Morocco has officially launched 5G connectivity, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey. The three main telecom operators — Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and Inwi — have switched on their fifth-generation networks, providing ultra-fast and reliable connectivity across the Kingdom. This rollout comes just weeks ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations…
Nutanix has announced the appointment of Marco Vieira as Regional Sales Manager for the Southern African Development Community (SADC), signaling a renewed focus on accelerating growth and driving digital transformation across the region. In this role, Vieira will lead Nutanix’s commercial strategy, helping organizations adopt flexible hybrid multicloud platforms to modernize infrastructure, simplify operations, and…
Nokia has announced the appointment of Kristen Pressner as Chief People Officer and member of the Group Leadership Team, effective 1 May 2026. This strategic appointment highlights Nokia’s commitment to strengthening its global human resources capabilities and driving a transformative people-centric culture across the organization. Pressner’s role will be pivotal in supporting Nokia’s evolution in…
Orange Madagascar has announced the appointment of Aminata Ndiaye Niang as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2025. This appointment marks a significant milestone in Orange’s journey to strengthen its leadership and expand its impact in Madagascar’s rapidly evolving digital and financial landscape. The move reinforces the company’s long-term vision of driving inclusive…
Paratus Group, a leading Pan-African telecommunications provider, has officially entered the Ugandan market through a strategic partnership with Roke Telkom Ltd, one of Uganda’s established internet service providers. The launch of Paratus Uganda marks a significant step in the company’s regional expansion, bringing its continental network expertise together with Roke Telkom’s local infrastructure and experience….
Mastercard hosted its inaugural Africa Edge Summit 2025, a landmark event that convened influential leaders from across Africa’s payments ecosystem to explore how collaboration and innovation can accelerate the continent’s digital transformation. Led by Mark Elliott, Division President for Africa at Mastercard, the summit focused on building the foundational pillars of infrastructure, trust, and interoperability…
Yellow Card, Africa’s pioneering stablecoin startup, has announced a strategic shift from retail operations to focus exclusively on B2B services. The company’s move marks a new chapter in its mission to build a stronger digital financial infrastructure across Africa and beyond. Retail users have until December 31, 2025, to withdraw their funds before the platform…
Octagon Africa, a leading regional financial services provider in pensions administration, insurance brokerage, actuarial, trust, and training solutions, has appointed Davis Ongiro as the new Chief Executive Officer for its Kenyan operations. This appointment marks a significant step in the firm’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its leadership capacity and driving innovation in financial and retirement…
