Vertiv has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cybastion to establish a framework for collaboration on digital infrastructure initiatives across Northwest Africa. The collaboration will focus on markets including Morocco, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Chad and Gabon, where the two companies have existing engagement and strategic alignment. The partnership is expected to enable…
MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita has been elected to the GSMA Board of Directors for the 2027–2028 term, extending his role in shaping the direction of the global mobile industry. The GSMA Board comprises 26 senior representatives from mobile operators around the world, including multinational groups and smaller independent operators. The Board provides…
Safaricom Ethiopia Foundation has concluded an education support campaign that provided learning materials to students and schools across several regions of Ethiopia ahead of the new academic year. Through the initiative, the foundation distributed 66,000 exercise books and 11,000 pens to schools and students in need. The materials reached communities across Tigray, the Northeast, Northwest,…
Huawei and Qualcomm have announced a multi-year, broad patent license agreement covering cross licences to their respective patent portfolios across several technology fields, including 5G, computing, artificial intelligence and networking. The agreement also includes Qualcomm’s purchase of certain Huawei U.S. patents covering compute, AI, networking and other technologies. The transaction is expected to close following…
Basata Holding for Financial Payments is strengthening its presence in Egypt’s business-to-business (B2B) sector through an integrated suite of payment and collection solutions, including B2B Cash Collection and Card Acceptance services. The company’s solutions are designed to help businesses manage financial operations more efficiently, reduce operational burdens and accelerate the digital transformation of payment and…
MTN Eswatini has partnered with Lubane SACCO to launch a device loan scheme aimed at improving access to smartphones and mobile connectivity for cooperative members in Eswatini. Under the partnership, eligible Lubane SACCO members can obtain smartphones through a loan arrangement facilitated by the SACCO, alongside MTN data packages. The initiative combines telecommunications services with…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the GSMA have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen Africa’s artificial intelligence ecosystem and accelerate the development and deployment of African-led AI solutions, including AI in African languages. The partnership combines the GSMA’s mobile industry expertise and networks with UNDP’s development programmes and innovation platforms to connect African…
MTN Zambia has appointed Joshua Sichinga as its new Chief Consumer Officer, effective 1 October 2026. Sichinga brings more than 25 years of professional experience, including over 15 years in Africa’s telecommunications sector. His expertise covers commercial strategy, marketing, customer experience, business transformation and business growth. Before joining MTN Zambia, he held senior leadership roles…
