Propelling Africa’s digital future: Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026 returns to Cape Town

Propelling Africa’s digital future: Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026 returns to Cape Town

Topco Media proudly announces the return of the Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference 2026, taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC 2). As the continent’s premier executive platform for shaping Africa’s digital economy, the event convenes ministers, regulators, C-suite leaders, infrastructure providers, and technology pioneers driving transformation at scale. A cornerstone of…

Morocco South Korea Forge Digital Partnership at GITEX Africa 2026

Morocco South Korea Forge Digital Partnership at GITEX Africa 2026

Marrakech – The Digital Development Agency of Morocco (ADD) and the Korea-Africa Foundation (KAF) signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement Wednesday at GITEX Africa 2026 to catalyze digital innovation and technological growth across their respective regions.The agreement was signed by  Amine El Mezouaghi, Director General of the Digital Development Agency, and Ju Young Lee, Advisory Committee…

MACRA BOSS NKOLOMA LEADS DIGITAL PUSH AS MALAWI, GAMBIA DEEPEN DIGITAL TIES AT GITEX AFRICA 2026 TO ACCELERATE TRANSFORMATION AGENDA – Malawi Nyasa Times

MACRA BOSS NKOLOMA LEADS DIGITAL PUSH AS MALAWI, GAMBIA DEEPEN DIGITAL TIES AT GITEX AFRICA 2026 TO ACCELERATE TRANSFORMATION AGENDA – Malawi Nyasa Times

Director General of MACRA Mayamiko Nkoloma has led Malawi’s push for stronger digital partnerships as the country intensifies efforts to accelerate its digital transformation agenda through strategic regional cooperation. Nkoloma, together with the Principal Secretary for e-Government Prosper Mopiwa, held high-level discussions with a delegation from The Gambia during GITEX Africa Morocco 2026, a major continental…

UNESCO Highlights Youth As Drivers Of Digital Transformation In Africa And Beyond

UNESCO Highlights Youth As Drivers Of Digital Transformation In Africa And Beyond

Image by UNESCO At a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping economies, education systems and everyday life, UNESCO convened global stakeholders for its 2026 AI Day, placing young people at the centre of conversations on digital transformation. Held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris between 26 and 27 March 2026, the high-level event brought together…

26th Connected Banking Summit – East Africa 2026 Concludes Successfully in Nairobi, Driving the Next Phase of Digital Finance Innovation

26th Connected Banking Summit – East Africa 2026 Concludes Successfully in Nairobi, Driving the Next Phase of Digital Finance Innovation

26th Connected Banking Summit – East Africa 2026 Concludes Successfully in Nairobi, Driving the Next Phase of Digital Finance Innovation The 26th Edition Connected Banking Summit – East Africa | Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 successfully concluded at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill, bringing together the region’s most influential leaders shaping the…

Africa: Northern Africa OTF 2026 – Huawei joins operators to launch Northern Africa Digital Operation Transformation Pioneer Club 2.0

Africa: Northern Africa OTF 2026 – Huawei joins operators to launch Northern Africa Digital Operation Transformation Pioneer Club 2.0

On March 1, Huawei Northern Africa OTF (Operations Transformation Forum) 2026 was successfully held in Barcelona, Spain. With the theme   “Unified Entry & All Intelligent Operations Ignite New Growth”   the event gathered over 100 representatives from governments, operators, and industry organizations to discuss the digital and intelligent transformation of African operators and share…

NA OTF 2026: Huawei and operators launch Northern Africa Digital Operation Transformation Pioneer Club 2.0

NA OTF 2026: Huawei and operators launch Northern Africa Digital Operation Transformation Pioneer Club 2.0

(HUAWEI) – On March 1, Huawei Northern Africa OTF (Operations Transformation Forum) 2026 was successfully held in Barcelona, Spain. With the theme “Unified Entry & All Intelligent Operations Ignite New Growth” the event gathered over 100 representatives from governments, operators, and industry organizations to discuss the digital and intelligent transformation of African operators and share…

Africa Health Media Trends Report 2026 Warns of ‘Code Red’ for Health Journalism

Africa Health Media Trends Report 2026 Warns of ‘Code Red’ for Health Journalism

Classified in: HealthSubject: SVY NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — African health journalism is under unprecedented strain at a moment of escalating public health challenges, according to the Africa Health Media Trends Report 2026, launched today by FINN Partners. Yet the report also highlights a growing shift toward solutions-driven, Africa-led health storytelling that could reshape…

Generative AI undermining democracy in South Africa

Generative AI undermining democracy in South Africa

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa is warning that the rise of generative AI accessibility and functionality provides significant risks ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. A key concern for the Commission, the country’s electoral process watchdog, is the use of generative AI and chatbots to quickly and easily create hyper-local disinformation…

Algeria to host ‘Global Africa Tech 2026’ to boost continental digital integration

Algeria to host ‘Global Africa Tech 2026’ to boost continental digital integration

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP):Algeria is set to host a landmark continental technology summit next month as policymakers, industry leaders and global tech giants converge in Algiers for Global Africa Tech 2026, aimed at accelerating digital transformation and strengthening connectivity across Africa. The event will be held at the International Conference Center, under the patronage of…