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Kagame highlights African cooperation to protect satellite spectrum and orbital resources

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has highlighted coordinated African action to protect the continent’s access to critical satellite spectrum and orbital resources, citing the recovery of satellite resources by 31 African countries as an example of what colle

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Côte d’Ivoire appoints Pépin Cyriaque Vougo as Cybersecurity Technical Adviser

Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, Djibril Ouattara, has appointed Pépin Cyriaque Vougo as Cybersecurity Technical Adviser as the government strengthens its focus on cybersecurity and the resilience of national di

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SANSA and China Space Agency advance cooperation on technology and disaster management

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and the China National Space Administration (CNSA) are moving to deepen space cooperation, with plans to shift from dialogue towards joint capability projects focused initially on technology development, dis

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U.S. Commerce Department engages Ghana’s NCA on AI regulation

The U.S. Department of Commerce has engaged Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) on artificial intelligence regulation, emerging technologies and opportunities to deepen cooperation between the two institutions.

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Komba Malukutila named CEO of the Year in Zambia

MTN Mobile Money Zambia Chief Executive Officer Komba Malukutila has been named CEO of the Year in recognition of his leadership and contribution to Zambia’s financial sector.

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Nigeria launches Zero-Rated Access Initiative for digital education platforms

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms Initiative aimed at reducing data-cost barriers and expanding access to approved digital learning platforms and educational resources across Nigeria.

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KNUST project explores geophysics to drive climate-smart agriculture in Ghana

The West Africa Geophysics (WAGeo) Lab at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), together with its project partners, is exploring the use of geophysical methods to improve understanding of soil-water dynamics and support climate-smart

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Kenya opens 6.5MW AI-ready data centre in Nairobi

Kenya has strengthened its digital infrastructure with the opening of iColo’s new Nairobi Two (NBO2) data centre, a 6.5MW AI-ready facility expected to support the country’s growing demand for computing, connectivity and data infrastructure.

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Rwanda and AUDA-NEPAD deepen partnership to accelerate agenda 2063

Rwanda and the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) are strengthening their partnership with plans to establish an AUDA-NEPAD National Office in Rwanda to deepen institutional engagement, align development priorities and accelerate implemen

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MTN Congo Foundation provides solar power to Makélékélé Reference Hospital

The MTN Congo Foundation has provided solar energy infrastructure to the Makélékélé Reference Hospital as part of an initiative aimed at expanding access to reliable and sustainable energy for healthcare facilities in the Republic of Congo.

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