Global identity verification platform Sumsub has launched South Africa Bank Account Verification (BAV), a document-free service designed to help businesses confirm bank account ownership and status in real time. The solution uses South Africa’s Account Verification Service (AVS) infrastructure to validate customer banking details without requiring bank statements, document uploads, screen scraping or online banking…
MTN South Africa has launched TikTok Open Time, a new weekly rewards offering that gives customers one hour of TikTok connectivity every Sunday between midnight and midday at no additional data cost. The reward is the first experience introduced through MTN’s new MTN App Open Time platform, which is designed to provide customers with digital…
South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Standard Bank, MTN and DHL have announced strategic partnerships aimed at helping SMEs across Sub-Saharan Africa overcome barriers to growth and participate more effectively in regional and global trade. Launched under DHL’s GoTrade programme, the initiatives will focus on challenges including limited access to finance,…
Telna has partnered with Bayobab to accelerate the deployment of travel eSIM services across multiple African markets, combining digital eSIM capabilities with international connectivity infrastructure. The partnership brings together Telna’s CONNECT platform and Bayobab’s IPX capabilities, enabling mobile operators to launch branded travel eSIM services through digital channels while maintaining their local brands. Telna’s platform…
Air Tanzania has selected Sabre to provide the technology platform supporting its next phase of growth as the national carrier moves to modernise its core passenger operations and commercial capabilities. Under the agreement, Air Tanzania will migrate its core passenger operations to Sabre while adopting Sabre Mosaic NDC IT to support an offer-and-order retailing model….
Liberia is strengthening regional cooperation on digital transformation and public-sector governance through engagements involving the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), Sierra Leone’s National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA) and Liberia’s Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC). The discussions focused on how digital transformation can improve the efficiency, transparency and accountability of public institutions, while strengthening cooperation between…
MTN Uganda has launched Zuri Health Powered by MTN Uganda at Maddu Health Centre IV, expanding the use of digital technology to improve access to healthcare services. The initiative, launched under MTN Uganda’s #21DaysOfYelloCare campaign, brings together MTN Uganda and Zuri Health to make healthcare services more accessible to communities across Uganda. Susan Kayemba, Senior…
Converged Technology Networks (CTN) has expanded its 4G LTE fixed wireless coverage to additional neighbourhoods in Lilongwe, Malawi, through a partnership with unconnected.org and the Internet Society. The expansion is aimed at improving broadband access in Malawi’s capital, particularly in communities that have historically faced limited connectivity. CTN provides 4G/LTE broadband and fixed wireless services…
