Huawei South Africa's first Code4Mzansi competition has spotlighted a growing trend among young developers in South Africa's township economy. The event aimed to encourage innovation and development within these communities, highlighting their potential in the tech sector.

UNESCO, working with Beijing Normal University and the Tanzanian government, has launched a programme to establish and strengthen ICT clubs in public schools in Dodoma and Morogoro. The initiative aims to equip girls with digital skills, confidence and knowledge to pursue education and careers in technology. It falls under the UNESCO-BNU project "Closing the Digital Divide: Ensuring Gender-Transformative Digital Skills Education for Women and Girls," which seeks to promote gender equality in digital education.

The 2026 STEM Africa Fest, now in its sixth edition, aims to promote technology skills and digital innovation focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) has completed the Women in Leadership Program 2026, a five-day initiative aimed at empowering women with essential leadership skills and confidence for roles in Uganda's financial sector. The program focused on equipping participants with the necessary mindset to excel in leadership positions.

Wetech Women Foundation, in collaboration with the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, has launched the PitchHer Investment Readiness Program aimed at equipping Nigerian women founders with the necessary skills to raise capital. This initiative seeks to support and empower women entrepreneurs in Nigeria's tech sector.

African universities showcased impressive performances at the 10th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, with Nigeria achieving notable success. This event highlighted the growing capabilities of educational institutions across the continent in the field of information and communication technology.