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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's state water utility is under mounting pressure from all sides: a fast-growing urban population, erratic weather patterns, ageing infrastructure and persistent financial constraints.
June 2, 2026
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[Daily News] Moshi -- THE Inspector General of Police (IGP), Camillus Wambura, has urged forensic investigators to sharpen their professional skills and embrace emerging technologies as Tanzania strengthens its response…
June 2, 2026
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[Nyasa Times] American online payment company PayPal has introduced a new digital currency called PayPal USD (PYUSD) in Malawi and 26 other African countries.
June 2, 2026
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[ISS] Achieving the country's ambitious goal of 100% broadband access by 2030 could require a trade-off between politics and connectivity.
June 2, 2026
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[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR is stepping up efforts to accelerate economic growth through digital transformation, with a strong focus on communication, information technology and innovation in the 2026/2027 financial…
June 2, 2026
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[New Times] Microsoft and G42's planned digital investment in Kenya has become a case study in how large infrastructure deals can run into challenges tied to power availability, policy direction,…
June 2, 2026
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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Kenyan technology company is seeking to transform how African content creators earn money online with the launch of UrbanTok, a new social media platform designed…
June 2, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Namibian] Telecom Namibia has acknowledged that widespread broadband and mobile service disruptions are linked to infrastructure challenges after being summoned by the communications regulator over recurring failures.
May 27, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Liberian Observer] In what legal experts and consumer rights advocates are describing as one of the most consequential telecommunications accountability rulings in recent history, the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has…
May 27, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Capital FM] The rapid rise of artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses is triggering fresh privacy and surveillance concerns across East Africa, with cybersecurity experts warning that regulation and public awareness are…
May 27, 2026
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Asia, Australia, and Africa
[New Dawn] The People's Republic of China has reaffirmed its strategic partnership with Liberia, emphasizing that China remains committed to working with the Liberian government to deepen pragmatic cooperation, promote…
May 26, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Namibian] Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has pledged N$110 000 towards hosting the ninth edition of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Summit.
May 26, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Ghanaian Times] Introduction
May 26, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- OVER the past decade, Tanzania has achieved remarkable progress in expanding mobile network coverage. Today, more than 95% of the population can access a…
May 26, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[263Chat] DISABILITY rights organisations have intensified calls for persons with disabilities and organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) to actively participate in the upcoming public hearings on the Postal and…
May 26, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Capital FM] Criminals are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence and social engineering to manipulate users into authorizing payments, a new report by Visa has revealed.
May 25, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Liberian Observer] The Liberia National Bar Association has received a major package of ICT equipment and office materials from the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights…
May 25, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's youthful population is increasingly being pushed into a digital economy many are still ill-prepared to navigate, prompting fresh efforts by private sector players and development…
May 25, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Liberian Investigator] The Liberia Albinism Society on Tuesday condemned the growing circulation of AI-generated images that digitally alter the appearance of Liberian celebrities and public figures to depict them as…
May 25, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[New Times] Strengthening skills, cybersecurity, and digital capability to support Rwanda's Vision 2050.
May 25, 2026
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Africa
[RFI] Nairobi - The recent Africa Forward summit in Nairobi hosted jointly by Kenya and France gave women working in the technology sector the chance to discuss issues including the…
May 25, 2026
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Africa
[African Arguments] Artificial intelligence is lowering the cost of authoritarian control in Africa. The danger is not only mass surveillance, but a state that can abort reformist change before it…
May 25, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[The Point] He who pays the piper, calls the tune, we are reminded. We are at that moment when money from the Bretton Woods Institutions, the World Bank Group (WBG)…
May 22, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Leadership] The federal government has launched an artificial intelligence-powered platform aimed at improving citizens' access to government information and public services through WhatsApp and the web.
May 22, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Shabait] (Paraphrased Report from extensive local media interview with Mr. Tesfaselassie Berhane, the Minister of Transport and Communications)
May 22, 2026
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Arts, Culture and Entertainment
[This Day] Globacom has reaffirmed its commitment to the preservation and promotion of Nigeria's cultural heritage with the announcement of its sponsorship of the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival, marking 21…
May 22, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Vanguard] Umuahia -- Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has charged youths participating in the advanced digital skills programme of the state government not to only rely on their certificates…
May 22, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Capital FM] Industrial companies are racing to build AI-powered digital ecosystems to improve efficiency, cut emissions and manage supply chain shocks, but most are still failing to share data effectively…
May 22, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Ghanaian Times] The Director of Enterprise Business and Wholesale at Telecel Ghana, Tawa Bolarin, has encouraged African governments and industry leaders to open markets and harmonise digital infrastructure policies to…
May 21, 2026
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Africa
[New Times] AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya opened Tuesday, May 19, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, anchoring a wider East African conversation about who will build, fund…
May 21, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Daba Finance] Chimoney, a Nigerian-founded fintech that built cross-border payment tools for businesses, has shut down after it failed to raise enough capital to keep operating.
May 19, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- --Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, together with senior government officials, toured an exhibition on national planning and integrated data systems today in Addis Ababa.
May 19, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- A national conference centered on the theme: "Data Sovereignty for Policy Autonomy" is underway in Addis Ababa in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and…
May 19, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Foroyaa] The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a resolution seeking to eliminate roaming charges. The regional bloc also adopted a resolution for the adoption of the draft Supplementary Act relating to…
May 19, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Daba Finance] ONATEL (BRVM: ONTBF), the Burkina Faso telecom operator that trades as Moov Africa and is 61% owned by Morocco's Maroc Telecom, grew its customer base and revenue in…
May 5, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Daba Finance] Sonatel (BRVM: SNTS) will pay a dividend of 1740 FCFA per share for the 2025 financial year, according to a market notice issued on April 23.
April 27, 2026
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