Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile have announced a groundbreaking partnership to launch a jointly owned European satellite service business, SatCo. This venture aims to deliver 100% geographic mobile broadband coverage across Europe, ensuring consumers and businesses stay connected even in the most remote areas. SatCo will enable mobile network operators (MNOs) to seamlessly integrate space-based…
Flutterwave has officially secured a Payment System License to operate in Zambia, marking a significant milestone in its Pan-African expansion strategy. This new license enables the fintech company to offer mobile money services to enterprises in Zambia, helping businesses streamline transactions, reduce costs, and scale efficiently both locally and internationally. With mobile money adoption contributing…
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4.5, its latest AI model, in a research preview for Pro users and developers worldwide. This cutting-edge model introduces significant advancements in pattern recognition, creative insight generation, and emotional intelligence, making interactions feel more natural and intuitive. The company has also emphasized improvements in understanding user intent, making GPT-4.5 a more reliable…
South Africa’s electric vehicle market is expanding rapidly, and with it comes the need for seamless, efficient payment solutions at charging stations. EFT Corporation, in partnership with Rubicon, Visa, and Verifone, is leading this transformation by deploying a cloud-based, open-loop payment system for EV charging stations. This innovation eliminates the need for pre-funded wallets and…
The Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025 celebrated the entrepreneurs and ventures shaping the continent’s tech landscape, recognizing their groundbreaking contributions across multiple sectors. The awards were presented during the seventh edition of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, powered by Raenest, which convened over 1,600 tech leaders from more than 65 countries to foster business and innovation….
Dashen Bank has partnered with Accion and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth to drive financial inclusion for Ethiopia’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Through this collaboration, the bank is establishing an innovation hub that will develop digital financial services tailored to the needs of small businesses, with a particular focus on women-owned enterprises….
Telkom Kenya, Rakuten Symphony, and Airspan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pioneer knowledge transfer and testing of Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technology in Africa. This collaboration will focus on 4G and 5G technologies, providing a platform to test and enhance open and flexible network architectures within Kenya.
OpenAI has made a significant addition to its Board of Directors with the appointment of Adebayo “Bayo” Ogunlesi, a renowned leader in global finance and infrastructure. Ogunlesi’s appointment is expected to further strengthen the governance of OpenAI, bringing extensive expertise in corporate finance, strategic leadership, and global market strategy.
