M-PESA Ethiopia has launched ATM cash withdrawal services in partnership with Bank of Abyssinia, allowing customers to withdraw cash from supported ATMs without using a physical bank card. The new service enables M-PESA customers to access their funds directly through the M-PESA app. Users can select the withdrawal option, choose “Withdraw at ATM”, authorise the…
Globacom led Nigeria’s telecommunications industry in internet subscriber growth during May 2026, adding approximately 1.2 million users and accounting for nearly half of the country’s total monthly internet subscriber additions, according to the latest data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Nigeria’s total internet subscriber base increased from 154.3 million in April to 157…
Cisco has appointed Ossama Eldeeb as Managing Director for Africa, placing him in charge of the company’s commercial strategy and operations across the continent as it strengthens its focus on digital transformation, artificial intelligence and partner-led growth. Eldeeb brings more than 26 years of leadership experience across the Middle East and Africa. Since joining Cisco…
Terra Industries has partnered with Miva Open University to establish integrated robotics and drone laboratories across the university’s learning centres, beginning with a pilot facility in Abuja. The initiative is designed to strengthen technology-focused education by giving students practical engineering experience alongside their academic studies. Under the partnership, students will gain hands-on experience in designing,…
M-PESA Ethiopia has launched ATM cash withdrawal services in partnership with Bank of Abyssinia, allowing customers to withdraw cash from supported ATMs without using a physical bank card. The new service enables M-PESA customers to access their funds directly through the M-PESA app. Users can select the withdrawal option, choose “Withdraw at ATM”, authorise the…
MTN Uganda has opened a new service centre in Bwaise at Kigabo Mall, next to Luqman Petrol Station, expanding access to its telecommunications and digital services for customers in the community. The new centre offers a range of services, including SIM registration and swaps, MTN MoMo, data services, eSIM, sales and customer support, giving residents…
Mastercard has appointed Yasemin Bedir as President of its Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region, effective September 1, 2026. Bedir will succeed Dimitrios Dosis, who will move into the newly created role of Chief Commercial Payments Officer. Based in the UAE, Bedir will oversee Mastercard’s operations across the 81-country EEMEA region and join…
The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) has appointed Yodit Kassa as Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of founding CEO Dr. Tilahun Esmael Kassahun. Kassa previously served as ESX’s Chief Operating Officer and has been involved with the exchange since its project development phase, giving her extensive experience with the institution’s establishment and early operations. Tilahun…
Telna has partnered with MTN Digital Infrastructure, the parent company of Bayobab, to accelerate the deployment of travel eSIM services across multiple African markets. The partnership combines Telna’s CONNECT platform with Bayobab’s IPX capabilities, providing mobile network operators with an infrastructure framework to launch branded travel eSIM services through digital channels. Under the arrangement, Telna’s…
Sorveo has officially launched its AI-powered video intelligence platform in Nigeria, enabling organisations to transform existing CCTV networks into real-time tools for security monitoring, operational oversight and business intelligence. The launch comes as organisations across Nigeria continue to invest heavily in surveillance infrastructure, with thousands of cameras deployed across corporate campuses, manufacturing facilities, universities, hotels,…
Prompt-driven artificial intelligence is no longer enough to deliver the reliability, governance and scalability that modern enterprises require, according to Accelera Digital Group (ADG), which says businesses must now shift towards autonomous AI agents supported by human oversight to remain competitive. Cliff de Wit, Chief Innovation Officer at ADG, said organisations have spent too much…
Globacom led Nigeria’s telecommunications industry in internet subscriber growth during May 2026, adding approximately 1.2 million users and accounting for nearly half of the country’s total monthly internet subscriber additions, according to the latest data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Nigeria’s total internet subscriber base increased from 154.3 million in April to 157…
