Africa-Press - Eswatini. A wave of optimism and empowerment swept through Mahlalekhukhwini House as MTN Eswatini reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive digital growth during Day 3 of the 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign.
Under the inspiring theme “Connecting at the Roots,” MTN hosted the...
MTN POWERS ESWATINI’S DIGITAL FUTURE
Small Choices Matter in the Plastic Crisis
Africa-Press - Rwanda. Two years ago, I met Sandra, a bright graduate of the African Leadership University, and she changed the way I think about plastic.
Sandra’s project tackled a form of plastic pollution I had never considered: synthetic hair. She was exploring how discarded braids and...
MTN BUSINESS SEMINAR TO IGNITE TECH AND POWER
Africa-Press - Eswatini. Ezulwini is about to pulse with energy as digital dreams and local ambition collide under one roof.
MTN Eswatini, in collaboration with trailblazing social enterprise A Peculiar People, will tomorrow host a tech-driven empowerment seminar that’s already making waves in...
Impact of Bank or Microfinance Institution Failure on Funds
Africa-Press - Rwanda. Have you ever wondered what might happen to your hard-earned savings if your bank or microfinance institution were to fail? If so, you’re not alone. Many people share this concern, often because they are unaware of the mechanisms designed to protect depositors, one of the...
ICT Minister Warns of Risks from Weak Data Protection
Africa-Press - Uganda. Without robust data protection measures, the misuse of private conversations, financial records, and biometric details poses a serious threat to both individual security and national economic stability, Uganda’s ICT and National Guidance Minister, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has...
Mtn Eswatini Commits E1.3 Million to Y'Ello Care 2025
Africa-Press - Eswatini. MTN Eswatini CEO Wandile Mtshali today launched the 2025 “21 Days of Y’ello Care” initiative, announcing a significant E1.3 million investment. This year’s campaign, themed “Connecting Communities Through Digital Tools,” reaffirms MTN’s unwavering commitment...
Government Commits to Strengthening Research for Development
Africa-Press - Ghana. The Government is committed to strengthening research and development to place scientific research at the centre of socio-economic development, the Minister of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST), Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed has said.
He said the Government was...
Jaguza Tech Founder Honored for Impacting Livelihoods
Africa-Press - Uganda. Ronald Katamba, the founder and CEO of Jaguza Tech, an agritech start-up has been recognised for his role in impacting livelihoods and contributing to Uganda's food security.
Katamba was honored during the 2025 Africa Day celebrations organized by Stand Out Africa for his...
ITC Partners Conclude TOT to Enhance TVET Quality
Africa-Press - Gambia. The International Trade Centre (ITC) in collaboration with the National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA) on Friday concluded a comprehensive Training of Trainers (ToT) programme.
The initiative is designed to bolster the monitoring, quality assurance,...
UTG SJDM Conducts Trainers and Course Representatives Workshop on AI Curriculum
Africa-Press - Gambia. The University of The Gambia (UTG) School of Journalism and Digital Media (SJDM) in collaboration with the UNESCO/UNPBF Friday wrapped up a four-day workshop on its developed curriculum under the theme – Mainstreaming Education on Hate Speech, Fact-Checking, Media and...
Emachines, Anker Partner to Provide Affordable, Reliable Gadgets and Accessories
Africa-Press - Uganda. Global tech giant, Anker Innovations and Emachines Uganda have officially announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the availability of quality consumer electronics in Uganda.
The partnership was unveiled on Thursday at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in...
Ugandan Students Shine at Global Huawei ICT Competition Finals
Africa-Press - Uganda. Ugandan students have shone at the just concluded global Huawei ICT competitions 2025 held in Shenzhen, China.
The global competitions, designed for students and teachers from colleges and universities, attracted over 210,000 students and instructors from more than 2,000...
Ghana and UAE Launch US$1 Billion Tech Hub to Drive AI Dominance
Africa-Press - Ghana. Ghana and the United Arab Emirates have signed a landmark $1 billion agreement to establish a technology and innovation hub, positioning Ghana as Africa’s premier artificial intelligence and emerging technology base.
The Ghana-UAE Innovations and Technology Hub,...
Smartswitch Botswana Brings Financial Inclusion to Thousands of Food Grant Recipients
Africa-Press - Botswana. SmartSwitch Botswana is blazing a trail for financial inclusion with a financial technology (Fintech) solution that puts dignity and financial services into food voucher beneficiaries’ hands. Since it was established in 2006, Smart Switch has grown its footprint to more...
Activists Sue Data Protection Office,Google over Alleged Data Violations
Africa-Press - Uganda. Four Ugandan digital rights activists have taken the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) and global tech giant Google to the High Court, accusing both of violating Uganda’s data protection laws and undermining citizens’ digital privacy rights.
The applicants Mercy...
KWAKHA INDVODZA EMPOWERS YOUTH THROUGH SKILLS AND TRAINING
Africa-Press - Eswatini. They walked in as hopeful dreamers, but left as brand-savvy hustlers ready to conquer the digital world.
This week, under the YES Project backed by COSPE Southern Africa and funded by the European Union in Eswatini, a group of emerging entrepreneurs received a two-day...
Afromobile and MTN Uganda Unveil New Affordable Streaming Bundles for Ugandan Users
Africa-Press - Uganda. AfroMobile, Uganda’s premier digital streaming platform, has rolled out exciting new data and subscription bundles in partnership with MTN Uganda, giving local users more affordable and flexible access to the content they love.
Building on its standard UGX 9,900 monthly...
ESWATINI YOUTH URGED TO PLUG INTO THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
Africa-Press - Eswatini. If you’re young, unemployed, and digitally curious, this could be your golden ticket.
A brand-new training opportunity in Eswatini is opening doors for youth aged 18 to 35, offering them the chance to break into the booming digital world.
Through a bold...
BREAKING BARRIERS, SECURING FUTURES
Africa-Press - Eswatini. Eswatini Mobile Marks WTISD 2025 with a Bold Commitment to Digital Gender Equality.
As the world commemorates World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2025, the spotlight falls on an issue of growing global importance, advancing digital gender...
Global study reveals trust of AI remains critical challenge
Africa-Press - Rwanda. Kigali May 21, 2025 — A global study on trust in Artificial Intelligence (AI) released recently reveals that more than half of the people globally are unwilling to trust AI, reflecting an underlying tension between its obvious benefits and perceived risks.
Key...