https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/706.html Africa news 15 Technology news - Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/706.html en-us Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:00:19 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hostafrica-completes-tanzanian-acquisition-zesha-412899a HostAfrica, a leading provider of web hosting, domains and VPS services across the African continent, is proud to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Tanzanian web hosting company Zesha (T) Limited (“Zesha”). 1-270685 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/google-has-exceeded-1bn-africa-investment-target-397858a Google has exceeded a five-year target to invest $1bn in Africa, it said on Wednesday, 2 July, as it made public initiatives on infrastructure and development of AI to accelerate the continent's digital growth. 1-269533 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/namibia-communication-regulator-dismisses-starlink-appeal-over-license-rejection-953504a Namibia's communications regulator said on Monday, 22 June, it dismissed an appeal by Starlink against the rejection of its license applications, reaffirming that Elon Musk's satellite internet provider failed to meet local ownership requirements. 1-269224 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ime-appoints-carol-tshabalala-as-ceo-africa-281167a UK-based video technology company iME has announced the appointment of Carol Tshabalala as chief executive officer for Africa, as it strengthens its expansion across key markets on the continent. 1-267400 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/key-tech-trends-shaping-african-smes-288707a Core technologies like cloud, business AI, and ERP built on clean data strategies will be evaluated not just on adoption, but on how efficiently they are applied across an SME’s operations. 1-266540 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/microsofts-kerissa-varma-cyber-threats-pose-new-challenges-for-african-healthcare-systems-844783a In season two of the HBO Max medical drama The Pitt, the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Centre descends into chaos after a ransomware cyber attack on neighbouring hospitals prompts it to shut down its digital systems. This may be the plotline of an award-winning US TV drama, but it reflects the reality of the already-strained healthcare system in Africa as it adds cybersecurity to its endless list of challenges. 1-266419 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vodacom-launches-new-cohort-of-un-sdg-innovation-accelerator-622241a Vodacom has launched the 2026 cohort of the UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator, bringing together 98 young professionals from across Africa to develop business solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 1-266241 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/salesforce-ceo-calls-for-ai-regulation-following-suicide-coaches-deaths-739012a Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Salesforce chief executive Marc Benioff has stated that he wants AI regulated before more people die, calling for Benioff has called for stringent government regulation of artificial intelligence, warning that AI models have become “suicide coaches” as he cited multiple deaths linked to chatbot interactions. 1-265002 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/us-tech-brands-dominate-brand-finances-2026-global-500-394188a Brand Finance’s 2026 Global 500 reinforces the scale advantage and global reach of the world’s largest digital ecosystems, with the top four spots unchanged, and US technology brands continuing to dominate the top 10. 1-264983 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-digital-evolution-of-safety-across-africas-critical-industries-849093a Not long ago, industrial work across Africa was defined by risk. In sectors like mining, ports, logistics and heavy manufacturing, dangerous conditions were seen as part of the job. Fatal accidents, equipment failures and human exposure to hazardous environments were often treated as operational realities rather than preventable outcomes. Today, that mindset is undergoing a fundamental shift — and at the heart of this change is the digital evolution of safety. 1-264829 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology Africa