The Government of Lesotho has approved a landmark US$6.2 billion Kobong Hydropower and AI Data Centre Project, marking one of Africa’s most ambitious investments in digital infrastructure and renewable energy....
Mastercard has underscored the importance of trust, security and industry-wide standards as artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the future of digital commerce. The global payments technology company says the success of...
Global technology and telecommunications group e& has reported strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, driven by sustained investment in artificial intelligence (AI), digital services, and next-generation connectivity....
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation (ADTF) has launched the 2026 Laptop Large Language Model (LLM) Challenge, a new initiative aimed at accelerating the development of lightweight artificial intelligence models that...
Africa risks becoming a supplier of raw data for artificial intelligence (AI) systems developed overseas unless it strengthens its digital infrastructure, invests in local innovation, and builds home-grown AI capabilities,...
MTN Group has renewed its call for stronger regional collaboration to create a borderless digital economy across Africa, highlighting the need for improved connectivity, harmonised regulations, and greater investment in...
The Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Doreen Bogdan-Martin, has called on African nations to take a leading role in shaping the global digital future by accelerating investments in connectivity,...
Tech Mahindra has launched a new Engineering Experience Centre in Hyderabad, reinforcing its commitment to helping enterprises accelerate product innovation and digital transformation. The company also unveiled its new engineering proposition, “Accelerating Breakthroughs,” aimed...
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards building a safer and more transparent digital financial ecosystem with the introduction of a strengthened regulatory framework for virtual assets. The move is...
African leaders have taken a major step towards building a more connected and digitally inclusive continent with the adoption of the Abuja Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity. The landmark agreement reflects...
