ADI Foundation partners with M-Pesa Africa to extend blockchain infrastructure
14 January 2026
The ADI Foundation has teamed up with M-Pesa Africa to introduce blockchain technology to over 60 million monthly users, aiming to bolster financial inclusion and digital transformation across Africa.
This collaboration will deploy the ADI Chain platform in eight countries where M-Pesa operates—Kenya, DR Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Tanzania—creating a robust digital rail for individuals and small businesses in emerging markets.
Find out more Rwanda and Oman forge strategic partnership to boost ICT development
13 January 2026
Rwanda and Oman have signed a significant memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating the growth of Rwanda’s ICT sector and establishing the country as a regional digital hub.
The agreement was signed in Muscat over the weekend, reflecting a commitment to deepening collaboration in data infrastructure, emerging technologies, and digital innovation between East Africa and the Middle East.
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Mozambique launches international bid process to extend rural broadband reach
12 January 2026
The Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation, has issued a Request for Bids to expand broadband coverage in underserved rural regions as part of the Mozambique Digital Acceleration Project (MDAP). Financed by the World Bank, this initiative aims to boost digital inclusion and connect remote communities across the country.
Funding from the International Development Association (IDA) under Loan/Grant No. IDA-71820-MZ will be directed toward investments in telecommunications services designed to improve broadband access in hard-to-reach areas. The project is structured around three geographic lots: Lot 1 covers the South and Central Zone with 95 localities, Lot 2 encompasses the Central Zone with 101 localities, and Lot 3 targets the North Zone with 105 localities, with the goal of significantly expanding connectivity across these regions.
Find out more Fringe launches first facility in Lagos
09 January 2026
Fringe, a Nigerian-edge data center operator, has officially opened its first facility in Ikoyi, Lagos State, marking its entry into the West African market. The flagship Ikoyi Metro EDGE data center is now fully operational, representing a significant step in the company's expansion plans across the region.
The new data center boasts a capacity of one megawatt of behind-the-meter power and houses 72 racks with adaptable configurations to suit various client needs. Power reliability and sustainability are central to the facility’s design, with redundant sources supplied by an independent power producer, the national grid, and dual backup generators to ensure continuous operation.
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