1 minute ago • Visible to anyone on or off LinkedIn Algeria has officially joined the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System – PAPSS, becoming the 18th country to embrace the transformative financial infrastructure spearheaded by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with the African Union Commission and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat….
6 minutes ago • Visible to anyone on or off LinkedIn MTN Group has announced significant leadership changes at MTN South Africa (MTN SA), reflecting its wider Group strategy to strengthen performance and reinforce market leadership. Effective 1 November 2025, Ferdi Moolman will step into the role of CEO and Executive Director of MTN SA,…
11 minutes ago • Visible to anyone on or off LinkedIn dLocal has announced a strategic partnership with Digit9, the payments orchestration platform under LuLu Financial Holdings, to strengthen payout services across five African markets. This collaboration is designed to integrate local bank rails and alternative payment methods, unlocking greater efficiency in a region where…
5 minutes ago • Visible to anyone on or off LinkedIn Airtel Zambia PLC has partnered with the Ministry of Technology and Science in a landmark collaboration aimed at accelerating the nation’s digital transformation agenda. The partnership was unveiled at a high-level ceremony attended by Hon. Minister Felix Mutati, MP, Permanent Secretary Eng. Dr. Brilliant…
2 minutes ago • Visible to anyone on or off LinkedIn The African Union has officially endorsed the “Correct The Map” campaign, urging governments, institutions, and international organizations to abandon the outdated 16th-century Mercator map in favor of one that reflects the true size of Africa. The Mercator projection, created by cartographer Gerardus Mercator for…
Just now • Visible to anyone on or off LinkedIn Vodacom Group has reached a significant milestone with the approval from South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court to proceed with its acquisition of a 30% stake in MAZIV, which houses key fibre assets including Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa Zimbabwe. This approval, subject to revised conditions…
Orange Group has announced a strategic leadership transition that underscores its commitment to accelerating growth across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Yasser Shaker, the current CEO of Orange Egypt, will assume the role of Executive Vice President and CEO of Orange MEA effective 1 July 2025. This appointment reflects the Group’s confidence in Shaker’s…
Artefact, a global consulting firm focused on advancing the adoption of data and artificial intelligence (AI), is expanding its footprint in Africa with the opening of a new office in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This expansion complements the firm’s existing African hubs in Casablanca, Morocco, and Cape Town, South Africa, and brings the total number of…
