5+ hour, 24+ min ago  (589+ words) Data center company Digital Realty and the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) have expanded Nigeria's peering ecosystem with a new Internet exchange point of presence in Lagos. Data center company Digital Realty has activated a new Internet exchange point…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (374+ words) Data center operator Wingu Africa has launched its new Wingu Cloud Exchange (WCX) in Ethiopia. Data center operator Wingu Africa has rolled out its new Wingu Cloud Exchange (WCX) in Ethiopia, offering a private cloud platform tailored to the needs…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (543+ words) Statistics South Africa says there was a breach on its HR database, specifically a system related to job seekers applying online, with hackers demanding $100, 000. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) confirmed it has been the victim of a cyberattack. The government…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1056+ words) Sub-Saharan Africa continues to lead in mobile money, according to a new GSMA report, with the region accounting for over half of all accounts and services as well as 66% of the total global transaction value in 2025. More'than $2 trillion flowed through…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (1756+ words) Chocolate Tribe's CEO Nosipho Maketo-van den Bragt spoke to Connecting Africa about her founder journey, from being a lawyer to opening an animation and visual effects studio. As the African continent embraces a dynamic tech boom, women are emerging as…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (566+ words) Space X's satellite Internet service, Starlink, has launched in the Central African Republic. Starlink, the satellite Internet service operated by Elon Musk's Space X, has launched in the Central African Republic (CAR)." "Starlink's high-speed, low-latency Internet is now available in…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (954+ words) At the 2026 Inclusive Fintech Forum in Rwanda, women CEOs highlighted that while female borrowers outperform men and have successful businesses, access to financial services is limited. Africa has been at the forefront of mobile money growth, but despite progress, women…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (430+ words) Google is adding support for 13 African languages to its AI search tools, prioritizing those with growing use of search functions and active communities. Tech giant Google has expanded its AI Overviews and AI Mode search tools to support 13 African languages,…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (847+ words) Senegal's plan to roll out free Internet to one million people is commendable; however, if the government doesn't implement a rigid cybersecurity system, the beneficiaries could face regular cyberattacks. Late last year, Senegal's Minister of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Economy…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (777+ words) This week, mobile operator MTN and satellite operator SES both announced separate projects to provide connectivity for refugees in African nations. Mobile operator MTN and satellite operator SES have both announced projects to improve connectivity for refugees in Africa. MTN…...