Africa’s digital revolution will take centre stage later this month in Rwanda as President Paul Kagame officially opens MWC25 Kigali on October 21. This marks the third consecutive year that President Kagame inaugurates the GSMA-led summit—one of the continent’s most influential technology and innovation gatherings. Hosted at the Kigali Convention Centre, the event will convene…
In a significant step toward closing the gender gap in technology, Malawi has launched the TechGirl Mentorship Program under the Women and Girls for Technology initiative. The program has enrolled 50 secondary school girls in its latest term, equipping them with essential digital literacy, cybersecurity skills, and career mentorship. This initiative represents a major effort…
Ghana’s fast-growing digital banking startup, Affinity Africa, has surpassed the 100,000-customer milestone, marking a major achievement for the company as it continues to redefine financial inclusion across the country. Founded in 2022 by Tarek Mouganie and publicly launched in 2023, Affinity has quickly gained traction as a fully regulated, branchless digital bank, providing accessible, affordable,…
Apple may be preparing for one of its most significant leadership transitions in years, with reports indicating that John Ternus, the company’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, is the leading contender to succeed Tim Cook as Chief Executive Officer. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the succession plan could signal a new era for Apple,…
PayTabs Egypt and Valu have joined forces in a strategic partnership to accelerate Egypt’s digital payment transformation through the launch of the Valu Merchant App. The app introduces a smart, contactless payment experience, empowering merchants to accept digital payments directly from their smartphones without the need for traditional point-of-sale (POS) hardware. This marks a major…
Nokia and Fibertime have announced a landmark collaboration to expand fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) coverage to an additional 400,000 premises across South Africa’s underserved townships. This initiative, unveiled on October 6, 2025, marks a major stride toward bridging the digital divide and improving broadband accessibility in communities that have historically been left behind. The rollout will harness…
FNB has been named the Best SME Bank in Africa for 2026 by Global Finance, a recognition that affirms its leadership and excellence in serving small and medium enterprises across the continent. The prestigious award, part of the 2026 Best SME Bank Awards, evaluates institutions worldwide based on their knowledge of SME markets, innovation, product…
Amid Sudan’s ongoing conflict, Solar Foods is proving that innovation can thrive even in the most fragile environments. Founded by Alaa Salih Hamadto in Kassala, near Sudan’s eastern border with Eritrea, the startup uses solar energy to preserve food and support local farmers in one of Africa’s worst humanitarian crises. While many businesses have fled…
