Category: Investment

MTN South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the North West province’s digital transformation through continued investment in network infrastructure and digital inclusion initiatives. The commitment was announced following a high-level engagement between MTN South Africa’s Executive Committee, led by Deputy CEO Yolanda Cuba, and North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi alongside members of…

Fawry has partnered with Crystal Mind, through its digital payments arm Crystal Pay, to launch an integrated point-of-sale (POS) solution that streamlines payment acceptance and business operations for merchants across Egypt. The partnership connects Fawry’s payment acceptance POS terminals directly with Crystal Mind’s POS system, allowing businesses to process sales, accept digital payments and manage…

MoMo from MTN Uganda has launched Travel By MoMo, a new digital travel booking platform that enables customers to search, compare and book flights directly through the MoMo App. Developed in partnership with Next Travel and global travel technology provider Amadeus, the platform allows users to compare flight options from multiple airlines, view fares in…

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$200 million financing facility to support the Hassi Bir Rekaiz (HBR) Field Phase 2a energy project in Algeria, reinforcing its commitment to financing African-led infrastructure and expanding intra-African trade. Approved in June 2026, the facility will provide funding to Shoreline Power Company Limited, Arkad SpA and other co-borrowers,…

Egypt has unveiled an ambitious digital transformation roadmap aimed at expanding e-government services, accelerating AI adoption, strengthening digital infrastructure and positioning the country as a regional technology hub. Speaking during a meeting with the American Chamber of Commerce in Cairo, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Raafat Hendy said the ministry’s strategy is built…

Happy Birthday to Dr. Olatunbosun “Bosun” Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. From co-founding Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) and helping shape one of Africa’s most influential innovation ecosystems to leading Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, Dr. Tijani’s journey reflects a consistent commitment to expanding opportunity through technology, innovation and digital skills. His leadership has…