MTN Group has appointed Ikenna Ikeme as Executive for Group Regulatory Affairs, effective September 7, 2026, as part of internal leadership changes aimed at strengthening the group’s capabilities and supporting the execution of its Ambition 2030 strategy. Ikeme currently serves as General Manager of Regulatory Affairs at MTN Nigeria and will take on responsibility for…
MTN Uganda Partners with Starlink to Expand Enterprise Connectivity in Underserved Areas MTN Uganda has partnered with Starlink to extend the MTN Group–Starlink collaboration in Uganda, bringing satellite-enabled connectivity closer to enterprise customers operating in remote, underserved and hard-to-reach areas. The partnership adds Starlink’s satellite capability to MTN Uganda’s enterprise solutions portfolio, providing an additional…
MTN Uganda Partners with Starlink to Expand Enterprise Connectivity in Underserved Areas MTN Uganda has partnered with Starlink to extend the MTN Group–Starlink collaboration in Uganda, bringing satellite-enabled connectivity closer to enterprise customers operating in remote, underserved and hard-to-reach areas. The partnership adds Starlink’s satellite capability to MTN Uganda’s enterprise solutions portfolio, providing an additional…
Bode Abifarin Appointed Managing Director and CEO of MoMo PSB Bode Abifarin has been appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), effective September 1, 2026. Abifarin brings more than 23 years of experience across financial services, consulting, digital payments, fintech, strategy and business transformation. Her appointment comes as…
Airtel Africa Foundation Expands Financial Inclusion Programmes Supporting Women Across Africa The Airtel Africa Foundation is expanding financial inclusion initiatives designed to equip women with the skills, resources and financial tools needed to strengthen their businesses and improve economic opportunities across Africa. In Zinder, Niger, 500 women involved in agri-food processing and pottery have completed…
Mozambique Launches AI Association to Advance National Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem Mozambique has launched a new industry association dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence (AI), bringing together stakeholders from government, the private sector, academia, research and civil society to support the development of the country’s emerging AI ecosystem. The Mozambican Association of Artificial Intelligence (AMIA) was officially…
MTN Uganda Partners with EBus Xpress to Launch Electric, Cashless Bus Route in Kira MTN Uganda has partnered with EBus Xpress Kiira Ltd to launch a new electric bus route in Kira Municipality, combining sustainable public transportation with cashless digital payments. The new route is designed to provide passengers with a more comfortable and convenient…
MTN Group has appointed Ikenna Ikeme as Executive for Group Regulatory Affairs, effective September 7, 2026, as part of internal leadership changes aimed at strengthening the group’s capabilities and supporting the execution of its Ambition 2030 strategy. Ikeme currently serves as General Manager of Regulatory Affairs at MTN Nigeria and will take on responsibility for…
Yellow Card has announced that Tranzmit Payment Services, a subsidiary of Tranzmit Corporation, has integrated Yellow Card’s Payments API to strengthen cross-border payment settlement between the United States and emerging markets. The integration gives Tranzmit’s U.S. operations a direct settlement route abroad, starting with the USA-to-Nigeria corridor, one of the company’s largest and fastest-growing markets….
Morocco is emerging as one of Africa’s leading markets in the electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing race, as Chinese investment, government support and development finance accelerate efforts to build a regional battery supply chain. China’s EV industry is increasingly expanding beyond vehicle exports and assembly, with investments moving into battery materials and component manufacturing….
Morocco and India are exploring deeper cooperation in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure and digital skills as both countries seek to turn their growing technology ties into practical initiatives. The discussions took place on August 24, 2026, in Rabat, where Morocco’s Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administration Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni,…
MTN Uganda Partners with Starlink to Expand Enterprise Connectivity in Underserved Areas MTN Uganda has partnered with Starlink to extend the MTN Group–Starlink collaboration in Uganda, bringing satellite-enabled connectivity closer to enterprise customers operating in remote, underserved and hard-to-reach areas. The partnership adds Starlink’s satellite capability to MTN Uganda’s enterprise solutions portfolio, providing an additional…
