Uganda is placing agriculture at the centre of its digital transformation through a new partnership designed to modernise farming and improve rural livelihoods. The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has joined forces with the United Nations Health Industry Foundation and the Prince Kimbugwe Foundation to promote smart agriculture powered by artificial intelligence. The agreement focuses on bringing practical solutions to farmers by combining technology with everyday agricultural practices. Through this collaboration, AI laboratories will be set up, research projects will be carried out and training programmes will be introduced to equip young people and agricultural professionals with modern skills.…
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Telecommunications company, Bharti Airtel, has crossed 650 million mobile subscribers globally, a milestone that positions it as the second largest telecom operator in the world by customer base. The company disclosed this in a statement on Friday. With operations spanning multiple countries, its network reaches over two billion people globally, including more than 179 million customers across 14 countries in Africa. The company stated that crossing 650 million subscribers reflects the scale of its global operations and its ability to deliver services across multiple markets. “Crossing 650 million mobile subscribers worldwide, now positions the company as the second-largest telecommunications operator…
The African Union has opened applications for its 2026 Innovating Education in Africa (IEA) programme, offering grants of up to $50,000 to support scalable education solutions across the continent. The initiative, announced by the AU’s Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, is to address long-standing gaps in Africa’s education and skills development systems. Applications for the programme are open to innovators across AU Member States, with a submission deadline of April 30, 2026. According to the AU, the programme comes at a time when Africa continues to face deep structural challenges in education, including access gaps, poor learning outcomes, and a…
Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), Edo , has emerged overall winner in Sub-Saharan Africa at the Huawei ICT Competition. This is contained in a statement issued by the university’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, Mr Lucky Eboh, on Saturday in Benin. Eboh said the university secured the grand prize in the Network Track category, earning a place at the global final in China. He explained that the Network Track tests participants on communication networks, routing, switching, cybersecurity and emerging technologies such as 5G and cloud integration. Eboh said the university outperformed competitors from across the region to clinch first place. NAN…
A philanthropist, Mr Ukochukwu Akunodozie, has distributed essential food items to hundreds of women in the Federal Capital Territory and offered scholarships to no fewer than 200 students. Speaking at an event held on Friday in Abuja, Akunodozie said that his philanthropic gestures were not merely seasonal acts but a fundamental part of his identity and a means of personal fulfillment. The event was part of activities marking the birthday of Akunodozie, the Chief Executive Officer of Blake Resort, Abuja. “There is not a specific thing that pushed me to do this. It is my life; it is who I…
…To Lead Global Artificial Intelligence Strategy Anne Laure Tingry has been appointed Chief data & AI (artificial intelligence) Officer of CANAL+, reporting to Maxime Saada, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of CANAL+, and joins the group’s Executive Committee. As the global media and entertainment group steps up its focus on artificial intelligence, Anne‑Laure Tingry will be responsible for leading CANAL+’s data and AI strategy across all its markets and overseeing the implementation of projects in these areas. Anne-Laure Tingry is a graduate of HEC Paris and Paris-Dauphine and has 25 years’ experience in both B2C and B2B environments, across…
Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, announced a new partnership with Bank Zero to accelerate access to modern digital banking in South Africa. As Bank Zero’s first alliance partner, Paymentology supports the bank’s vision of enabling organisations to participate more easily in financial services through its scalable, secure infrastructure. Bank Zero, a branchless, app-driven bank built from the ground up with cutting-edge digital thinking, brings deep local market expertise and a modern approach to banking. Combined with Paymentology’s global card processing expertise and established operational presence in South Africa, including over 20 years of on-soil processing experience in Africa, the partnership brings together local…
Polaris Bank has announced a three-day 10 hourly night scheduled maintenance during the Easter holiday towards better service delivery to its customers. The bank, in an email to its customers on Good Friday, explained that the maintenance scheduled for 10.00 p.m. to 8.00 a.m. daily, will take place from Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6, 2026. It advised customers to use its alternative channels during the period. The bank explained that there may be limited access to its self service platform, VULTe during the period, urging customers to explore the alternative which is PolarisXperience through its website. “In continuation…
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and Google South Africa have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at empowering young people with artificial intelligence and digital skills. The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, announced the agreement, noting that it represents a fourth successful public-private partnership focused on student and youth skills development, finalised through collaboration between her office and other DHET units and branches. The MoU is designed to enhance digital capabilities, integrate AI into higher education, and strengthen workforce development across South Africa. It will provide access to training programmes for public universities, Technical…
The Kwara State Government has trained 50 teachers on Digital Entrepreneurship, STEAM and artificial intelligence to strengthen curriculum delivery. Speaking at the training on Friday in Ilorin, the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, said the initiative was designed to empower teachers with the necessary skills to effectively deliver the entrepreneurship curriculum. ”The training would also equip students with globally relevant skills for emerging digital learning challenges, ”It would made the teachers and students adapt to evolving global education demands through technology integration,” the commissioner said Olohungbebe, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Olanrewaju…