Tech Africas

Airtel Uganda upgrades Kibeedi Primary School in Kibaale, giving 1,010 students a computer lab, internet, and clean water facilities. Telecommunications operator Airtel Uganda has officially handed over major school infrastructure upgrades at Kibeedi Primary School in Kibaale District. The official commissioning ceremony took place on October 19, 2026, bringing modern digital tools and improved school […]

ESDIAC gets an official licence to bring cheaper internet data, digital phone SIM cards, and cross-border calls to Nigerians. Nigerian technology firm ESDIAC Global Systems Limited has officially secured a national operating license to expand its phone internet data and digital communication services across Nigeria. The strategic regulatory approval was formally confirmed on October 19, […]

Vodacom retains its Safaricom shares as Kenya’s Court of Appeal fast-tracks the appeal over the contested government share sale. Vodacom will temporarily keep its registered ownership of Safaricom shares bought from the Kenyan government while a major legal dispute moves through higher courts. The company publicly shared the legal court update on October 16, 2026, […]

Airtel Uganda expands its Adopt A School Programme to give 3,349 students access to 40 computers, internet, and modern learning spaces. Airtel Uganda has officially expanded its flagship Adopt A School Programme to reach 3,349 student learners. Airtel publicly announced the major community education update on October 19, 2026, marking a significant step toward bringing […]

The Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has successfully trained over 10,000 university students across the country in specialized, high-demand technology fields.  Egypt’s National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) and the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) have successfully graduated 10,485 university students from across the country’s 27 governorates who participated in the 2026 Summer […]

CAMTEL, Cameroon’s national telecommunications operator and SOCADEL, the Central African Republic’s historical telecom provider have signed a landmark bilateral agreement to explore cross-border telecommunications infrastructure sharing.  Cameroon Telecommunications (CAMTEL) and energy company SOCADEL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore infrastructure sharing aiming to lower network deployment costs, boost transmission resilience and improve […]

Ghana’s Minister for Communication gives MTN a 30-day ultimatum to fix poor mobile network coverage in the Adaklu community. The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has officially issued a strict 30 day deadline to telecommunications operator MTN to resolve severe mobile network problems in the Adaklu district. The […]

Airtel Seychelles has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Seychelles Ministry of Transport to leverage digital technology and mobile data analytics in promoting national road safety. Airtel Seychelles has formed a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation to drive road safety awareness and improve public communication regarding transport updates […]