Kenya moves towards one short code across all mobile networks
Kenya is changing the way short codes are allocated, in a move that could make it easier for businesses to...
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Ventures Platform Closes $84 Million Pan-African Fund II
African venture capital firm has announced the final close of its second institutional fund, VP Pan-African Fund II, at $84...
AI Is Making Africa’s Cheapest Smartphones More Expensive for Consumers
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is beginning to create an unexpected challenge for Africa’s digital-inclusion ambitions: the smartphones needed...
Namibia’s AI Contract Cancellation Raises Questions About Digital Governance
Namibia’s cancellation of a US$2.4 million contract with US-based 6th Grain Corporation offers an important lesson for African countries pursuing...
Africa Adopts Abuja Declaration to Advance Meaningful Connectivity
Africa has taken another step towards strengthening its digital transformation agenda with the adoption of the Abuja Declaration, a framework...
GSMA Launches Pilot for Low-Cost 4G Smartphones Across Six African Countries
The GSMA has announced the launch of pilot projects for low-cost 4G smartphones in six African countries in 2026: Democratic...
Burkina Faso Records 91% Achievement of 2025 Digital Performance Targets
Burkina Faso has achieved 91 per cent of its 2025 performance targets at the Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and...