Tanzania is seeking deeper cooperation with South Korea that goes beyond technology transfer, aiming to learn how research, innovation and industrial capability can be converted into businesses, jobs and globally competitive products. According to Daily News, the ambition is taking shape through a new partnership between the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) and South Korea's Incheon, positioning the Asian nation's development model as a reference point for Tanzania's industrial and innovation ambitions.

Technology services company TeKnowledge is expanding its operations in Rwanda by introducing services in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital skills development. This move aims to enhance technological capabilities in the region.

Volkswagen is exploring a strategic partnership with Indian conglomerate JSW Group as it seeks to strengthen its position in India, the world's third-largest car market. According to TimesLIVE, the potential tie-up is aimed at improving the German carmaker's competitiveness and profitability in the country. Details of the possible collaboration, including its scope or structure, have not been disclosed. The move reflects Volkswagen's broader efforts to expand in a market where it faces strong competition from established rivals.

Over 100,000 small, medium and large-scale farmers in Tanzania are expected to benefit from drone technology for agricultural activities, including pesticide spraying and crop health monitoring, according to Michuzi Blog. The initiative follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Mati Technologies Company Ltd and Mazao Hub, aimed at giving farmers, especially smallholders, access to locally produced drone services. Mati Technologies director Benjamin Mollel spoke after the signing, highlighting the partnership's potential to transform farming practices in the country.

Nairobi is hosting the Africa Internet Summit 2026 (AIS’26), which gathers policymakers, regulators, technology experts, industry leaders, civil society organizations, and academics to discuss the future of Africa's digital ecosystem. The summit aims to address issues such as expanding connectivity, strengthening digital infrastructure, improving cybersecurity, and increasing participation in the digital economy across the continent.

According to TechCabal, fintech has become the dominant technology sector across much of Francophone Africa, driving digital financial participation in the region. However, the report argues that further growth now depends on developing additional proven tech sectors beyond fintech. Broadening the region's tech economy is presented as necessary to deepen participation and sustain long-term development in Francophone African markets.