Telecom Egypt has announced a significant leadership transition with the appointment of Tamer El Mahdi as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. El Mahdi succeeds Mohamed Nasr, who has stepped down from both his executive role and his position on the Board of Directors. The Board has also approved the resignations of Mohamed…
OpenAI is once again set to disrupt the digital landscape with the development of a groundbreaking short-form video app that reimagines the TikTok-style experience. Unlike traditional platforms that thrive on user-uploaded content, this new app will rely entirely on AI-generated videos powered by OpenAI’s latest text-to-video model, Sora 2. The concept introduces a feed of…
The Mastercard Foundation has announced the appointment of Sewit Adherom as its next President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026. She will succeed Reeta Roy, who has provided nearly two decades of impactful leadership, shaping the Foundation into one of the most influential philanthropic organizations in the world. This transition marks a new chapter in…
The Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA) has announced a major leadership milestone with the appointment of Ali Al Hashemi, CEO of Space Services at Space42, as its new Chair of the Board. Alongside him, two distinguished leaders have been named Vice Chairs: Adel Al-Saleh, CEO of SES, and Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, CEO of NIGCOMSAT. This…
CommsCloud, Africa’s IoT connectivity expert, has launched Cloud Connect SIMs in partnership with floLIVE, introducing a groundbreaking solution to address patchy coverage and costly roaming for pan-African companies. The Cloud Connect SIMs combine advanced SIM technology with a purpose-built IoT network, designed to keep telemetry devices, dashcams, push-to-talk radios, and cargo monitoring solutions online as…
South African integrated identity platform Contactable has secured US$13.5 million in funding to accelerate its growth and strengthen its presence across Africa. Based in Centurion, the company has built a reputation as a leading digital identity and eKYC provider, offering businesses a seamless platform for onboarding, identity verification, fraud reduction, and compliance. With this new…
French media powerhouse Canal+ has completed its landmark acquisition of MultiChoice Group, cementing one of the largest transactions in its history. The deal consolidates Canal+’s existing operations on the continent with MultiChoice to form Canal+ Africa, a new entity poised to redefine the broadcasting and content landscape across Africa and beyond. With this strategic move,…
Cybastion, a global leader in cybersecurity and digital solutions, has taken a major step in expanding its Africa DigiEmpower initiative into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The announcement, made during the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, represents a significant milestone in strengthening U.S.–Africa partnerships that prioritize digital transformation, capacity building, and skills…
