14 minutes ago • Visible to anyone on or off LinkedIn HP is stepping up its innovation efforts in the Middle East and Africa with the establishment of dedicated AI competency centres. This move comes at a time when the global AI arms race has surpassed $400 billion in investments, reflecting the growing urgency for…
Yellow Card has announced the appointment of Gillian Darko as its new Vice President of Strategy, a role that will see her join the executive team and report directly to the CEO. This strategic move reflects Yellow Card’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team as it continues to scale across Africa and beyond. Darko brings…
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the “Correct The Map” campaign, urging governments, institutions, and international organizations to abandon the outdated 16th-century Mercator map in favor of one that reflects the true size of Africa.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…
