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AfDB Commits €6.5m to Boost Tech Startups Across Francophone Africa

The African Development Bank Group has approved a €6.5 million investment aimed at accelerating the growth of technology startups across French-speaking regions of West and…

By: Inyang Deborah

Zambia’s President Meets Mobile Money Operators to Boost Financial Inclusion

Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding digital financial inclusion following a high-level engagement with the Payments Association of Zambia at State House….

By: Aikabeli Isreal

Nigeria, EU Sign Landmark Science and Technology Cooperation Deal

Nigeria and the European Union have formalised a new science and technology cooperation agreement aimed at deepening research collaboration, boosting innovation, and expanding funding opportunities…

By: Bankole Charity

South Africa Commits R700m to Digital Economy, Targets Data Infrastructure Growth in 2026 Budget

South Africa has earmarked R700 million for the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies in its 2026 national budget, signaling a strong push toward digital…

By: Aikabeli Isreal

Zinox, TD Africa Seal Strategic Deal to Expand Indigenous Tech Across Africa

Two Nigerian technology giants, Zinox Technologies and TD Africa, have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at deepening Africa’s digital ecosystem and expanding the reach…

By: Adesanya Ayanfeoluwa

Two Years On: Galaxy Backbone Limited Deepens Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Digital Services Drive

Two years after the appointment of a new executive management team by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) has recorded significant progress in…

By: Aikabeli Isreal

Vodacom Foundation, Eastern Cape Department of Education Launch R1.5m School of Excellence in Komani

The Vodacom Foundation, in partnership with the Eastern Cape Department of Education, has launched a R1.5 million School of Excellence (SoE) initiative at Lavelilanga Secondary…

By: Adeyanju Charity

HAVAÍC Secures Over $30m for African Innovation Fund 3 in Latest Funding Milestone

HAVAÍC Secures Over $30m for African Innovation Fund 3 in Latest Funding Milestone HAVAÍC has reached a significant milestone with the third close of its…

By: Aikabeli Isreal

Sonatel Activates 2Africa Submarine Cable, Boosting Africa’s Digital Connectivity Capacity

Telecom operator Sonatel has officially commissioned the 2Africa submarine cable, marking a major milestone in what is now regarded as Africa’s largest and most advanced…

By: Innovation Author

MTN Commits $1.1 Billion to Boost Ghana’s Network, Expand 5G and Improve Service Quality

Telecommunications giant MTN Group has announced plans to invest over $1.1 billion in Ghana over the next three years, as part of a major push…

By: Innovation Author

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