Author: Akin Naphtal

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has praised the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) for its contribution to the country’s digital transformation, particularly in expanding connectivity, promoting digital inclusion and developing technology skills. The commendation followed the official launch of the National Girls in ICT Programme, organised by the Ministry in partnership with GIFEC at the Kofi Annan Training Centre in Accra. The event brought together the Minister and GIFEC CEO, Mr. Sofo Tanko Rashid-Computer, alongside participants of the programme. During the ceremony, the Minister congratulated 100 outstanding girls who participated in…

Samsung has introduced Scan to Pay, a new QR-based payment feature developed by EFT Corp and integrated into Samsung Wallet, giving Galaxy users in South Africa an additional way to make everyday payments without relying on physical cards. The new feature enables users to make payments at participating merchants by simply opening Samsung Wallet, scanning a QR code and confirming the transaction. The solution is designed to provide a convenient alternative for consumers making purchases both in stores and through supported online platforms. By introducing QR payments directly into Samsung Wallet, the service aims to make the checkout process faster…

Digital Realty, a leading global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre infrastructure, has opened its new 6.4-megawatt Nairobi Two Data Center (NBO2), expanding its existing Nairobi campus and strengthening Kenya’s position as a key digital infrastructure hub in East Africa. The new facility was developed alongside Nairobi One (NBO1) to support the growing demand for cloud services, interconnection and data-driven technologies across the region. The expanded campus provides customers with access to more than 100 networks, two internet exchange points and a satellite teleport, creating a highly connected environment for digital services and cross-border connectivity. The launch also coincides…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has advocated for a data dlassification approach to digital sovereignty, stressing that sovereignty should not be defined solely by where data is stored or who has physical control over it. The agency believes that the sensitivity, importance and potential risks associated with different categories of data should determine the level of sovereignty required. The position was presented by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships at NITDA, who represented the Director-General at a panel session titled “Governing the Digital Continent” during the 3rd Edition of the Hyperscaler Convergence Africa 2026 in…

VodafoneThree has announced a series of new products built around its upgraded 5G+ (5G Standalone) network, just over a year after the merger between Vodafone and Three in june 2025. The launches form part of the company’s broader strategy to deliver improved connectivity and introduce new digital experiences for consumers and businesses. One of the major new offerings is Vodafone SuperMobile, a premium connectivity service designed to provide faster, more reliable and secure mobile performance. The service offers speeds of up to four times faster than standard plans, alongside guaranteed minimum speeds and additional security features. Powered by 5G+ FastTrack,…

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has said Nigeria has strong potential to emerge as a significant force in the global digital economy if it continues to invest in technology, innovation and digital skills. Speaking at GITEX Nigeria in Lagos, Inuwa said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had recognised the need to move Nigeria beyond traditional sources of economic growth by intentionally prioritize diversification, innovation and digital transformation. He noted that these priorities form part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to drive economic diversification through industrialisation, digitalisation, manufacturing, innovation…

Safaricom Ethiopia has crossed the 15 million mark in 90-day active subscribers, reaching the milestone as the telecom operator marks five years since it received a unified telecommunications operating licence from the Ethiopian government. The company secured its licence on July 9, 2021, and began commercial operations in October 2022. Safaricom said it reached the 15 million-subscriber milestone in less than four years of commercial operations, describing the growth as one of the fastest expansion journeys achieved by a new telecom operator building its network and customer base from the ground up. Since launching in Ethiopia, Safaricom has deployed more…

Equinix, a global digital infrastructure company, has announced an expansion of its long-standing partnership with NVIDIA to launch Equinix Inference Exchange, a distributed AI inference programme designed to help businesses run AI applications closer to their users and data. The initiative also includes a new partnership with Together AI. As businesses move AI from testing to everyday production use, AI processing increasingly needs to happen closer to the people, data and applications using it. Equinix Inference Exchange is designed to help businesses move AI projects into production faster by providing secure and low-latency connections across different clouds, AI models, providers…

The Malawi Government has officially commissioned a new telecommunications tower in Kalira Village, Traditional Authority Kalumbu, in a move aimed at extending mobile and internet connectivity to rural communities. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to bridge the digital divide and bring underserved areas of the country into the national telecommunications network The facility was delivered under the government’s Last Mile Rural Connectivity Project, which seeks to bring reliable telecommunications services to communities that have historically experienced limited or no network coverage. The Kalira installation represents the 36th tower completed under the initiative. Covering an estimated 10-square-kilometre area, the…

Safaricom Ethiopia Foundation and the Federation of Ethiopian Associations of Persons with Disabilities (FEAPD) have entered into a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on promoting disability inclusion and creating greater opportunities for persons with disabilities across Ethiopia. The agreement was signed at Safaricom Ethiopia’s headquarters by Bethlehem Tameru, Executive Head of Safaricom Ethiopia Foundation, and Abayneh Gujo, Executive Director of FEAPD, with Safaricom Ethiopia’s Chief External Affairs Officer, Andualem Admassie, also in attendance. The partnership will focus on key areas such as digital inclusion, accessible technology, inclusive education, economic empowerment, healthcare and disability rights advocacy. The organisations aim to…