Safaricom Ethiopia has officially launched TechStart, a groundbreaking nationwide programme aimed at training 125,000 young Ethiopians in cloud technology skills over the next three years. Supported by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Vodacom, the initiative is designed to accelerate Ethiopia’s digital economy while positioning the country as a key player in Africa’s broader technology revolution….
Mastercard has announced a strategic collaboration with Hillcroft (mTek), an innovative insurtech company, to launch embedded insurance solutions across East Africa. This partnership marks Mastercard’s entry into the embedded insurance space in the region and is designed to directly integrate insurance products into its consumer and SME card offerings. The initiative represents a significant step…
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…
