GoTyme Bank has been named Africa’s Best Digital Bank 2026 by Euromoney, recognising its rapid growth and innovative approach to digital banking that has attracted 13 million customers in South Africa. Formerly known as TymeBank, the bank has become South Africa’s fastest-growing digital bank and was among the fastest digital banks globally to achieve profitability….
Bolt Business has recorded strong year-on-year growth in Nigeria, reflecting rising demand for digital corporate mobility solutions as businesses seek more efficient ways to manage employee transportation and business travel. Over the past 12 months, the corporate mobility platform has achieved double-digit growth, driven by increased adoption across multiple industries, growing demand from small and…
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has introduced a National Software Quality Assurance Framework that will require all federal government software systems to undergo independent third-party testing before deployment, creating a national licensing regime for software testing organisations. Signed by NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi under the NITDA Act 2007, the framework establishes national…
CREST has launched the cybersecurity industry’s first AI accreditation additions for accredited cybersecurity service providers, introducing independently verified standards for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity services. The initiative marks a significant shift from voluntary AI commitments to formal, independently assessed standards, helping organisations demonstrate responsible AI governance in AI-enabled penetration testing and…
MTN Rwanda has launched Voice over LTE (VoLTE), introducing high-definition voice calling over its 4G LTE network as part of its ongoing network modernisation programme and commitment to enhancing digital connectivity across the country. The new service enables customers with compatible devices to make clearer HD voice calls, benefit from faster call setup times and…
South Africa’s government has appointed Seiso Mohai as the new Chairman of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), the state-owned asset manager overseeing approximately R3.6 trillion (US$220 billion) in assets, as authorities move to restore stability and strengthen governance following recent leadership turmoil. The appointment was announced by Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni after David…
Safaricom Ethiopia recorded strong first-quarter growth for FY27, with revenue increasing 66.1% year-on-year to KSh 5.04 billion as active customers approached 15 million and mobile data revenue surged 78.6%. The performance strengthens the operator’s ambition to scale operations and achieve EBITDA break-even during the current financial year. Service revenue grew 67.6% to KSh 4.95 billion…
The Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) has hosted Uganda’s new political leadership from the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance for a familiarisation visit aimed at strengthening collaboration on the country’s digital transformation agenda. The delegation was led by Alioni Yorke Odria, Minister of State for ICT & National Guidance (National Guidance),…
