Bboxx has announced the return of Justus Mucyo as its new Chief Operating Officer, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s mission to deliver clean energy and digital services across Africa. In this role, he will steer operational excellence and sustainable growth across Bboxx’s eight markets, collaborating closely with the Group CEO and country Managing…
Hormuud Telecom Somalia Inc. has once again achieved a major milestone with the re-certification of its EVC Plus platform by the GSMA Mobile Money Certification programme. This recognition places EVC Plus among only ten services worldwide to meet the GSMA’s stringent global standards. The certification underscores Hormuud’s commitment to operating with transparency, security, and resilience,…
Ethiopia’s economy still runs heavily on cash, with vendors exchanging bills in markets and commuters paying fares in coins on crowded buses. In this environment, Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC sees a significant opportunity. Since entering the country in 2022 as the first private operator after decades of state monopoly, the company has gained around 10…
Zambia is making significant progress in strengthening digital inclusion and rural connectivity through the deployment of more than 500 Starlink units and 14 communication towers across rural regions this year. This milestone was highlighted by Situmbeko Musokotwane, the Minister of Finance and National Planning, as part of the country’s eighth National Development Plan achievements. The…
MTN Cameroon has taken a bold step in redefining customer engagement by moving out of the boardroom and into the heart of the marketplace. Led by CEO Wanda Matandela, the senior management team launched the “Exco Market Invasion,” an initiative designed to hear directly from customers in bustling markets such as Akwa, Sandaga, and NdoKoti…
Female-led startups in South Africa now have an opportunity to apply for the fourth edition of the Innovest Ignite Accelerator, a programme designed to help early-stage ventures attract investment and scale their impact. This initiative focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs who are driving innovation and building businesses with the potential to create meaningful change. The…
South African fintech startup Street Wallet has successfully raised US$350,000 in new funding to accelerate its mission of empowering informal traders and service providers with accessible, low-cost digital payment solutions. This latest investment, which values the company at US$2 million, will enable the startup to deepen its market penetration, drive higher sales growth, and expand…
The Ministry of Technology and Science in Zambia has officially launched an online entrepreneurship training programme designed to empower young people with the skills and knowledge needed to create jobs and drive socio-economic transformation. This initiative comes at a critical time as the country works to tackle high youth unemployment, with rates estimated between 17%…
