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Starlink Blocks Ugandan Users After Government Request
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American satellite internet provider Starlink has disabled its service for users in Uganda following a request from the Uganda Communications…
Africa’s Next Digital Infrastructure Gap Is The Smartphone
Mohamed A. Farah 5 min read
Across Africa, the mobile phone has become the operating system of daily economic life. Before sunrise, farmers check prices, parents…
AI Cybersecurity Predictions For 2026
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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, introducing new defensive capabilities while simultaneously expanding the toolkit…
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Airtel Africa Steps Up Its Share Buyback Programme
Staff Writer 2 min read
Airtel Africa has increased the volume of shares repurchased under its ongoing $100 million buyback programme, bringing the cumulative total…
Flutterwave Acquires Open Banking Firm Mono
Staff Writer 4 min read
Flutterwave, Africa’s payments technology company, has acquired Mono, an open banking infrastructure provider operating across the continent, in a transaction…
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The December-January 2026 edition of CIO Africa magazine features Deborah Mutungi, Group IT Manager at Sarova Hotels & Resorts, who was crowned CIO of the Year 2025 at the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025 event. Mutungi’s recognition highlights her transformative leadership in the hospitality sector, demonstrating how technology can elevate customer experiences while driving operational excellence across multiple properties. This year-end CIO100 Winners special issue showcases the award-winning projects from the event, revealing groundbreaking initiatives that are setting new benchmarks for digital innovation across Africa. The magazine explores whether AI could be the breakthrough solution to Africa’s climate challenges, examining how artificial intelligence applications are being deployed to address environmental sustainability, resource management, and climate resilience. It also provides a forward-looking analysis of AI infrastructure development in Africa, mapping out the investments, partnerships, and technological foundations being laid to support the continent’s artificial intelligence ambitions. As a capstone to 2025 and bridge to 2026, this edition not only celebrates the year’s most impactful technology leaders and projects recognized at the CIO100 Awards but also charts the trajectory for Africa’s digital future, where climate action and AI innovation converge to create sustainable solutions for the continent’s unique challenges.
