SEACOM, Africa’s pioneering digital infrastructure and services provider, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SENTECH, a leader in broadcast and digital services, to accelerate the growth of small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) within South Africa’s telecommunications and digital ecosystem. The agreement, signed on 29 September 2025 at SEACOM’s Johannesburg offices, sets…
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Chukwuma (Chuma) Nwokocha as the substantive Group Chief Executive, effective October 2, 2025. The appointment follows the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and marks a new chapter in the leadership of one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions. This transition comes after the completion of Adenkule…
Blademy, a connected-health solution revolutionizing chronic disease management in West Africa, has secured funding from FasterCapital through its EquityPilot program. This investment will accelerate the deployment of Blademy’s offline-capable, Bluetooth-connected health platform designed to address critical care gaps in diabetes, hypertension, and gout management across the region. The support from FasterCapital provides Blademy with the…
EFT Corporation has announced the appointment of Adri Führi as Group Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Führi steps into her new role at a time when EFT Corporation is pursuing strategic growth and expanding its footprint across key African markets. Her extensive background across…
BT and Infobip have announced the global expansion of their strategic partnership to deliver AI-powered, advanced communication services to multinational businesses worldwide. This development marks a significant milestone in their collaboration, building upon a successful partnership launched in the UK in 2022. Together, BT’s Global Voice and inbound contact capabilities will merge with Infobip’s leading…
Yellow Card, a leading pan-African fintech company, has been announced as a finalist in the Payments Category at the inaugural Money Awards hosted by Money20/20. The prestigious event, set to take place on Sunday, October 26, in Las Vegas, celebrates global innovators who are redefining the future of financial services through cutting-edge solutions and transformative…
