Zoho has officially expanded access to its agentic AI capabilities, offering these powerful tools for free across its collaboration, customer experience, and HR platforms—marking a major breakthrough for businesses seeking to adopt AI without the barriers of cost or complexity. This rollout is part of Zoho’s mission to democratize AI for African enterprises, allowing businesses…
The GSMA, in partnership with six leading African mobile operators—Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange, and Vodacom—has announced a major initiative proposing baseline standards for affordable entry-level 4G smartphones. This collaborative effort aims to eliminate the single largest barrier to mobile internet adoption across Africa: device affordability. With more than 3 billion people globally…
WPP Scangroup Plc has announced the appointment of Akua Brayie Owusu-Nartey as its new Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective 17 November 2025. This leadership transition comes at a critical time for the company following the exit of former CEO Patricia Ithau in July and the interim stewardship of COO Miriam Kaggwa. Owusu-Nartey…
Egyptian fintech company Money Fellows has reached a groundbreaking milestone, surpassing $1.5 billion in total transactions as it continues to redefine traditional savings and lending systems across the region. With over 8 million users and more than 2 million rotating savings groups completed, the platform has successfully digitized Egypt’s popular Rotating Savings and Credit Associations…
Akwa Ibom State is positioning itself as a leading hub for agricultural innovation with the launch of the Nigeria Climate-Smart Village Programme (CSV-P), a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing food security, boosting economic growth, and promoting environmental sustainability. Spearheaded by AgroGreen Dynamics in partnership with the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN) and…
Nigeria’s journey toward a cashless economy continues to accelerate, with electronic payment transactions surging to $256 billion by July 2025, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This marks a remarkable leap from the $187 billion recorded in August 2024—signaling not only growing public trust in digital financial systems but also the rapid evolution…
Pick n Pay has appointed Kerry Janse van Rensburg as its new Head of Digital Operations, marking a pivotal step in the retailer’s next phase of digital transformation. Her appointment underscores Pick n Pay’s commitment to redefining how customers interact with the brand—both in-store and online—by creating a unified, data-driven, and customer-centric digital ecosystem. Kerry’s…
After four years in corporate communications, Nigerian creative Sunkanmi Akinboye made a bold move that would redefine his career and contribute to Africa’s growing animation industry. Leaving behind his 9–5 role at an accounting firm, he decided to pursue his lifelong passion for comics and digital storytelling full-time—a decision that would eventually lead his work…
