Airtel Rwanda has partnered with TAJYIRE Electronics to improve smartphone accessibility and accelerate the adoption of 4G services across the country. The telecommunications operator announced that the two companies had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand access to smartphones and digital solutions for individuals and businesses in Rwanda. Through the partnership, Airtel Rwanda…
Ethio telecom has congratulated its former Chief Executive Officer and current Minister of Innovation and Technology, Frehiwot Tamru, following her inclusion in the 2026 Women Powering Africa’s Digital Infrastructure list. Tamru was named among 100 women recognised in the publication by Africa Hyperscalers in partnership with The Littlesteps Group. She was featured in the Telecom…
SpaceX will provide 750 Starlink satellite internet systems to childcare institutions across 16 countries worldwide, including nine African countries, through a grant to US-based non-profit Both Ends Believing (BEB). The initiative aims to improve internet connectivity in residential childcare facilities and support efforts to move children from institutional care into permanent family placements. The grant,…
Vodacom plans to launch a direct-to-cell satellite service in South Africa by the end of 2027, allowing compatible smartphones to connect directly to satellites without relying on nearby mobile towers. The service is expected to extend mobile connectivity to areas beyond Vodacom’s terrestrial network, particularly locations where fibre cuts and the cost of building telecommunications…
M-PESA Ethiopia has partnered with Qetero Booking Systems to integrate the Qetero digital appointment booking mini app into its mobile money platform, allowing customers to schedule appointments with the Document Authentication and Registration Agency directly through M-PESA. Announced on 10 November 2026, the integration aims to simplify access to the agency’s services by allowing customers…
The Mojaloop Foundation has announced the deployment of its open-source payment technology in Guinea to power NimbaPay, the country’s national Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS), aimed at expanding access to secure and interoperable digital payments. Built on Mojaloop’s open-source payment infrastructure, NimbaPay enables instant transactions between participating banks, electronic money providers and microfinance institutions. The…
Fidelity Bank Ghana’s board has selected Atta Yeboah Gyan as its next Managing Director, subject to approval by the Bank of Ghana. He is expected to succeed Julian Opuni, who has led the bank since 2018. Gyan has been with Fidelity Bank since September 2007 and has held several senior leadership positions during his career…
Vodacom Group reported a 25.6% increase in revenue to R102.5 billion for the six months ended 30 September 2026, supported by growth across its markets and the consolidation of Safaricom. Service revenue rose 29.4% to R85.1 billion, representing pro forma growth of 13.3%, while EBITDA increased 40% to R42.7 billion, or 18% on a pro…
