Verto has officially launched a new strategic office in Lagos, Nigeria, reinforcing its long-standing presence in the country and strengthening its commitment to supporting West African businesses with seamless and cost-effective cross-border payment solutions. The new hub underscores Verto’s mission to empower enterprises with reliable financial infrastructure that drives growth and regional financial integration. Nigeria…
EdgeNext, a global leader in content delivery and cloud hosting solutions, has officially launched its services in Nigeria through a strategic partnership with Rack Centre. The collaboration enables EdgeNext’s CDN and cloud hosting platforms to operate directly from Rack Centre’s state-of-the-art facility in Lagos, marking a significant step in expanding cloud and edge computing services…
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…
