Bokra and Geidea have entered into a strategic partnership to expand access to digital savings solutions for merchants across Egypt, reinforcing the growing role of fintech in empowering businesses with smarter financial management tools. Through this collaboration, more than 200,000 merchants within Geidea’s extensive network will gain access to Bokra’s innovative digital savings product, enabling…
Africa’s cross-border payments landscape continues to evolve as digital asset infrastructure gains momentum. Cauridor has announced a strategic partnership with Fireblocks to strengthen the security, governance, and efficiency of stablecoin-powered payment services across the continent. The collaboration reflects a growing shift toward modern financial infrastructure capable of supporting faster, more reliable, and scalable international transactions…
Mastercard has expanded its global lifestyle platform, Priceless.com, to Africa with the launch of Priceless Africa, creating a new gateway for travelers to experience the continent through curated, authentic, and immersive journeys. The platform brings together premium travel experiences across nine African markets—South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Mauritius, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe—giving Mastercard cardholders…
Vodacom South Africa and Amazon South Africa have announced a landmark partnership that redefines the value of mobile connectivity by bringing Amazon Prime benefits directly to Vodacom customers. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the partnership extends beyond traditional telecom services, giving customers access to a comprehensive digital lifestyle ecosystem that combines premium entertainment, e-commerce benefits, gaming,…
Huawei Cloud has strengthened Egypt’s artificial intelligence ecosystem with the launch of its new Model-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform, a strategic initiative designed to accelerate enterprise AI adoption and support the country’s broader digital transformation agenda. By enabling organizations to access, customize, and deploy Large Language Models (LLMs) without the burden of building or managing complex AI…
Vodafone, Google Cloud, and TM Forum have jointly released a new technical white paper titled “Self Optimising Autonomous Networks: An Implementation Guide,” providing the telecommunications industry with a practical roadmap for transitioning from traditional network operations to intelligent, intent-based autonomous networks. The publication represents a significant milestone in Vodafone’s autonomous network strategy and combines Vodafone’s…
MTN Group has achieved a major global recognition in digital rights and corporate accountability, ranking second worldwide in the 2026 Ranking Digital Rights (RDR) Index. The achievement makes MTN the first telecommunications company headquartered in an emerging market to secure a position among the top three performers globally, highlighting the company’s growing leadership in transparency,…
Tanzania Community Networks Company Ltd has taken a major step toward advancing digital inclusion in Africa through the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korean telecommunications company INNONET. The partnership aims to accelerate the deployment of Television White Space (TVWS) connectivity solutions across East Africa, leveraging innovative wireless technologies to expand internet…
