Mastercard has taken a significant step toward strengthening Africa’s digital economy with the launch of its Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, a pan-African initiative designed to enhance cyber resilience, improve collaboration, and help organizations better defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The Center will begin a phased rollout in 2026, starting with South Africa and…
Vodacom Group has reached a major milestone in its growth strategy after completing the acquisition of an additional 20% effective stake in Safaricom PLC, increasing its ownership to approximately 55% and securing controlling interest in one of Africa’s most influential telecommunications, fintech, and technology companies. The $2.1 billion (R35 billion) transaction follows the fulfilment of…
MTN Group has announced the appointment of Jerry Soko as the new Chief Executive Officer of MTN Eswatini, effective 1 July 2026, marking another significant leadership milestone as the Group continues executing its Ambition 2030 strategy. The appointment forms part of a broader series of executive leadership changes introduced during the first half of the…
