https://www.bizcommunity.com/IT East Africa IT & Telecommunications news 15 ICT news - East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/IT en-us Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:47:56 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/social-media-companies-increasingly-under-fire-for-violations-of-children-privacy-308628a Representing one of the largest fines ever under the US children's protection law, the US Department of Justice has announced that TikTok has agreed to pay $400m to settle allegations it violated the privacy of children using the app. 1-271073 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity IT & Telecommunications East Africa 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 IT & Telecommunications East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/savanna-uganda-launches-mobile-networkexpanding-beyond-fibre-broadband-842333a Savanna Uganda, a pioneering telecommunications company, today announces its official entry into the African mobile network landscape as the newest Mobile Network Operator (MNO) serving Uganda and the broader East African region. Building on its successful leadership in the Fixed Broadband market, including a dominant share of the Uganda FTTH (Fiber to the Home) segment, Savanna Uganda now extends its innovative unlimited data and voice proposition to mobile customers. 1-269589 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity IT & Telecommunications East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vodacom-takes-majority-stake-in-safaricom-through-r35bn-deal-064995a Vodacom Group has completed its acquisition of an additional 20% effective stake in Safaricom, increasing its shareholding in the East African telecommunications and fintech group to about 55%. 1-269477 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity IT & Telecommunications East 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 IT & Telecommunications East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.co.ke/article/kenya-safaricom-starts-offering-stock-trading-on-its-m-pesa-platform-173626a Kenyan telecoms operator Safaricom on Tuesday, 10 February, launched stock trading for investors on its M-Pesa mobile phone financial platform, a move that could bring millions of new small investors into the bourse. 1-265528 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity IT & Telecommunications East 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 IT & Telecommunications East 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 IT & Telecommunications East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gates-foundation-and-openai-50m-push-for-ai-health-in-africa-849693a Bill Gates announced the Gates Foundation and OpenAI are setting up a $50m partnership to help several African countries use artificial intelligence to improve their health systems and mitigate the impact of international aid cuts. 1-264929 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity IT & Telecommunications East 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 IT & Telecommunications East Africa