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Airtel Africa Launches Starlink Satellite-To-Mobile In DRC
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Airtel Africa has switched on satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking what telecom outlets across the continent…
Dennis Maina: Building African Ad Technology With Local Context And Global Ambition
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Africa’s digital economy is growing rapidly, but much of the technology powering it has been designed elsewhere. Dennis Maina, Founder…
Safaricom Reshapes Board With Fintech And HR Expertise
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Safaricom PLC is reshaping its Board with the appointment of two senior Vodacom Group executives, bringing additional expertise in fintech,…
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Kenya, AWS Move To Scale Digital Skills And AI
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Kenya is seeking to deepen its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate digital transformation, with a focus on…
MacOS Users Report More Cyber Threats Than Windows Users
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Kaspersky’s latest survey highlights a protection gap between macOS and Windows-based devices. While macOS has long been regarded as the…
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The August 2026 editions of CIO Africa magazine bring together three governance-focused technology voices from across the continent. East Africa’s Angela Wamola (GSMA) champions digital transformation that works for everyone, while South Africa’s Tando Luyaba (Information Regulator) has built an award-winning career protecting one of the nation’s most valuable assets, and West Africa’s Eng. Nasir Shinkafi (Galaxy Backbone Limited) confronts Nigeria’s position at the heart of Africa’s digital paradox. All three editions form part of the Smart Gov special issue and explore the delicate balance women in leadership must strike to avoid an Icarus-like fall.
