Egypt’s Intella, the market leader in dialectal Arabic speech intelligence, has successfully raised US\$12.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A round. The investment is set to accelerate the company’s mission of building advanced AI models tailored to Arabic dialects, while also strengthening enterprise capabilities and driving expansion across the MENA region. This milestone follows a…
NTT DATA has announced the appointment of Jafar Kuruniyan as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, marking an important leadership transition within the company. He succeeds Barry Curtin, who steps down after 16 years of service with the NTT Group, including 12 impactful years as MEA CFO….
Dr. Sidi Ould Tah has officially been sworn in as the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), succeeding Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, who has completed two transformative terms at the helm of the institution. His election on May 29, 2025, with more than 76% of shareholder votes, marks the highest margin ever…
Zamtel has reaffirmed its commitment as a key enabler of digital education in Zambia by sponsoring the EdTech & AI Indaba 2025, a gathering that brought together industry leaders, innovators, and educators to explore the transformative role of technology in shaping the future of learning. The event highlighted the urgent need to leverage digital infrastructure,…
GCB Bank has taken a bold step in positioning itself as a key enabler of Ghana’s creative economy by engaging TikTok and government officials to explore a reliable and comprehensive payment solution for local content creators. A delegation from the bank, led by Chief of Staff Mr. Abraham Ferguson, met with Hon. Samuel Nartey George,…
For the first time in history, Huawei has overtaken Apple in global smartwatch shipments, marking a defining shift in the wearables industry. This milestone comes as the global smartwatch market rebounded in the second quarter of 2025, recording an 8% year-on-year increase after five consecutive quarters of decline. The development reflects changing consumer dynamics, increasing…
MTN Côte d’Ivoire has officially launched a four-month celebration to mark its 20th anniversary, commemorating two decades of growth, innovation, and service in one of West Africa’s most dynamic markets. Since its establishment in 2005, the company has grown into the nation’s largest mobile operator, serving over 16 million subscribers and 4.9 million active MoMo…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has reinforced its commitment to Rwanda’s journey of remembrance and healing by donating \$100,000 (RWF131 million) to the Imbuto Foundation. The contribution is part of the company’s long-term pledge to support the preservation of historical records and the strengthening of memorial infrastructure dedicated to honouring the memory of the 1994 genocide against…
