Egypt is advancing the development of its Government Services Card as authorities work to accelerate digital transformation and improve access to public services. Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk and Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendy reviewed the latest technical and operational developments of the system, including integration and data-sharing mechanisms…
The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) has appointed Yodit Kassa as Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of founding CEO Dr. Tilahun Esmael Kassahun. Kassa previously served as ESX’s Chief Operating Officer and has been involved with the exchange since its project development phase, giving her extensive experience with the institution’s establishment and early operations. Tilahun…
Sorveo has officially launched its AI-powered video intelligence platform in Nigeria, enabling organisations to transform existing CCTV networks into real-time tools for security monitoring, operational oversight and business intelligence. The launch comes as organisations across Nigeria continue to invest heavily in surveillance infrastructure, with thousands of cameras deployed across corporate campuses, manufacturing facilities, universities, hotels,…
Prompt-driven artificial intelligence is no longer enough to deliver the reliability, governance and scalability that modern enterprises require, according to Accelera Digital Group (ADG), which says businesses must now shift towards autonomous AI agents supported by human oversight to remain competitive. Cliff de Wit, Chief Innovation Officer at ADG, said organisations have spent too much…
Globacom led Nigeria’s telecommunications industry in internet subscriber growth during May 2026, adding approximately 1.2 million users and accounting for nearly half of the country’s total monthly internet subscriber additions, according to the latest data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Nigeria’s total internet subscriber base increased from 154.3 million in April to 157…
Oando PLC has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, with revenue rising 20% year-on-year to ₦2.1 trillion, supported by higher production, improved operational performance and continued cost optimisation across its upstream operations. According to the company’s unaudited financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, profit after tax…
Visa is expanding Visa Pay across Africa through a new software development kit (SDK) that enables banks, mobile money operators and fintech companies to integrate Visa’s payment capabilities directly into their existing applications, accelerating the rollout of digital payment services across the continent. The SDK is now available in markets including Zambia, Sudan, the Republic…
Cisco has appointed Ossama Eldeeb as Managing Director for Africa, placing him in charge of the company’s commercial strategy and operations across the continent as it strengthens its focus on digital transformation, artificial intelligence and partner-led growth. Eldeeb brings more than 26 years of leadership experience across the Middle East and Africa. Since joining Cisco…
