UNICEF and GSMA have launched Africa’s first Taskforce on Child Online Protection (COP) at MWC25 Kigali, bringing together governments, industry, and youth to ensure safer digital spaces for African children.
Price Cuts and Premium Football: How Canal+ Is Rebranding DStv for Africa’s Streaming Wars
Canal+ is reshaping DStv’s future with major decoder price cuts, premium football content, and a nostalgic 30th anniversary campaign as it battles Netflix, Showmax, and Disney+ in Africa’s streaming wars.
South African Fintech TymeBank Set to Rebrand as GoTyme in 2026
TymeBank, South Africa’s first profitable digital bank, is set to rebrand as GoTyme in 2026 as part of its global expansion strategy. The move aligns with its parent company’s international brand identity and continued growth across Africa and Asia.
GSMA and Six Major Operators Propose Entry-Level 4G Smartphone Standards to Boost Connectivity Across Africa
The GSMA and six major African operators — Airtel, MTN, Orange, Vodacom, Axian Telecom, and Ethio Telecom — have proposed minimum standards for affordable 4G smartphones to boost digital inclusion across Africa, aiming to make mobile internet access more affordable for millions.
UNESCO Partners with KIX Africa 21 Hub to Embed AI Skills and Digital Literacy in African Classrooms
UNESCO and the KIX Africa 21 Hub have launched an initiative to integrate AI skills and digital literacy in schools across francophone Africa, starting with Benin, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal, to ensure equitable and inclusive digital transformation in education.
Mozambique to Install 60 New Mobile Stations to Boost Rural Connectivity
Mozambique’s Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) plans to install 60 new mobile stations across nine provinces to expand rural connectivity and bridge the nation’s digital divide under its Rural Connectivity Project.
Ghana Partners with Cisco to Launch One Million Coders Certification Initiative
Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations partners with Cisco to train and certify one million citizens in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, advancing the country’s digital transformation agenda.
Egypt Empowers Next-Gen FinTech Talent Through AI in FinTech Hackathon
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) host the AI in FinTech Hackathon to train young innovators in artificial intelligence, business analytics, and financial technology under the Digital Egypt Builders Initiative.
Huawei and ICT Authority Launch Digital Skills Training Program in Siaya
Huawei and the ICT Authority have launched a five-day digital skills training in Siaya to equip youth with network cabling and data communication expertise, supporting Kenya’s digital transformation and employment goals.
South Africa and Ireland Strengthen Cooperation in Education and Innovation
South Africa and Ireland deepen collaboration in higher education, research, and innovation, with new agreements to expand academic exchanges, skills development, and joint research projects supporting global development goals.