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FeaturedMarch 18, 2026

AI boom drives massive power demand

by SAVIOUS KWINIKA JOHANNESBURG – AS artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT scale globally, attention is turning to a critical question: how much energy powers the billions of prompts processed every day?

Finance & BanksMarch 17, 2026

Legacy systems stall Africa’s fintech growth

by MARIA MACHARIA NAIROBI – AFRICA’S fintech sector has established itself as a global force, driven by strong investment flows and compelling market fundamentals. In 2025, the continent’s tech startups attracted

FeaturedMarch 17, 2026

Zimbabwe launches milestone AI strategy

by MARCUS MUSHONGA HARARE – THE launch of the Zimbabwe National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy is a milestone in the Southern African country’s ambitious digital transformation targets. President Emmerson Mnangagwa launched

Ford South Africa reinforces rally to read partnership supporting literacy in South African schools

Industry NewsMarch 17, 2026

Ford boosts reading in Eastern Cape

by AKANI CHAUKE JOHANNESBURG – FORD South Africa has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to improving literacy by successfully completing the 2026 Rally to Read initiative in the Eastern Cape. The programme,

AIMarch 16, 2026

Nigeria varsity first with sovereign AI research lab

by EMEKA OKONKWO ABUJA — NIGERIA’S Abdulkadir Kure University Minna (AKUM) has deployed a sovereign, air-gapped Artificial Intelligence (AI) research laboratory, believed to be the first of its kind in the

Rwanda Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire

Finance & BanksMarch 16, 2026

Rwanda unveils fintech centre to boost Africa ecosystem

by PHYLLIS BIRORI KIGALI — RWANDA is positioning itself as a premier launchpad for local and global innovators seeking to scale across Africa following the launch of the Rwanda FinTech

from MAVHUTO BANDA in Lilongwe, Malawi Malawi Bureau LILONGWE, (CAJ News) — CANAL+ and Malawian authorities have held talks to address mutual concerns ahead of the media company’s acquisition of the MultiChoice Group. This marks the first time a Canal+ delegation has engaged with stakeholders in the Southern African country following the French company’s acquisition in September 2025 in a deal valued at approximately US$3 billion. Nicolas Dandoy (Chief Financial Officer for Africa), Retief Tromp (Chief Executive Officer for PayTV English Africa), Andrea Silva (Senior Advisor to the Canal+ Board) and Lloyd Momba (Executive Head of Regulatory Affairs for Southern Africa) were part of the delegation that held discussions with the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology as well as the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA). Chancy Gondwe, MACRA Board Chairperson, welcomed the meeting in Blantyre on Thursday as “the beginning of a new chapter.” He also urged the broadcaster to fully comply with local regulations as it integrates into the Malawian market. MultiChoice Malawi had previously complained about a difficult operating environment in the country and was involved in tariff disputes with MACRA that led the operator to suspend DStv services from August to December 2023. Mayamiko Nkoloma, MACRA Director-General, raised concerns expressed by local broadcasters regarding the lack of financial benefits from the carriage of their content on DStv and GOtv platforms. Nkoloma also appealed to Canal+ to invest in Malawi’s digital ecosystem by supporting initiatives that build local capacity and enhance digital services. According to the regulator, Canal+ also raised concerns about piracy and what it described as an uneven playing field, noting that some competitors operate without paying regulatory fees. Nonetheless, the company committed to continued engagement with local broadcasters on content monetisation, promoting African talent across its network of 40 countries, expanding service accessibility and creating more employment opportunities in Malawi. Discussions between the Canal+ delegation and the Minister of ICT, Shadric Namalomba, also focused on strengthening collaboration in Malawi’s ICT sector, supporting local content development and creators, ensuring fair compensation for local broadcasters and resolving historical regulatory issues. Canal+ offered assurances during the discussions. “The Canal+ team expressed commitment to working collaboratively with Malawian authorities and investing in the local creative industry,” the ICT ministry said. Malawi is among the Sub-Saharan African markets that have urged MultiChoice to review its pricing, citing the economic challenges faced by many citizens. Earlier this month, Canal+ announced the discontinuation of the streaming service Showmax after years of losses. It will eventually be replaced by the Canal+ app. — CAJ News

Company NewsMarch 16, 2026

Canal+, Malawi meet to iron out issues over MultiChoice

by MAVHUTO BANDA LILONGWE, (CAJ News) — CANAL+ and Malawian authorities have held talks to address mutual concerns ahead of the media company’s acquisition of the MultiChoice Group. This marks

SecurityMarch 13, 2026

Cyber threats detected at AFCON Morocco

by MTHULISI SIBANDA JOHANNESBURG – KASPERSKY reported a rise in hacktivist activity, scam websites, and compromised credentials during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025–2026 in Morocco. Kaspersky collaborated with International

Vodacom South Africa Technology Director, Beverly Ngwenya

Mobile & TelecomsMarch 12, 2026

Vodacom reports African 5G first with SuperUpload

by MTHULISI SIBANDA JOHANNESBURG – VODACOM South Africa reports the successful testing of SuperUpload, a 5G advanced technology that delivers uplink speeds of 254 Mbps, considered the first demonstration of this

Mobile & TelecomsMarch 12, 2026

Botswana secures breakthrough SADC roaming charges reduction

by ODIRILE TOTENG GABORONE – BOTSWANA has secured a breakthrough collaboration with five fellow Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states for the reduction and harmonisation of roaming charges. Through this

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