Access Bank Plc has appointed Olanrewaju Bamisebi as Executive Director, Information Technology and Digitalisation, bringing technology leadership into the bank’s board and executive management structure. The appointment took effect on October 28, 2026, following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Access Holdings Plc disclosed the development in a notification to the Nigerian Exchange…
Zoho Corp. has announced a major evolution of Zoho Analytics, transforming the business intelligence and reporting platform into an Agentic Analytics solution designed to help organisations connect business data with AI-powered decision-making and automated actions. The updated platform moves beyond traditional reporting and dashboards by introducing a trusted intelligence layer that provides AI agents with…
Airtel Nigeria has introduced the Airtel Open Network feature, enabling customers to provide real-time feedback on network coverage and call quality to support improvements in its telecommunications services. The feature allows subscribers to participate directly in the network improvement process by submitting feedback through the MyAirtel mobile application. To access the service, customers need to…
Airtel Africa plc has reported a strong financial and operational performance for the half year ended 30 September 2026, with revenue increasing by 28.2% to $3.823 billion. On a constant currency basis, revenue grew by 20.8%, reflecting continued demand for mobile connectivity, data services and mobile money across its African markets. The telecommunications group, which…
Access Bank Plc has appointed Olanrewaju Bamisebi as Executive Director, Information Technology and Digitalisation, bringing technology leadership into the bank’s board and executive management structure. The appointment took effect on October 28, 2026, following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Access Holdings Plc disclosed the development in a notification to the Nigerian Exchange…
Zoho Corp. has announced a major evolution of Zoho Analytics, transforming the business intelligence and reporting platform into an Agentic Analytics solution designed to help organisations connect business data with AI-powered decision-making and automated actions. The updated platform moves beyond traditional reporting and dashboards by introducing a trusted intelligence layer that provides AI agents with…
Mastercard and EBank have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the growth of digital payments in Egypt and expand access to secure, innovative and rewarding payment experiences. The partnership builds on the companies’ long-standing relationship across card payments and value-added services. It will support EBank’s growth across its debit, credit and commercial card portfolios, helping…
Visa and Senegal Sign Two-Year Agreement to Advance Digital Transformation Visa and Senegal’s Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a two-year strategic collaboration framework to support the country’s digital transformation ambitions. The partnership will focus on digital payments, financial innovation, cybersecurity and regulatory cooperation, while exploring opportunities…
Airtel Nigeria has introduced the Airtel Open Network feature, enabling customers to provide real-time feedback on network coverage and call quality to support improvements in its telecommunications services. The feature allows subscribers to participate directly in the network improvement process by submitting feedback through the MyAirtel mobile application. To access the service, customers need to…
MTN Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s digital transformation agenda following a meeting between its leadership team and senior officials from the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance. The meeting was led by MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer Sylvia Mulinge and brought together Minister for ICT and National Guidance Justine Kasule Lumumba,…
Ethio telecom and Ericsson have commemorated 132 years of collaboration, highlighting a partnership that dates back to 1894, when the first telephone apparatus was introduced in Ethiopia. The milestone was marked at a ceremony attended by Ethio telecom Interim CEO Tariku Demissie and an Ericsson delegation led by Patrick Johansson, President and Head of Ericsson…
The SMART Zambia Institute, in partnership with Huawei Technologies Zambia Limited, is set to launch a five-day Artificial Intelligence (AI) Empowerment Training Programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of government leaders and technologists to understand, develop and apply AI solutions across the public sector. Announced in Lusaka on 30 October 2026, the programme will begin…
