The AI Innovation Summit, organized by Datamellon, underscored how artificial intelligence is transforming business operations through efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth. This landmark event not only highlighted the potential of AI and cloud technologies but also marked Datamellon’s official expansion into East Africa. With Kenya emerging as a thriving tech hub, the company aims to…
Visa has appointed Michael Berner as the new Head of Southern and East Africa, overseeing operations across 24 markets. He will report to Andrew Torre, Visa’s Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA), and will remain part of Visa’s CEMEA regional leadership team. Based in Johannesburg, Michael steps into this…
South Africa’s electric vehicle market is expanding rapidly, and with it comes the need for seamless, efficient payment solutions at charging stations. EFT Corporation, in partnership with Rubicon, Visa, and Verifone, is leading this transformation by deploying a cloud-based, open-loop payment system for EV charging stations. This innovation eliminates the need for pre-funded wallets and…
Meta has announced its most ambitious subsea cable project to date—Project Waterworth. Once completed, this groundbreaking initiative will span over 50,000 km, making it the longest subsea cable project in the world. Designed to connect five major continents, including the United States, India, Brazil, and South Africa, this project will set a new benchmark for…
Ethio telecom continues to drive Ethiopia’s digital transformation with the expansion of its 5G network to Jimma City. This milestone marks another step in the company’s commitment to providing high-speed connectivity, fostering innovation, and unlocking economic opportunities. Since launching the country’s first 5G network in Addis Ababa in 2022, Ethio telecom has extended its reach…
The Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025 celebrated the entrepreneurs and ventures shaping the continent’s tech landscape, recognizing their groundbreaking contributions across multiple sectors. The awards were presented during the seventh edition of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, powered by Raenest, which convened over 1,600 tech leaders from more than 65 countries to foster business and innovation….
Havas has expanded its presence in Africa with the launch of Havas Play, a platform designed to connect brands with passionate fan communities and drive business growth across the continent. With expertise in sponsorships, partnerships, experiential marketing, social media, influencers, and branded content, Havas Play aims to revolutionize brand engagement by embedding businesses into the…
Dashen Bank has partnered with Accion and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth to drive financial inclusion for Ethiopia’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Through this collaboration, the bank is establishing an innovation hub that will develop digital financial services tailored to the needs of small businesses, with a particular focus on women-owned enterprises….
