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Malawi Unveils $180 Million Huawei Partnership to Accelerate Digital Transformation

The Government of Malawi has announced a landmark $180 million collaboration with Chinese technology giant Huawei to drive a comprehensive national digital transformation agenda over the next four years. The initiative, unveiled this week, aims to modernise public service delivery, expand broadband access, and build critical digital skills across the ....

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Ghana’s Economy Surges to 6.4% Growth in Q1 2026, Driven by Mining Rebound and ICT Boom

Ghana’s economy has posted a robust 6.4% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2026, according to official data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on Wednesday. The figure, announced by Government Statistician Alhassan Iddrisu in Accra, marks a solid performance that outpaces many regional peers and demonstrates the country’s resilience amid global headwinds, […]

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Kenya Secures €102 Million EU Funding to Supercharge Digital Transformation

Kenya has secured a major €102 million (approximately KSh 15.3 billion) funding package from the European Union under the EU-Kenya Digital Partnership. The announcement, welcomed by President William Ruto, represents a significant boost to the country’s ongoing efforts to expand digital connectivity, foster innovation, and create economic opportunities for its youthful population. The funding will […]

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Amazon Leo Selects Kenya for First African Satellite Gateway in Major Push Against Starlink

Amazon has chosen Kenya as the location for its first satellite gateway on the African continent as part of its aggressive expansion of the Amazon Leo low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet service. Formerly known as Project Kuiper, the rebranded Amazon Leo project is positioning itself as a direct competitor to Elon Musk’s Starlink in the […]

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Airtel Africa Reports Strong Progress in Digital Inclusion and Financial Services in 2026 Sustainability Report

Airtel Africa has released its 2026 Sustainability Report, highlighting meaningful progress in expanding digital connectivity, advancing financial inclusion, and supporting education across its 14-country footprint. The report underscores the telecommunications giant’s commitment to transforming lives through technology while advancing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda. A standout achievement detailed in the report is the […]

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Africa Must Shape The Rules, Not Just React To Them

By Dr Mbongiseni Buthelezi Africa Month cannot be reduced to an annual ritual of pride, symbolism and memory. It must be a moment of reckoning. It should compel us to ask a difficult but necessary question: is Africa truly shaping its own future, or are too many of our nations still forced into the posture […]

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The Missing Link In Cyber Resilience – Why Identity Recovery Now Matters Most

By Shola Khosa, Senior Solutions Architect at Data Management Professionals South Africa Traditionally, cyber recovery planning has been centred on data, systems and infrastructure, yet the one element that determines whether any recovery can actually begin is identity. As cyberattacks grow more targeted, more destructive, and increasingly aimed at the very trust fabric of the […]

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