MTN Uganda graduates 503 young people in digital skills programme

MTN Uganda has graduated 503 young people under its MTN Ace digital skilling initiative, equipping them with practical skills in ICT, digital marketing, e-commerce, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

The hybrid programme aims to help young people turn digital knowledge into business opportunities, innovations and community solutions, rather than focusing solely on certification.

MTN Uganda Foundation Board Chairman Dr. William Egaddu said connectivity must be complemented by the knowledge and skills needed to take advantage of digital opportunities.

With the latest cohort, the MTN Ace initiative has now trained 1,191 young people in practical digital skills.

The initiative forms part of MTN Uganda’s broader commitment to youth empowerment, digital inclusion and the development of Uganda’s digital economy.

Source : www. techafricanews.com

Huawei Cloud launches CodeArts Agent in Singapore

Huawei Cloud has launched CodeArts Agent in Singapore, an AI-powered coding tool designed to support software development beyond basic code generation and completion.

The platform features 16 specialised AI agents covering key stages of development, including requirements analysis, architecture design, coding, testing, debugging and code review.

CodeArts Agent can generate code and unit tests, answer software development questions and analyse codebases containing tens of millions of lines, helping developers work with complex and existing systems.

The launch forms part of Huawei Cloud’s broader Agentic AI strategy in the Asia-Pacific region, with plans to introduce additional AI agent products and solutions across Singapore and other markets.

Huawei Cloud has also introduced a Singapore CodeArts Agent Early Bird Program, offering eligible enterprise users three months of complimentary Professional Edition access, local expert coaching and enablement support.

The company said the initiative aims to help businesses adopt AI-driven software development and integrate agent-based tools into existing engineering workflows.

Source : itbrief.asia

Ericsson and Mobily partner to advance AI-driven autonomous networks

Ericsson and Mobily have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance AI-driven network operations and support Mobily’s goal of achieving Level 4 network autonomy in key scenarios.

The partnership will use Ericsson Operations Engine to develop autonomous network use cases focused on operations automation, self-healing, network optimisation and energy management across Mobily’s multi-vendor network.

The companies will explore how AI and greater network autonomy can reduce manual intervention, improve the use of existing infrastructure and create opportunities for network monetisation.

The agreement builds on a 20-year partnership between Ericsson and Mobily and supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation ambitions.

Source : www. techafricanews.com

CSquared highlights infrastructure priorities for Ghana’s digital future

CSquared has highlighted the need for stronger, more resilient digital infrastructure to support Ghana’s next phase of digital transformation, following discussions at National ICT Week 2026.

The company identified fibre connectivity, reliable power, data centres, edge computing, digital skills and affordable access as key priorities for supporting the country’s growing demand for cloud services, AI, digital platforms and public services.

CSquared also stressed that simply connecting people and institutions is not enough. Ghana’s digital ecosystem must deliver reliability, security, resilience and performance, particularly as fibre cuts and other infrastructure disruptions continue to affect businesses and digital services.

The company said open-access and carrier-neutral infrastructure can reduce duplication, encourage competition and allow operators, enterprises and digital service providers to build on shared fibre networks.

CSquared was also recognised as Neutral Wholesale Connectivity Provider 2026 at the National ICT Week Excellence Awards, reinforcing its focus on open-access connectivity.

The company believes Ghana’s next step is to move from digital adoption to greater digital capability, resilience and competitiveness, supported by sustained investment in the infrastructure beneath the digital economy.

Source : www. csquared.com