Vodacom plans to launch a direct-to-cell satellite service in South Africa by the end of 2027, allowing compatible smartphones to connect directly to satellites without relying on nearby mobile towers. The service is expected to extend mobile connectivity to areas beyond Vodacom’s terrestrial network, particularly locations where fibre cuts and the cost of building telecommunications…
M-PESA Ethiopia has partnered with Qetero Booking Systems to integrate the Qetero digital appointment booking mini app into its mobile money platform, allowing customers to schedule appointments with the Document Authentication and Registration Agency directly through M-PESA. Announced on 10 November 2026, the integration aims to simplify access to the agency’s services by allowing customers…
The Mojaloop Foundation has announced the deployment of its open-source payment technology in Guinea to power NimbaPay, the country’s national Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS), aimed at expanding access to secure and interoperable digital payments. Built on Mojaloop’s open-source payment infrastructure, NimbaPay enables instant transactions between participating banks, electronic money providers and microfinance institutions. The…
Fidelity Bank Ghana’s board has selected Atta Yeboah Gyan as its next Managing Director, subject to approval by the Bank of Ghana. He is expected to succeed Julian Opuni, who has led the bank since 2018. Gyan has been with Fidelity Bank since September 2007 and has held several senior leadership positions during his career…
Vodacom plans to launch a direct-to-cell satellite service in South Africa by the end of 2027, allowing compatible smartphones to connect directly to satellites without relying on nearby mobile towers. The service is expected to extend mobile connectivity to areas beyond Vodacom’s terrestrial network, particularly locations where fibre cuts and the cost of building telecommunications…
The MTN Uganda Foundation has selected 25 community initiatives to receive UGX 500 million in support under the fourth phase of its MTN Changemakers programme, which backs locally driven solutions to social and economic challenges across Uganda. The beneficiaries were selected from 2,607 applications received nationwide. Each initiative will receive UGX 20 million worth of…
Ghana has called for stronger international cooperation to improve the resilience of telecommunications networks, proposing a four-point action plan to help digital infrastructure withstand and recover from disruptions. The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, presented the proposals during a high-level thematic discussion organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on…
The Airtel Africa Foundation has awarded scholarships to ten young women in Niger as part of its efforts to expand access to education and support opportunities for young people across Africa. The scholarships are intended to help the beneficiaries continue their studies and work towards their future careers, particularly by addressing barriers that may prevent…
Safaricom Ethiopia and Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening logistics coordination and improving service delivery in Ethiopia. The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony attended by Safaricom Ethiopia Chief External Affairs Officer Andualem Admassie, representing the company’s CEO, Wim Vanhellepute, and ESL Chief Executive Officer…
Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA), in collaboration with Huawei, has held a two-day workshop focused on artificial intelligence governance and cybersecurity in the digital finance sector as part of the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). The workshop, themed “From Innovation to Resilience: Governing AI and Securing the Future of Digital Finance,” brought together…
M-PESA Ethiopia has partnered with Qetero Booking Systems to integrate the Qetero digital appointment booking mini app into its mobile money platform, allowing customers to schedule appointments with the Document Authentication and Registration Agency directly through M-PESA. Announced on 10 November 2026, the integration aims to simplify access to the agency’s services by allowing customers…
The Mojaloop Foundation has announced the deployment of its open-source payment technology in Guinea to power NimbaPay, the country’s national Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS), aimed at expanding access to secure and interoperable digital payments. Built on Mojaloop’s open-source payment infrastructure, NimbaPay enables instant transactions between participating banks, electronic money providers and microfinance institutions. The…
