Yellow Card, Africa’s pioneering stablecoin startup, has announced a strategic shift from retail operations to focus exclusively on B2B services. The company’s move marks a new chapter in its mission to build a stronger digital financial infrastructure across Africa and beyond. Retail users have until December 31, 2025, to withdraw their funds before the platform…
Galytix, a leading Agentic Artificial Intelligence company serving the banking and financial services sector, has announced a major global expansion as it marks its 10th anniversary. This milestone underscores a decade of innovation, growth, and commitment to transforming how financial institutions leverage AI to drive efficiency, accuracy, and smarter decision-making. As part of its expansion…
Yaga has secured €4 million in pre Series A funding to accelerate its secondhand fashion marketplace across the Middle East and Africa, marking a significant step in advancing sustainable fashion in high growth markets. Led by Specialist VC with participation from H&M Group Ventures, Trind Ventures, Startup Wise Guys, and key angel investors, this funding…
In a significant step toward closing the gender gap in technology, Malawi has launched the TechGirl Mentorship Program under the Women and Girls for Technology initiative. The program has enrolled 50 secondary school girls in its latest term, equipping them with essential digital literacy, cybersecurity skills, and career mentorship. This initiative represents a major effort…
Equinix has announced plans to establish a new data centre in Nigeria, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing commitment to expand digital infrastructure across Africa. The LG3 facility will be Equinix’s third data centre in Lagos and represents the first phase of an ambitious $100 million investment plan aimed at reshaping the continent’s…
Teraco, a Digital Realty company and leading provider of interconnection platforms and vendor-neutral colocation data centres, has completed a major expansion of its CT2 hyperscale facility in Cape Town, boosting the campus’ total critical IT load to 50 megawatts (MW). The expansion adds 32MW of new capacity across eight data halls built over three levels,…
Verto has officially launched a new strategic office in Lagos, Nigeria, reinforcing its long-standing presence in the country and strengthening its commitment to supporting West African businesses with seamless and cost-effective cross-border payment solutions. The new hub underscores Verto’s mission to empower enterprises with reliable financial infrastructure that drives growth and regional financial integration. Nigeria…
EdgeNext, a global leader in content delivery and cloud hosting solutions, has officially launched its services in Nigeria through a strategic partnership with Rack Centre. The collaboration enables EdgeNext’s CDN and cloud hosting platforms to operate directly from Rack Centre’s state-of-the-art facility in Lagos, marking a significant step in expanding cloud and edge computing services…
Uganda Airlines has partnered with Bluegrass Digital to completely redesign and rebuild its official website, (http://www.ugandaairlines.com), marking a major step in the national carrier’s digital transformation journey. The initiative goes beyond a simple refresh, representing a full-scale rebuild aimed at modernizing the airline’s online presence, streamlining the booking process, and delivering a faster, more intuitive…
Morocco has officially launched 5G connectivity, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey. The three main telecom operators — Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and Inwi — have switched on their fifth-generation networks, providing ultra-fast and reliable connectivity across the Kingdom. This rollout comes just weeks ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations…
Nutanix has announced the appointment of Marco Vieira as Regional Sales Manager for the Southern African Development Community (SADC), signaling a renewed focus on accelerating growth and driving digital transformation across the region. In this role, Vieira will lead Nutanix’s commercial strategy, helping organizations adopt flexible hybrid multicloud platforms to modernize infrastructure, simplify operations, and…
Nokia has announced the appointment of Kristen Pressner as Chief People Officer and member of the Group Leadership Team, effective 1 May 2026. This strategic appointment highlights Nokia’s commitment to strengthening its global human resources capabilities and driving a transformative people-centric culture across the organization. Pressner’s role will be pivotal in supporting Nokia’s evolution in…
