Chowdeck, the YC-backed food delivery startup, has reached a major milestone by surpassing one million orders in a single month — a clear indicator of its rapid growth and expanding footprint across Nigeria and Ghana. The milestone marks a defining moment for the company, which continues to gain traction as one of West Africa’s leading…
TymeBank has announced the appointment of Cheslyn Jacobs as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2026, following approval by the South African Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority. Jacobs succeeds Karl Westvig, who joined the leadership team in 2023 and will continue to serve as an advisor to support the bank’s growth strategy. The appointment…
HCLSoftware, the software division of Indian IT consulting giant HCLTech, has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand its footprint across Africa by leveraging a strong partner-focused strategy. The company believes that strategic partnerships with local and regional firms will be central to navigating Africa’s diverse markets and driving sustainable growth. This approach reflects HCLSoftware’s broader…
OPay has announced the launch of the OPay CyberLab Project, a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening cybersecurity education across Nigerian universities. The announcement was made during the 2025 Empowering Futures Conference in Lagos, marking a significant milestone alongside the first anniversary of OPay’s ₦1.2 billion ($800,000) ten-year scholarship programme. Through this initiative, OPay seeks to…
Wingu Africa, a leading carrier-neutral data centre operator in East Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with Africa Data Centres (ADC) aimed at developing a unified digital platform connecting key markets across the continent. This collaboration represents a major step forward in enhancing Africa’s interconnectivity, bringing together Wingu’s East African hubs and ADC’s continental network…
Yiri by Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and Digital Africa have launched Accelerate X Fuzé, a strategic challenge aimed at identifying, supporting, and scaling East Africa’s most innovative transport and logistics startups. Scheduled for Friday, November 21, in Kigali, the program invites up to 10–15 startups to pitch digital innovation solutions that address the evolving needs…
Vertiv has announced a leadership transition in its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region as Karsten Winther prepares to retire from his role as president, effective December 31, 2025. Paul Ryan, currently serving as chief procurement officer, will assume the position starting January 1, 2026. The announcement marks a significant step in Vertiv’s succession…
Rwanda has unveiled its Digital FDI Rwanda Report, a groundbreaking roadmap designed to attract global technology investments, boost digital exports, and accelerate job creation. The report, launched by the Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT) in partnership with the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) and the World Economic Forum (WEF), was officially introduced at the 9th…
