-Old Lahen Asefa Jejaw

S PEC I A L F E AT U R E R E P O R T Focus: Diaspora Youth Engagement & Education Infrastructure in Ethiopia The contributions of the diaspora community to their homeland are multifaceted. While many choose to invest in commerce or traditional philanthropic projects, 17-year-old high school seni...
TechAfrica News Aug 25, 2026

Ghana and UK Deepen Cybersecurity Cooperation to Tackle Cybercrime and Protect Children

Ghana is strengthening its cybersecurity cooperation with the United Kingdom as part of efforts to build a safer and more resilient digital ecosystem. The Cyber .........
TechAfrica News Aug 25, 2026

NITDA Inaugurates Taskforce to Drive Nigeria’s National Sovereign Cloud Initiative

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)  has inaugurated the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative Implementation Taskforce (NSCI-ITF), marking a new phase in Nigeria’s efforts to .........
Alonso starts Chelsea reign with victory over Fulham
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 24, 2026

Alonso starts Chelsea reign with victory over Fulham

Xabi Alonso began his tenure as Chelsea manager with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fulham on Monday, as debutant Morgan read more Alonso starts Chelsea reign with victory over Fulham ...
Philips: Nigerian football will bounce back
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 24, 2026

Philips: Nigerian football will bounce back

Dr Shina Philips, president of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, has expressed confidence that Nigerian football can recover from its recent read more Philips: Nigerian football will bounce back ...
Men drive Nigeria’s paternity testing boom as Smart DNA reports 23.6% negative results
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 24, 2026

Men drive Nigeria’s paternity testing boom as Smart DNA reports 23.6% negative results

Men are driving the growing demand for paternity testing in Nigeria, with males accounting for 78.6 percent of first contacts read more Men drive Nigeria’s paternity testing boom as Smart DNA reports 23.6% negative results ...
Nigeria eyes $21bn investment from Bonga South-West Aparo Project
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 24, 2026

Nigeria eyes $21bn investment from Bonga South-West Aparo Project

…as NNPC, OML 118 contractor parties execute PSC, DSA Addenda The Nigerian government expects to unlock at least $21 billion read more Nigeria eyes $21bn investment from Bonga South-West Aparo Project ...
Beating the Sunday Scaries: Finding fulfilment to end the dread
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 24, 2026

Beating the Sunday Scaries: Finding fulfilment to end the dread

The most emotionally exhausting week of my early career was not one week – it was every week! By Friday read more Beating the Sunday Scaries: Finding fulfilment to end the dread ...
Capital Ethiopia Aug 24, 2026

Africa bears 25% of global disease burden yet contributes under 4% to clinical trials, AKUH warns

Health sector leaders from the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Nairobi, have issued a stark warning regarding Africa’s heavy reliance on external health expertise and research, cautioning that the status quo places the continent at severe risk. Speaking at a high-level media briefing in Addis...
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