Safaricom Crosses 1 Million Fixed Connections in Kenya

Safaricom has officially surpassed one million fixed internet connections across Kenya marking a major milestone in East Africa’s broadband expansion.  Safaricom has surpassed one million fixed internet subscriptions, solidifying its position as Kenya’s dominant broadband provider amid accelerating demand for home and enterprise connectivity across the country. Data released by the Communications Authority of Kenya […]

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LemFi Appoints Former Central Bank Adviser Dr. Haydar Daudu as West Africa Policy Head

Cross-border payment and remittance platform LemFi (formerly Lemonade Finance) has appointed former Central Bank adviser Dr. Haydar Daudu as Head of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs for West Africa. LemFi has appointed economist and former public-sector adviser Dr. Haydar Daudu as its Head of Regulatory Affairs and Policy for West Africa, strengthening the fintech firm’s […]

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MTN Uganda Foundation and Smart Girls Foundation graduate 201 youth in computer and hand skills to help them get jobs and start businesses.

201 Young Ugandans Graduate From MTN Uganda Foundation with Free Tech and Work Skills

MTN Uganda and Smart Girls Foundation celebrate 201 youth graduating with valuable computer and trade skills to build strong futures. 201 young people in Uganda have just finished a special practical training school that gives them valuable skills to earn a living. The colorful graduation celebration took place on September 22, 2026, bringing great joy […]

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Rwanda and ChipMango Launch Semiconductor Design Initiative

The Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Information Communication Technology and Innovation (MINICT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with semiconductor design firm ChipMango. Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with semiconductor education and engineering firm ChipMango to establish local chip design skills and strengthen the […]

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Vodacom Tanzania and TBL Partner to Digitally Empower 24,000 Small Retailers

Vodacom Tanzania and Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL), a subsidiary of AB InBev, have partnered to launch a digital transformation campaign targeting 24,000 small-scale retail merchants and informal vendors across Tanzania. Vodacom Tanzania and Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL PLC) have established a two-year strategic partnership designed to equip up to 24,000 small retailers across the country […]

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Kenya CA Finalizes Commercial Internet Telephony Framework

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has initiated final stakeholder consultations to finalize a dedicated commercial framework for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Internet Telephony services.  The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is finalizing its new Technical and Operational Guidelines for the Deployment and Rollout of Commercial Internet Telephony Services moving to replace the […]

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