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…
Tech Mahindra and Microsoft have announced a strategic collaboration to showcase an advanced AI-powered Network Digital Twin solution designed to help communications service providers modernize network operations, improve service performance, and unlock the full commercial potential of next-generation 5G networks. As telecom operators face growing operational complexity and increasing demand for enterprise-grade digital services, the…
Telecom Namibia has announced a series of executive leadership changes aimed at ensuring stability and continuity as the company enters a new phase of transition. Following the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Dr. Stanley Shanapinda, the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Armando Perny as Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2026, for an…
Nigeria is accelerating its digital health transformation with an ambitious plan to attract an estimated ₦500 billion in investments over the next five years to build a fully integrated national digital health ecosystem. Announced during the 6th Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS 2026) in Abuja, the initiative reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to modernizing healthcare…
Mashreq has announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to significantly enhance its Quick Remit solution, strengthening its cross-border payment capabilities and expanding access to faster, more secure, and competitively priced international money transfers. By integrating Mastercard Move into its digital banking ecosystem, Mashreq is enabling customers to send funds directly in local currencies across new…
Mashreq has announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to significantly enhance its Quick Remit solution, strengthening its cross-border payment capabilities and expanding access to faster, more secure, and competitively priced international money transfers. By integrating Mastercard Move into its digital banking ecosystem, Mashreq is enabling customers to send funds directly in local currencies across new…
Tech Mahindra has announced a strategic partnership with Perplexity to embed AI-powered intelligence across its global sales organization, reinforcing its commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence to drive business growth and improve customer engagement. Through the deployment of Perplexity Enterprise Pro, the company is equipping its sales and customer-facing teams with trusted, real-time insights that enable…
