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12 Jan 2026 - The ADI Foundation (ADI),  Finstreet Limited (Finstreet),  and BlockBooster  have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…

12 Jan 2026 - GFH Financial Group (GFH)  has announced the successful go-live of eKey for Business (EKEY-B) across its digital services, marking a significant…

12 Jan 2026 - Oman has established the International Financial Centre of Oman (IFC Oman) through Royal Decree No. (8/2026) issued by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin…

12 Jan 2026 - Aramco Digital  is preparing to launch Saudi Arabia’s national industrial communications network using the 450MHz spectrum to provide secure,…

12 Jan 2026 - Kepler Communications  announced the successful launch of the first tranche of its optical relay satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from…

12 Jan 2026 - The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT),  in collaboration with the Egyptian Military Academy, has signed Memoranda of…

12 Jan 2026 - The Kenya School of Government (KSG)  held a high-level strategic engagement with Huawei Kenya  on January 9, 2026, aimed at shaping the “…

12 Jan 2026 - Eutelsat  has awarded Airbus Defence and Space  a contract to manufacture an additional 340 OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites,…

12 Jan 2026 - Terra Industries,  a defense technology company developing autonomous security systems for Africa, has officially emerged from stealth with the…

12 Jan 2026 - Flend  has announced a strategic partnership with Khazenly – خزنلي,  aiming to provide e-commerce companies in Egypt with smart, fast, and…

12 Jan 2026 - In 2026, cybersecurity has emerged as the foremost concern for African businesses, with 62% of Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) in the region…

12 Jan 2026 - The Agency for the Development of Information and Communication Technologies (ADETIC)  has officially been admitted to the International…

12 Jan 2026 - botim money,  botim’s financial services arm serving millions of users in the UAE and beyond, announced a strategic collaboration with…

12 Jan 2026 - Sama X,  authorized Starlink global reseller with a unique local presence and flexible business model, is set to launch in Bahrain. Having…

12 Jan 2026 - Fikra Ventures  has announced a partnership with Hub71,  Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, to build and scale AI-native companies from Abu…

12 Jan 2026 - The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Rwanda signed four cooperation agreements and programs aimed at enhancing bilateral partnership and…

12 Jan 2026 - The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)  has announced that it has engaged the services of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct a…

12 Jan 2026 - Safaricom Ethiopia Telecommunications PLC  has announced the expansion of its 4G mobile network to Tepi, Aksum, Adwa, and Geja. The move aims to…

12 Jan 2026 - Orange Sierra Leone  has taken a major step in employee empowerment by issuing official share certificates to eligible employees under its…

12 Jan 2026 - Following the announcement of Stacuity's new South Africa edge location, delivered with lead partner iONLINE, we sat down with the companies’…

12 Jan 2026 - The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)  has entered into a strategic partnership with Citix MENA  to introduce a new…

12 Jan 2026 - The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA),  the independent regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has brought into…

12 Jan 2026 - In a strategic partnership to deliver faster, more transparent, and cost-effective financial solutions, Zand,  an AI-powered Fintech and…

12 Jan 2026 - Omantel  has successfully completed a major upgrade to its network, marking an important step in the company’s journey toward enabling full “5G…

12 Jan 2026 - The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK)  has announced a complete revamp of its online banking platform, offering customers a more engaging, efficient…

12 Jan 2026 - Burgan Bank  announced the expansion of its innovative SoftPOS solution powered by K-NET, now enabling merchants to accept credit card payments…

12 Jan 2026 - Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (ABK-Egypt)  and Mastercard  announce a strategic collaboration, unlocking a new phase of cutting-edge…

12 Jan 2026 - BankDhofar  has officially launched Numo, its new dedicated brand for SME banking services, marking a significant step in strengthening support…

12 Jan 2026 - Thawani Technologies LLC,  Oman’s first Central Bank of Oman (CBO) licensed payment service provider (PSP), has signed a Memorandum of…

12 Jan 2026 - Reaffirming its commitment to advancing responsible Islamic banking practices that integrate regulatory compliance with a customer-centric approach,…

12 Jan 2026 - The Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation,  has issued a Request for Bids (RFB) under the…

12 Jan 2026 - The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)  has conducted a validation exercise to review the findings of a study assessing the effectiveness,…

12 Jan 2026 - PayPal  has announced that they are teaming up with Microsoft to support the launch of Copilot Checkout in Copilot, enabling shoppers to…

9 Jan 2026 - In line with the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS 2) for 2026–2030, Zimbabwe is advancing its space technology ambitions with the planned launch…

9 Jan 2026 - BingX,  a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, is excited to introduce BingX TradFi, an innovative feature that enables users to…

9 Jan 2026 - MTN South Sudan  has issued an update regarding ongoing service disruptions in Yambio, caused by its network modernization project aimed at…

9 Jan 2026 - The Regulatory Postal and Electronic Communications Agency (ARPCE)  will host a high-level seminar on digital regulation at the Hilton Hotel in…

9 Jan 2026 - The National Telecommunication Institute (NTI)  has reported a landmark year in 2025, achieving remarkable progress in digital skills…

9 Jan 2026 - The Ministry of Agriculture  has announced remarkable progress in rolling out the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) under its fully digital…

9 Jan 2026 - The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, and the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications…

9 Jan 2026 - Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and owner of Starlink,  has accused the South African government of denying his satellite internet company an operating…

9 Jan 2026 - Contrary to recent media interpretations, Starlink  will not be launching direct-to-consumer services in Uganda this week, the Uganda…

9 Jan 2026 - The resilience of national digital economies hinges on strong public–private partnerships, according to Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, MD/CEO of Galaxy…

9 Jan 2026 - The London Internet Exchange (LINX)  has announced their new service profile and fees for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to delivering…

9 Jan 2026 - Orange  has successfully priced a multi-tranche bond issuance totaling 6 billion US dollars, marking a significant return to the US dollar debt…

9 Jan 2026 - Vodafone  executives have released their annual technology and connectivity predictions for 2026, highlighting the trends expected to define the…

9 Jan 2026 - The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),  in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),  has announced plans to roll out a…

9 Jan 2026 - The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation , in collaboration with Africell Sierra Leone , has officially launched Kidzonet,…

8 Jan 2026 - Eutelsat  has announced the appointment of Eva Birgitte Bisgaard as President of its Connectivity Business Unit, a role that also sees her join…

8 Jan 2026 - As part of a strategic collaboration, e& UAE , the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, in partnership with ZTT , a…