Helios Towers has reported a 13% increase in revenue to US$718.8 million for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, supported by increased tenancies across its markets in Africa and the Middle East. The independent mobile telecommunications tower company recorded 3,435 tenancy additions during the period, its highest year-to-date total. This included 942 tenancies at…
Mastercard is supporting the launch of Samsung Pay in Morocco, expanding access to secure and convenient mobile payment options for consumers. Enabled by Mastercard’s tokenisation technology, the service allows eligible Mastercard cardholders at participating banks to make payments using compatible Samsung devices. The launch builds on Mastercard’s collaboration with financial institutions and technology partners to…
Smart Africa and e-Crime Bureau have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support cybersecurity initiatives and strengthen Africa’s digital security ecosystem. The partnership will focus on three key areas aimed at addressing cybersecurity capacity and coordination needs as the continent continues to expand its digital connectivity and services. The first area will involve…
Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, Frehiwot Tamru, has called on the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority (EIPA) to expand its mandate beyond intellectual property registration and play a more active role in driving innovation, technology development and economic growth. The Minister made the call during a visit to the Authority, accompanied by the Ministry’s State…
Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has launched operations in Lesotho through Paratus Lesotho, expanding its presence across Africa and extending its connectivity services to another African market. Paratus Lesotho will provide high-speed internet services supported by local customer service and technical teams. Its offering includes Starlink enterprise connectivity alongside Paratus network solutions…
Helios Towers has reported a 13% increase in revenue to US$718.8 million for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, supported by increased tenancies across its markets in Africa and the Middle East. The independent mobile telecommunications tower company recorded 3,435 tenancy additions during the period, its highest year-to-date total. This included 942 tenancies at…
Mastercard is supporting the launch of Samsung Pay in Morocco, expanding access to secure and convenient mobile payment options for consumers. Enabled by Mastercard’s tokenisation technology, the service allows eligible Mastercard cardholders at participating banks to make payments using compatible Samsung devices. The launch builds on Mastercard’s collaboration with financial institutions and technology partners to…
Egypt’s National Telecommunications Institute (NTI) has signed a cooperation protocol with the Egyptian Satellite Company (Nilesat) to develop specialised training programmes and strengthen the technical and professional capabilities of Nilesat employees. The agreement will see the two institutions design and deliver training programmes tailored to Nilesat’s operational requirements and workforce development needs, with the aim…
South Sudan Regulators Sign MoU to Strengthen Fintech Cybersecurity South Sudan’s National Communication Authority (NCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of South Sudan to strengthen cooperation on cybersecurity, consumer protection and financial technology regulation. The agreement was signed by NCA Director-General Gieth Kon Mathiang and Bank of South Sudan Governor…
Ethio telecom has partnered with ZTE Corporation to deploy Ethiopia’s first pre-commercial AI Radio Access Network (AIR RAN) solution, marking a milestone in the application of artificial intelligence to mobile network optimisation. The deployment has achieved an 11% increase in 4G capacity and a 40% improvement in user throughput during peak hours compared with the…
Airtel Africa Foundation has upgraded learning facilities in four adopted schools in Uganda, providing improved classrooms, computer facilities, internet connectivity and sanitation infrastructure to support access to quality education. The improvements include computer facilities equipped with 40 computers and internet connectivity, benefiting 3,349 learners and 83 teachers across the four schools. The latest intervention brings…
Mastercard has renewed its multi-year agreement with Bahrain-based fintech INFINIOS to advance business-to-business (B2B) travel payments across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), supporting the continued digital transformation of the region’s travel sector. The renewed agreement builds on a collaboration that began in 2023 with the introduction of the Mastercard Wholesale Program (MWP), a…
