Orange Group has announced a strategic leadership transition that underscores its commitment to accelerating growth across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Yasser Shaker, the current CEO of Orange Egypt, will assume the role of Executive Vice President and CEO of Orange MEA effective 1 July 2025. This appointment reflects the Group’s confidence in Shaker’s…
Artefact, a global consulting firm focused on advancing the adoption of data and artificial intelligence (AI), is expanding its footprint in Africa with the opening of a new office in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This expansion complements the firm’s existing African hubs in Casablanca, Morocco, and Cape Town, South Africa, and brings the total number of…
Ethio telecom has officially unveiled Zemen GEBEYA, a groundbreaking digital marketplace designed to revolutionize commerce in Ethiopia and connect product and service providers with consumers across the nation. This launch marks a pivotal moment in the country’s digital evolution, with the platform positioned as a key driver of inclusive economic growth. Speaking at the launch,…
Africa’s coworking landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, with over 500 active coworking spaces recorded across the continent as of May 2025. This surge reflects the growing demand for flexible workspaces, fueled by the rise of startups, remote work adoption, and urban expansion in key cities. Leading the charge is Lagos, which tops the list…
Safaricom is doubling down on its commitment to Ethiopia with plans to introduce savings and credit products via its M-PESA platform, aiming to unlock greater value in a market where traction has been slow. Since launching in August 2023, M-PESA has yet to replicate its success in Kenya, with earnings still modest despite Ethiopia’s vast…
Airtel Uganda, in collaboration with MOGO Uganda and Transsion Holdings, has launched a groundbreaking smartphone financing initiative to bridge the digital divide and make quality mobile devices accessible to more Ugandans. This initiative directly addresses the “device divide” – a major barrier preventing millions from fully participating in Uganda’s growing digital economy. Through this partnership,…
PalmPay, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies, has announced its ambitious expansion into four additional African markets: South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda, and Tanzania. The company intends to establish operations in these countries by the end of 2025, marking a significant step in its mission to become a pan-African financial technology powerhouse. This strategic move…
Namibia’s telecom sector has reached a remarkable milestone, generating over N$800 million ($43 million) in data revenue in Q3 2024. This surge highlights the nation’s rapid digital transformation and reflects a broader trend across Africa, where data services are becoming the dominant revenue stream for telecom companies. With data now accounting for 70% of total…
