A fresh cross-border film pact just linked Nigeria and Benin, aiming to crank up African storytelling with serious infrastructure and youth training behind it.
KAP and Benin seal film pact
Kunle Afolayan Production Group signed an MoU with the Republic of Benin.
The agreement was formalized at the KAP Hub in Lagos.
Sinatou Saka led the Beninese delegation for the signing.
Kunle Afolayan called it a defining moment for African cinema.
Three pillars of collaboration
Co-produced films will spotlight authentic African stories.
Structured youth training in filmmaking is part of the plan.
A world-class Film City is slated for Ouidah, Benin.
Leaders say the goal is a globally competitive creative infrastructure.
High-level delegation...
Money fights can wreck a marriage, but Ibukun Awosika is out here saying unity beats bank balances every single time.
Marriage advice from Ibukun Awosika
Ibukun Awosika shared her message at Celebration Church International.
Emmanuel Iren posted highlights from the sermon on Instagram.
Awosika warned couples not to let money spark drama at home.
Her take is that teamwork matters more than income levels.
Different strengths, steady home
Awosika described herself as a risk-loving entrepreneur.
At the time, she ran a manufacturing company chasing contracts.
Her husband worked as a petroleum engineer in the public oil sector.
Prudence on his side balanced her appetite for bold moves.
Faith and long-term payoff
They leaned on Amos 9:13...
Africa’s biggest telecom player is stepping onto its own stage at MWC Barcelona 2026, pitching networks and AI readiness as the real gatekeepers to the continent’s digital future.
MTN at MWC Barcelona 2026
MTN will attend MWC Barcelona 2026 from 2 to 5 March.
GSMA convenes the event at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona.
This marks the 20th edition of the Barcelona gathering.
The company will exhibit from its own stand in Hall 4.
Focus on Africa AI readiness
Event theme: The IQ Era spotlights AI-driven connectivity.
MTN plans talks on infrastructure, policy, and partnerships.
Africa’s readiness hinges on resilient networks and affordable access.
Skills and regulatory certainty are framed as long-term foundations.
Leadership and GSMA role...
A new three-country tech pact is aiming to wire sovereign AI into Africa at scale instead of leaving it stuck in pilot mode.
Trilateral AI pact across Africa
India, Kenya, and Italy formed a strategic AI partnership.
Deal grew out of the AI Impact Summit 2026.
EkStep Foundation co-leads alongside Kenya’s ICT directorate.
Italy’s AI Hub for Sustainable Development is central to the setup.
Shift from pilots to scale
UNDP is backing the push toward large-scale AI diffusion.
Partners want scalable sovereign pathways, not scattered trials.
Collaboration targets impact across billions of lives.
Mattei Plan alignment ties Italy’s agenda to the effort.
Focus areas and infrastructure
Agriculture, health, education, livelihoods, and public...
Three million Algerian homes just got wired with fibre, pushing the country hard toward a faster and more connected digital future.
Algeria hits 3M FTTH homes
Algeria confirmed three million households on fibre to the home.
Sid Ali Zerrouki shared the news in a February 20, 2026, video.
Milestone ties into a nationwide high-speed infrastructure push.
The government frames it as a leap for digital inclusion.
All fibre strategy across the territory
Presidential directives call for coverage across the entire national territory.
Authorities adopted an all-fibre communications game plan.
The plan aims at broad and fair access to next-generation connectivity.
Zerrouki linked expansion to long-term digital positioning.
Ministry...
Nearly a million rand is on the table as South Africa’s new coding showdown pushes young builders to turn cloud ideas into real products.
Code4Mzansi competition launch
The South African Department of Small Business Development teamed up with Huawei.
The Code4Mzansi Developer Competition was announced on February 19, 2026.
Initiative targets innovators, startups, and students tackling real problems.
The University of Cape Town and other major campuses are backing it.
Participation and contest structure
A total of 353 teams with 1,041 participants signed up.
After online training, teams get three months to build projects.
Judges will narrow entries to 20 before the online semi-finals.
Final 10 squads pitch at a National Grand Finale...
Thousands of Senegalese education staff just walked away certified in digital skills and AI, signaling a serious upgrade to the country’s school workforce.
Certification milestone in Senegal
The Government of Senegal pushed exams through the Ministry of National Education.
Moustapha Guirassy presided over the award ceremony.
Higher Education and Communications officials showed up for the event.
The program ties into a broader national digital shift.
Exam results and pass rates
Out of 3,909 test takers, 3,467 agents earned certification.
Overall success landed at 88.69 percent.
CIA Edu clocked a 93.1 percent pass rate.
C2i Edu posted 85.3 percent, with top tiers above 96 percent.
Next phase national rollout
Ministry leaders plan to...
Regulatory green light just pushed Easyan closer to dropping a prepaid card built to shake up how people in Egypt handle money.
Easyan prepaid card rollout
Easyan secured initial approval for the Easyan Prepaid Card.
Approval marks a big step in the company’s digital pivot.
Product targets individuals across Egypt seeking modern payment options.
Management frames it as a play for wider financial access.
Features and user control
The Easyan Prepaid Card lets customers manage spending directly.
Security measures are baked in to protect transactions.
Cardholders can tap into exclusive installment options.
Flexibility and convenience sit at the center of the offer.
Market positioning in Egypt
Easyan aims to stand out in Egypt’s...
Half a billion dollars is about to get pumped into Congo’s tech backbone, aiming to rewire government systems and drag internet costs down.
Digital overhaul backed by $500M
The Ministry of the Digital Economy met World Bank and AFD delegates.
Augustin Kibassa Maliba steered talks on fast-tracking the program.
Funding totals 500 million dollars for nationwide digital upgrades.
Leaders want tech to power economic growth across the DRC.
State data and cybersecurity focus
Plans push government data onto secure digital platforms.
Officials aim to lock down strategic infrastructure with a cybersecurity center.
Ministries are set to get tighter connectivity for smoother administration.
Sovereignty over state information sits high on the...
