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Africa’s digital future will once again take centre stage as MWC Kigali 2026 returns with an expanded agenda, new industry summits, and the debut of a continent-focused awards platform recognising real impact. Set for 16–18 June at the Kigali Convention Centre, the gathering—delivered in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and Innovation Rwanda—is fast cementing […]
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A high-level meeting has been held in Addis Ababa between Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), and Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of State. The meeting built upon the first round of political consultations that took place in Abu Dhabi on September 13, 2025, under the […]
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Dr Prince Abudu, Head of Technology, Cassava AI & Charlotte Awino, AI Engineer, Cassava AI As Africa increasingly leans towards the local development of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, one thing has become clear: we need enormous computing power. From preparing datasets to training, testing, deploying, and monitoring models, every stage of AI depends on access […]
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The seventh edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos 7.0) brought together policymakers, founders, investors, researchers, government representatives, venture capitalists, startups and tech talent at the Landmark Event Centre for a day of strategic engagements on how emerging technologies can accelerate Lagos’ evolution as a leading technology hub in Africa. Held under the […]
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The Southern Africa Telecommunications Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC), Africa’s leading ICT research and innovation event will take place in Hermanus, Western Cape from 30 November to 3 December 2025. Hosted by Telkom, SATNAC 2025 will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, academics, and innovators under the theme: “Africa’s Ascent: Towards a Sustainable and Resilient Future […]
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Senegal’s new mobile money tax has become the subject of intense national debate. Designed to mobilise revenue through a zero point five percent levy on money transfers, the measure attempts to address fiscal pressures, but national economic logic, digital transformation goals and regional experience all point in the same direction. This approach is likely to […]
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By Kadi Diallo, Portfolio Manager, Africa Tech Festival Africa’s digital infrastructure evolution isn’t simply a story of wires, towers, and data centres. It’s about resilience, investment readiness, and regional integration. This is the narrative underlying AfricaCom, the connectivity and telecoms flagship programme of the 2025 Africa Tech Festival. The continent’s leading and largest tech event, […]
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Africa’s digital economy is growing rapidly, driven by digital shifts across the continent. More investments in cloud services, e-commerce, and digital finance are boosting data centre development and countries like South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya are leading the way. However, a major challenge remains. Sustainable and reliable power systems must form the backbone of Africa’s […]
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With GreenBii 2.0, African SMEs will be introduced to a new dual-architecture system that gives businesses flexibility and scalability at every stage of growth. GreenBii, the #1 Business Management Platform for African SMEs, has announced the launch of its software 2.0, a major product evolution designed to power African SMEs with integrated financial tools, intelligent […]
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The GSMA is pleased to share that His Excellency Paul Kagame, the President of the Republic of Rwanda, will formally open MWC25 Kigali on 21 October at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda for the third consecutive edition of the event. “We are delighted and honoured to welcome His Excellency Paul Kagame to MWC Kigali […]
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