e& Group has officially joined Aduna as an equity partner, marking a significant step toward accelerating global adoption of network APIs. Announced today, March 3, at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona by e& Group CEO Hatem Dowidar, this strategic partnership will allow e& to integrate its network APIs across its vast footprint in the…
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4.5, its latest AI model, in a research preview for Pro users and developers worldwide. This cutting-edge model introduces significant advancements in pattern recognition, creative insight generation, and emotional intelligence, making interactions feel more natural and intuitive. The company has also emphasized improvements in understanding user intent, making GPT-4.5 a more reliable…
South Africa’s electric vehicle market is expanding rapidly, and with it comes the need for seamless, efficient payment solutions at charging stations. EFT Corporation, in partnership with Rubicon, Visa, and Verifone, is leading this transformation by deploying a cloud-based, open-loop payment system for EV charging stations. This innovation eliminates the need for pre-funded wallets and…
The Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025 celebrated the entrepreneurs and ventures shaping the continent’s tech landscape, recognizing their groundbreaking contributions across multiple sectors. The awards were presented during the seventh edition of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, powered by Raenest, which convened over 1,600 tech leaders from more than 65 countries to foster business and innovation….
Namibia’s telecom sector has reached a remarkable milestone, generating over N$800 million ($43 million) in data revenue in Q3 2024. This surge highlights the nation’s rapid digital transformation and reflects a broader trend across Africa, where data services are becoming the dominant revenue stream for telecom companies. With data now accounting for 70% of total…
MTN Ghana has delivered an exceptional financial performance for the 2024 fiscal year, with service revenue surging by 34.5% to GHS 17.9 billion ($1.1 billion). This growth surpasses the company’s medium-term targets and underscores its strong strategic focus on digital services, mobile money, and data-driven expansion. Despite macroeconomic challenges, MTN Ghana has reinforced its position…
Whale Cloud and Alipay+ have announced the extension of their strategic partnership at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, reinforcing their commitment to driving digital transformation across industries. This collaboration brings together Whale Cloud’s expertise in telecommunications software solutions and Alipay+’s cutting-edge e-wallet and digitalisation technologies, enabling businesses to build next-generation mobile payment and…
Nsano Ltd, a leading pan-African fintech company, has officially expanded its footprint into East Africa with the opening of its regional office in Rwanda. This milestone follows the company’s successful acquisition of both the Payment Aggregation and Payment Remittances Service Licenses (Category II and III) from the National Bank of Rwanda, reinforcing its commitment to…
e& Group has officially joined Aduna as an equity partner, marking a significant step toward accelerating global adoption of network APIs. Announced today, March 3, at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona by e& Group CEO Hatem Dowidar, this strategic partnership will allow e& to integrate its network APIs across its vast footprint in the…
Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile have announced a groundbreaking partnership to launch a jointly owned European satellite service business, SatCo. This venture aims to deliver 100% geographic mobile broadband coverage across Europe, ensuring consumers and businesses stay connected even in the most remote areas. SatCo will enable mobile network operators (MNOs) to seamlessly integrate space-based…
MTN Cameroon has appointed Wanda Matandela as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking an exciting new chapter for the company. With his extensive experience in telecoms, fintech, and business strategy, his leadership is expected to drive MTN Cameroon’s vision of expanding connectivity, enhancing digital services, and deepening financial inclusion across the country. Matandela brings a…
MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to financial inclusion by making it a core component of its growth strategy. The telco is enhancing its digital platforms, including myMTN and Mobile Money (MoMo), to provide seamless financial services, strengthen partnerships with financial institutions, and expand the MoMo ecosystem. These efforts aim to drive financial accessibility and…
