Safaricom Ethiopia has expanded its customer service presence in Debre Markos City with the opening of three new customer service shops, strengthening access to telecommunications and digital financial services in North-West Ethiopia. The new outlets were inaugurated at locations around King Tekle Haymanot Square, Debre Markos Hospital and Abema Mariam. The expansion forms part of…
Uganda has launched the MTN Spark Hub at Busitema University, creating a new space designed to expand access to digital tools, technology skills and innovation opportunities for students and surrounding communities. The initiative is powered by the MTN Uganda Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, MTN Uganda, Cente Tech and…
Malawi is moving to expand mobile connectivity in underserved communities as Helios Towers Malawi continues investing in telecommunications infrastructure and supporting the country’s transition toward more advanced mobile networks. Helios Towers Group General Counsel and Company Secretary Paul Barrett reaffirmed the company’s commitment to Malawi during a meeting with Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director…
Lebara Nigeria has officially launched its telecommunications services, marking the company’s entry into Nigeria’s mobile communications market. The launch brings an end to the company’s pre-launch period and makes its services available to customers across the country. Customers can now obtain Lebara SIM cards and access mobile services, including data and voice calls. The company…
AXIAN Telecom, the pan-African telecommunications group behind Yas, has adopted Yas Group as its new corporate identity. The change replaces the AXIAN Telecom name across external communications, investor relations and regulatory engagement. The move follows the November 2024 rebrand that brought the Group’s mobile network operators in Madagascar, Comoros, Senegal, Togo and Tanzania under the…
Mastercard is expanding the next phase of its Built Small. Moving Strong. platform, introducing new partnerships, research and practical resources designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigate changing market conditions and strengthen their businesses. The expansion comes alongside Mastercard’s sponsorship of Money20/20 Middle East, where the company is bringing together financial institutions, governments,…
Spiro, an African electric mobility company, has signed a strategic partnership with Yadea, a global manufacturer of electric two-wheelers, to expand accessible and sustainable electric transport across Africa. The partnership combines Yadea’s manufacturing and research and development capabilities with Spiro’s operational network and battery-swapping ecosystem across seven African countries. The companies aim to establish a…
Thunes, the global money movement infrastructure provider, has expanded its Direct Global Network across the Middle East with new payout services in six markets: Bahrain, Lebanon, Oman, South Yemen, Syria and the United Arab Emirates. The expansion strengthens Thunes’ cross-border payment infrastructure in the region, enabling members of its Direct Global Network to process payouts…
