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…
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…
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…
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….
