55+ min ago  (336+ words) Lesotho has called for stronger global action to ensure developing countries are not left behind in the artificial intelligence (AI) era, highlighting the need for affordable connectivity, reliable energy and strong digital foundations. According to Kanono Ramashamole, principal secretary in…...

2+ hour, 10+ min ago  (460+ words) South African telecommunications group Telkom has pledged $6. 1 million (R100m) to establish its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute to expand AI and digital skills across the country. The commitment was announced yesterday at the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) World Summit on the Information…...

23+ hour, 2+ min ago  (541+ words) Ivorian fintech Djamo is targeting a $40 million Series C funding round to support its financial inclusion operations and accelerate expansion across West Africa following its entry into Senegal. Co-founders Hassan Bourgi and Regis Bamba launched Djamo in 2020, and the fintech…...

1+ day, 19+ min ago  (465+ words) Gabon has launched its first sovereign data centre, strengthening its efforts to localise digital services and expand national control over critical data infrastructure. According to the official portal of the Gabonese government, the Tier III facility was developed through a…...

1+ day, 42+ min ago  (396+ words) China has committed "98 million (about US$14. 4m) towards Namibia's Smart City pilot project, with the funding set to support the country's digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and skills development under a decade-long modernisation programme. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is on…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (155+ words) As AI adoption accelerates across Africa, questions around data trust, visibility and resilience are becoming critical business concerns. How prepared are African organisations to meet these demands? To answer that question, ITWeb Africa, in partnership with Veeam, is conducting the…...

2+ day, 18+ min ago  (297+ words) Angola's largest telecommunications operator, Unitel, has launched an initial public offering (IPO), with the government selling a 15% stake on the local stock exchange as part of its broader privatisation programme. The public offer opened on Monday and will remain open…...

3+ day, 46+ min ago  (393+ words) Airtel Africa saved 9. 1 million litres of diesel during its recently concluded 2025/26 financial year as part of its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its operations. The savings were achieved by reducing reliance on diesel and increasing the use of…...

3+ day, 23+ min ago  (247+ words) Google Play has launched its first African Indie Games Fund, committing US$1 million to support independent game studios across 32 African countries with funding and technical support to help them grow and reach global audiences. According to Google, the fund will…...

6+ day, 11+ min ago  (489+ words) Vodacom Group is intensifying its focus on East Africa as a key growth driver, increasing investment in mobile financial services and digital platforms, supported by its expanded stake in Safaricom. It is operating in a competitive and collaborative environment in…...