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…
Nsano Ltd, a leading pan-African fintech company, has officially expanded its footprint into East Africa with the opening of its regional office in Rwanda. This milestone follows the company’s successful acquisition of both the Payment Aggregation and Payment Remittances Service Licenses (Category II and III) from the National Bank of Rwanda, reinforcing its commitment to…
e& Group has officially joined Aduna as an equity partner, marking a significant step toward accelerating global adoption of network APIs. Announced today, March 3, at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona by e& Group CEO Hatem Dowidar, this strategic partnership will allow e& to integrate its network APIs across its vast footprint in the…
Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile have announced a groundbreaking partnership to launch a jointly owned European satellite service business, SatCo. This venture aims to deliver 100% geographic mobile broadband coverage across Europe, ensuring consumers and businesses stay connected even in the most remote areas. SatCo will enable mobile network operators (MNOs) to seamlessly integrate space-based…
Flutterwave has officially secured a Payment System License to operate in Zambia, marking a significant milestone in its Pan-African expansion strategy. This new license enables the fintech company to offer mobile money services to enterprises in Zambia, helping businesses streamline transactions, reduce costs, and scale efficiently both locally and internationally. With mobile money adoption contributing…
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4.5, its latest AI model, in a research preview for Pro users and developers worldwide. This cutting-edge model introduces significant advancements in pattern recognition, creative insight generation, and emotional intelligence, making interactions feel more natural and intuitive. The company has also emphasized improvements in understanding user intent, making GPT-4.5 a more reliable…
South Africa’s electric vehicle market is expanding rapidly, and with it comes the need for seamless, efficient payment solutions at charging stations. EFT Corporation, in partnership with Rubicon, Visa, and Verifone, is leading this transformation by deploying a cloud-based, open-loop payment system for EV charging stations. This innovation eliminates the need for pre-funded wallets and…
The Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025 celebrated the entrepreneurs and ventures shaping the continent’s tech landscape, recognizing their groundbreaking contributions across multiple sectors. The awards were presented during the seventh edition of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, powered by Raenest, which convened over 1,600 tech leaders from more than 65 countries to foster business and innovation….
