MultiChoice Africa expands sports line-up with launch of SportyTV
AFRICA 15 JUN

MultiChoice Africa expands sports line-up with launch of SportyTV

MultiChoice Africa has made SportyTV available in its DStv Access, Family, Compact and Compact Plus bundles via both satellite and streaming platforms, MyBroadband reported. SportyTV can be found at channel 236 and airs around the clock, offering diverse sports coverage with a heavy emphasis on football tournaments. It is operated by Sporty Group, a global internet and media entity that also owns the major sports betting platform SportyBet.

Airtel Africa Foundation invests USD 6 mln in 2025
AFRICA 11 JUN

Airtel Africa Foundation invests USD 6 mln in 2025

The Airtel Africa Foundation said it invested USD 6.2 million across its core philanthropic pillars during its first full year of operations. The foundation connected 1,028 schools to the internet through its UNICEF partnership, expanding the total network to 3,296 schools across thirteen countries, benefiting over 2 million pupils and nearly 39,000 teachers. The launch of 64 zero-rated digital platforms provided more than 11 million pupils with access to educational content. The School Adoption Programme c

Algerian government opens National Centre for Virtual Learning and AI
ALGERIA 11 JUN

Algerian government opens National Centre for Virtual Learning and AI

Algeria has launched its first National Centre for Virtual Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Wearetech reported. It aims to provide digital skills training, expand artificial intelligence adoption, and improve access to modern educational platforms. It was opened by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research as a platform for developing and testing new training methods. It provides digital infrastructure, distance learning platforms and specialist resources to support the digitisation of a

NTT Data expands Salesforce portfolio in East Africa
AFRICA 10 JUN

NTT Data expands Salesforce portfolio in East Africa

NTT Data has announced the expansion of its Salesforce service portfolio in East Africa to offer businesses advanced data management, AI-driven insights, and enhanced client engagement tools to accelerate revenue growth. It follows the 2025 acquisition of EXAH,  South Africa-based Salesforce consulting partner and AI specialist. By integrating EXAH's deep technical expertise, NTT Data delivers localised, high-impact Salesforce products backed by global delivery scale.

Truecaller Lite becomes available in more emerging markets in Africa, LatAm and Asia
AFRICA 10 JUN

Truecaller Lite becomes available in more emerging markets in Africa, LatAm and Asia

Truecaller said the Truecaller Lite application announced last month for entry-level Android smartphones has now become available in Africa, Latin America and Asia. Truecaller said many of the markets undergoing the fastest growth in spam and fraud are those where entry-level Android devices remain the most common way for people to go online. Truecaller Lite uses just 10 MB and is aimed at smartphones with limited storage, memory and processing power,

Libya launches AI strategy to drive transformation
LIBYA 10 JUN

Libya launches AI strategy to drive transformation

Libya has launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026-2030, according to government-backed media platform Hakomitna. Key targets include enabling 80 percent of government organisations to use AI services, automating 50 percent of government transactions, activating national digital identity for 70 percent of the population, training 10,000 employees in advanced technologies, supporting the establishment of 100 AI-focused start-ups and digitising 70 percent of paper-based records.

NuRAN Wireless signs USD 12 mln debt financing mandate, enters Cote d'Ivoire and rolls out 3G in Cameroon
AFRICA 10 JUN

NuRAN Wireless signs USD 12 mln debt financing mandate, enters Cote d'Ivoire and rolls out 3G in Cameroon

NuRAN Wireless has announced a mandate letter with the AfriGreen Debt Impact Fund for a proposed senior debt financing of up to USD 12 million to accelerate the deployment of mobile and broadband infrastructure in several African nations. It also announced its entry to Cote d'Ivoire and the start of 3G roll-outs in Cameroon.

MTN ties up with Ant International to overhaul MoMo app, starting in Nigeria
AFRICA 9 JUN

MTN ties up with Ant International to overhaul MoMo app, starting in Nigeria

MTN Group has partnered with Singapore-based Ant International to accelerate the development of its mobile money (MoMo) fintech system. The platform will introduce a mini-app infrastructure, fraud prevention using artificial intelligence, and interactive consumer-merchant engagement functions. The partnership is expected to launch in Nigeria next quarter.

Algeria and Tunisia plan new subsea cable to Italy
TUNISIA 9 JUN

Algeria and Tunisia plan new subsea cable to Italy

Algeria and Tunisia are planning a joint submarine cable to Italy to boost their regional data capacity, network resilience and digital economy integration, Radio Algerie reported. The scheme was finalised at the fourth session of the Algeria-Tunisia Joint Technical Commission on Posts and Telecommunications, held in Tunis. The meeting was co-chaired by Algerian ICT minister Sid Ali Zerrouki and Tunisian counterpart Sofiene Hemiss.

MTN Group launches One TV unified video entertainment service
AFRICA 8 JUN

MTN Group launches One TV unified video entertainment service

MTN Group has launched MTN One TV, a flexible streaming platform designed to consolidate local "storytelling", live channels, and international programming into a unified viewing service tailored to African consumers. It aims to provide greater choice of ways to watch video, with viewing models that may vary by market and might include free-to-view content, advertising-funded service, pay-as-you-watch access and subscription offerings. Depending on local availability, customers may also be able to pay throu

Moroccan govt signs MoU with Orange to deploy AI services
MOROCCO 8 JUN

Moroccan govt signs MoU with Orange to deploy AI services

The government of Morocco has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Orange Maroc to strengthen cooperation in the testing and deployment of AI solutions, Wearetech reported. They plan to develop practical AI use cases that align with Morocco's digital transformation priorities, with an emphasis on e-government initiatives to improve public service quality and efficiency, and a focus on e-health, e-education and e-agriculture. The parties have already identified pilot projects for joint development

Dazn partners with Extreme Fighting Championship to stream African Mixed Martial Arts globally
AFRICA 4 JUN

Dazn partners with Extreme Fighting Championship to stream African Mixed Martial Arts globally

Dazn has signed a multi-year partnership with Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC), Africa's mixed martial arts organisation, to broadcast EFC events free of charge worldwide, excluding sub-Saharan Africa and Poland. The partnership launches with EFC 134, which takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa. EFC 134 is headlined by a major women's flyweight championship bout between reigning champion Amanda 'Mad Dog' Lino and challenger Juliet Chukwu of Nigeria. The contest is considered one of the most significa

MOROCCO 4 JUN

Morocco's mobile payment transactions double to nearly 20 mln between 2023 and 2025

Mobile payment transactions in Morocco surged from 9.7 million in 2023 to 19.7 million in 2025, Ecofin reported. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchnie, minister delegate for digital transition and administration reform said the total value of those transactions reached MAD 3.9 billion over the same period. Authorities have introduced initiatives supporting financial technology companies, such as the January 2025 launch of the Morocco Fintech Center by local banks and financial institutions to provide start-ups with i

AFRICA 3 JUN

Canal Plus secures sub-Saharan Africa rights to Rugby World Cup for men in 2027 and women in 2029

The Canal Plus Group has announced an agreement with World Rugby for the rights to broadcast the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women's Rugby World Cup 2029 live on SuperSport and DStv across Sub-Saharan Africa. DStv and GOtv subscribers can look forward to watching South Africa and Zimbabwe represent Africa at the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup in Australia from 01 October to 13 November 2027. The eleventh edition of the competition expands to 24 teams and introduces a brand-new round of sixteen format.

AFRICA 3 JUN

Zoyk partners with Visa to launch interoperable digital payments in southern Africa

Zoyk has partnered with Visa through Visa Direct to launch an interoperable digital payment service in Zambia and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The Zoyk Visa Direct Account and Wallet Partnership integrates Visa Direct, mobile money platforms, bank accounts, merchant wallets, agent networks and Visa cards into one digital ecosystem designed to simplify person-to-person (P2P), merchant and cross-border payments. 

AFRICA 3 JUN

Telecom Namibia CEO becomes head of Communications Regulators' Association of Southern Africa

Stanley Shanapinda, the CEO of Telecom Namibia, has accepted an appointment as executive secretary of the Communications Regulators' Association of Southern Africa (CRASA), which promotes regulatory harmonisation and cooperation among telecom watchdogs in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The appointment follows a competitive regional recruitment process. He will work with the board of directors, shareholders and executive management of Telecom Namibia to ensure a smooth and orderly leaders

AFRICA 2 JUN

Axian Group CEO joins Jumia supervisory board

Axian Group co-founder and CEO Hassanein Hiridjee has been formally elected to the Supervisory Board of Jumia Technologies, signaling a major step in the pan-African conglomerate's dedication to building Africa's digital retail and tech infrastructure.

AFRICA 2 JUN

MTN appoints Cote d'Ivoire and Zambia CEOs, group head of personnel

MTN Group has appointed Mitwa Ng'ambi as the new group chief people and culture officer with effect no later than 01 September. Ng'ambi joins the group executive committee ahead of Paul Norman's retirement later in 2026. The group has also announced leadership changes at its subsidiaries in Cote d'Ivoire and Zambia.

AFRICA 1 JUN

Tecno and UNHCR continue to support refugee education

Tecno says its partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) supported refugee pupils in Ethiopia and Tanzania in 2025 by building classrooms and clean water facilities. The initiative distributed essential learning materials to over 18,000 pupils and provided financial aid, too. The smartphone maker and the UNHCR began a three-year partnership in last year. For local children, sycg infrastructure upgrades mean the difference between getting an education and missing out entirely

AFRICA 1 JUN

MTN confirms retirements of two long-serving board members

MTN Group has formally confirmed the retirements of long-serving independent non-executive directors Stan Miller and Nkululeko Sowazi. The transition concluded at the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 29 May. They had both joined the MTN Group board on 01 August 2016 and group CEO Ralph Mupita commended both outgoing members during a pre-AGM farewell. 

TUNISIA 1 JUN

Tunisian Q1 telecom sector turnover exceeds TND 1 bln

Tunisia's telecom sector surpassed the TND 1 billion turnover mark for the first time in the first quarter of 2026, reaching TND 1.03 billion, according to the National Telecommunications Authority. Revenue had reached approximately TND 952.6 million in Q1 2024, rising to TND 962.3 million in Q1 2025. The rebound reflects a digital transformation throughout Tunisian society and the economy, driven by the rapid development of fixed-line services, the roll-out of 5G technology, and the expansion of high-capac

AFRICA 29 MEI

East African telecom regulators resolve to fix cross-border connectivity challenges

Heads of the East African Community (EAC) communications regulatory authorities have concluded a week-long meeting in Tanzania to advance a harmonised regional mobile roaming framework. Key issues including priced structures, consumer protection, compliance monitoring, dispute resolution mechanisms and operational coordination. EAC deputy secretary general in charge of infrastructure, productive, social and political sectors, Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, said digital connectivity has become a strategic enabl

AFRICA 29 MEI

MTN Group starts Y'ello Care 2026 with healthcare theme

MTN Group said the 2026 edition of its employee volunteerism campaign, '21 Days of Y'ello Care', will run from 01 to 21 June. The theme in the scheme's nineteenth year is 'Expand Equitable Health for Every Community'. Across MTN's markets during Y'ello Care 2026, staff and partners will deploy activities including mobile clinics, community outreach, digital health education, and telemedicine-enabled services, alongside screening and prevention initiatives. The scheme will be supported by digital technologie

AFRICA 29 MEI

German govt gives East African Community funding for engineer recognition platform equipment

The East African Community (EAC) has received high-performance ICT infrastructure worth EUR 205,000 from the German Development Agency (GIZ). It was procured under the Digitalisation for East African Trade and Integration (DIGEAT) Project, funded by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The infrastructure will enable the EAC Secretariat to independently host and scale the EAC Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) Digital Platform, a mechanism for mutual recognition of professional

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