Madica, an early-stage investment program, has invested a total of $600,000 across three African startups—Kilimo Fresh Foods Africa Inc., Hakimu, and Biovana—as part of its mission to support underrepresented founders on the continent. Each startup will receive up to $200,000 in pre-seed funding and will participate in Madica’s 18-month support program, which includes mentorship, executive…
Orange has entered exclusive negotiations with French investment firm Verdoso Investments SA for the potential sale of its media services arm, Globecast, in a move that could significantly reshape the broadcasting landscape across Africa. The development underscores a broader strategic shift within the company as it refocuses on its core operations while unlocking new growth…
Africa has solidified its position as the global leader in mobile money, processing an impressive $1.4 trillion in transactions in 2025, according to the GSMA State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2026. This milestone reflects the continent’s continued dominance in digital financial services and its pivotal role in shaping the future of inclusive…
Cisco has announced a major expansion of its Secure AI Factory in collaboration with NVIDIA, introducing a comprehensive framework designed to help organisations deploy artificial intelligence across both centralised data centres and distributed edge environments. The initiative addresses a critical challenge for enterprises: moving AI initiatives from pilot stages to secure, full-scale production while reducing…
Moroccan electric mobility startup GoSwap Morocco has secured its first seed funding from Azur Innovation Management Fund to accelerate the expansion of its battery-swapping network for electric scooters. The funding marks a significant milestone for the company as it aims to scale its operations across major Moroccan cities, including Casablanca and Marrakech. GoSwap operates a…
Westcon-Comstor has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Infoblox to strengthen hybrid cloud and cybersecurity capabilities across Southern Africa. The collaboration aims to equip channel partners with advanced tools to address growing network complexity and security demands in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Cloud adoption across Africa continues to accelerate, with over 86 percent of organisations…
Technology leaders, policymakers, and business executives are set to convene in Johannesburg for the 45th Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit – South Africa 2026, a gathering focused on advancing discussions around the future of digital innovation across the continent. Scheduled for 11 March 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre, the summit…
Zepz, the global payments group behind WorldRemit and Sendwave (International Remittance), has announced a leadership transition as Chief Executive Officer and Board Director Mark Lenhard prepares to step down from his role in the coming weeks. The company’s Board of Directors has appointed Barrie Morris, currently Chief Financial Officer, to serve as Interim Chief Executive…
