Based in Nairobi, Mburu will lead Happiest Minds’ business strategy and market expansion across Africa, working with customers in banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and the public sector to drive AI adoption, digital transformation, enterprise automation and platform-led innovation. Mburu brings more than two decades of experience in enterprise technology, digital transformation and…
Tomorrow Foundation has signed a new three-year partnership with Thunderbird School of Global Management and Arizona State University to deliver the 100 Million Learners Initiative in Nigeria, expanding access to entrepreneurial, leadership and future-ready skills for young people preparing to thrive in an AI-driven economy. The programme offers free, self-paced online learning in up to…
Airtel Mobile Commerce Zambia Limited (Airtel Money) has appointed Kelvin Ndhlovu as its new Managing Director, effective 1 July 2026, as the company strengthens its leadership to drive the next phase of growth in digital financial services and financial inclusion. Ndhlovu succeeds Andrew Chuma, who has taken up a new leadership role within the Airtel…
Gabon is strengthening collaboration between its private sector and startup ecosystem with the launch of Kimba Connect, a new innovation platform designed to accelerate digital transformation, encourage open innovation and improve business competitiveness. Unveiled by the Ministry of Digital Economy, Digitalization and Innovation, Kimba Connect is designed to bridge the gap between established businesses and…
Apple has opened public access to its biggest Siri upgrade yet with the release of the iOS 27 Public Beta, giving millions of users their first opportunity to experience the company’s next-generation AI-powered assistant ahead of its official launch later this year. Powered by Apple Intelligence, the redesigned Siri represents the most significant transformation of…
Nigerian startup Live Intervals has launched a proactive personal safety platform designed to help families stay connected through continuous, automated location sharing. Founded in May by 19-year-old entrepreneur Njeze Okechukwu, the platform introduces an automated interval system that securely shares location updates with trusted family members, creating a real-time digital trail that can provide valuable…
Visa has unveiled AI Financial Assistant, a new generative AI-powered service that enables financial institutions to deliver personalised financial guidance directly within their mobile banking applications without requiring custom development. The solution allows banks to offer AI-driven financial assistance under their own branding while operating within their existing digital banking platforms. As consumer demand for…
PalmPay Group has appointed Samuel Oluyemi as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Nigeria operations, reinforcing the fintech’s commitment to strengthening operational excellence, financial inclusion and secure digital financial services in its founding market. The appointment comes as PalmPay continues expanding its reach to underserved communities while enhancing the reliability, security and resilience of its…
