MTN South Sudan has officially launched its new MoMo campaign, “Mata fekir,” a mobile money initiative designed to transform financial access and inclusion in one of Africa’s least-banked nations. The launch event, held at the Pyramid Continental Hotel in Juba, brought together government regulators, financial institutions, and private sector leaders, marking a critical milestone in…
Djibouti Telecom has unveiled plans to extend its Djibouti Africa Regional Express 1 (DARE1) subsea cable system further south along Africa’s east coast, a move that is set to transform regional connectivity. The extension will significantly strengthen Africa’s digital infrastructure and support the continent’s surging demand for high-capacity, low-latency services driven by cloud providers, enterprises,…
Egyptian fintech startup Munify has successfully raised US\$3 million in a seed funding round led by Y Combinator, with additional backing from BYLD and Digital Currency Group. The funding marks a major milestone for the startup, positioning it to accelerate engineering, compliance, and market expansion, while also strengthening its role in transforming financial services for…
NTT DATA has announced the appointment of Joe Pace as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Global Data Centers division. Based in Sacramento, California, Pace will report directly to Doug Adams, President and CEO of NTT Global Data Centers, and succeeds Florian Winkler, who recently departed the company. His appointment comes at a…
Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) has launched a nationwide campaign designed to revitalize fixed line services and extend fiber connectivity to households and businesses across the country. Unveiled during the Camtel Actu radio program on August 30, 2025, this initiative seeks to reaffirm the importance of fixed line phones in a market largely dominated by mobile technology….
RwandAir has taken another bold step in strengthening its position as a leading African carrier with the expansion of its fleet in August through the addition of two leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This development comes at a critical time, as the airline continues to bolster capacity for short and medium-haul flights while also positioning itself…
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has announced a new leadership transition following its 14th Annual General Meeting, with Stephen Blewett, CEO of MTN Ghana, being elected as Chairperson of the Governing Council for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. He takes over from Patricia Obo-Nai, CEO of Telecel Ghana, who will now serve as Vice-Chairperson. This change…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in partnership with Paystack, has introduced a tap-to-pay NFC card system at Lagos and Abuja airports, setting the stage for a nationwide rollout by the end of 2025. This new system allows drivers to pay airport access fees with a single tap of a prepaid card at entry…
