Gauteng Expands Free WiFi Access to Empower Communities Gauteng residents will gain enhanced access to free internet as the provincial government rolls out 30 new WiFi hotspots. This…
Rwanda Launches Bold Fintech Strategy for Innovation and Inclusion Rwanda is setting its sights on becoming a global fintech powerhouse with the launch of its National Fintech Strategy, announced…
Zambia Unveils ZamFree Wi-Fi to Bridge the Digital Divide Internet access is increasingly regarded as a fundamental necessity, and providing free Wi-Fi can significantly contribute to national development by…
South Africa Plans Satellite Initiative to Close the Digital Divide South Africa’s National Communications Satellite Strategy aims to bridge the digital divide, drive economic growth, and ensure equitable access to…
Kenya’s Mobile Money Hits Sh6.5 Trillion in 2024 Mobile money transactions in Kenya reached Sh6.5 trillion between January and September 2024, a 13.2% increase from Sh5.8 trillion during…
Ghana to Open ICT Lab in Bouya Community For Digital Inclusion Ghana’s Minister of Communications and Digitalization has unveiled plans to establish an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) lab in the…
DRC Signs Agreement to Boost Satellite Connectivity The DRC and Monacosat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deploy satellite connectivity, aiming to improve rural access, promote…
NTRA and CPA Unite for Enhanced Telecom Protection The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) have entered a cooperation protocol aimed to enhance…
M-PESA Foundation Invests KES 110 Million in Trans-Nzoia Education M-PESA Foundation has commenced a KES 110 million project to establish learning facilities at Mukuyuni and Kabuyefwe Primary Schools in…
Zambia Enforces ICT Regulations to Curb Cybercrime and Restore Confidence The Zambian government has officially signed the Information and Communication Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ) Statutory Instrument Act of 2018.…
Rwanda Launches Five-Year FinTech Strategy to Become Regional Financial Hub Rwanda has unveiled an ambitious five-year FinTech strategy (2024-2029) aimed at positioning the country as a regional hub for financial…
ATU Joins Global Leaders at 2024 WTSA to Shape Telecom Standards The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) is honored to take part in the 2024 World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA), officially inaugurated…
