Apple has announced a major leadership transition, naming John Ternus as the next Chief Executive Officer, while Tim Cook will move into the role of Executive Chairman effective September 1, 2026. The decision, approved unanimously by the board, reflects a long-term succession plan designed to ensure continuity at the tech giant. Tim Cook will continue…
AVEVA is accelerating its Africa growth strategy by focusing on six priority markets as demand for industrial digitalisation and AI-driven operations continues to rise across the continent. The company is positioning itself at the centre of Africa’s industrial transformation agenda, where efficiency, energy optimisation, and data-led decision-making are becoming critical. According to AVEVA’s Vice President…
The Mojaloop Foundation has announced the appointment of Jean Bosco Lyacu as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1st, 2026. He will succeed Paula Hunter, who is set to retire and will transition out of her Executive Director role during a structured leadership handover period. Based in Kigali, Rwanda, Jean Bosco brings over 15…
The East African Community (EAC) has taken a significant step toward shaping Africa’s artificial intelligence future by adopting a declaration to establish a Regional AI Technologies Fund. This move signals a coordinated effort among Partner States to build a shared foundation for AI development across the region. The initiative comes alongside Uganda’s ambitious push to…
Africa Data Centres has announced a strategic partnership with ONI-TEL Fibre Networks to enhance connectivity across its Gauteng facilities in South Africa. The collaboration is aimed at strengthening high-performance digital infrastructure within the Midrand and Samrand campuses, reinforcing the region’s position as a key hub for enterprise connectivity and data-driven operations. Through Oni-Tel’s Infinity fibre…
VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, has announced a strategic integration with Onafriq, the continent’s leading digital payments gateway. This partnership enables users across Africa to fund their VALR accounts directly using mobile money in local currencies, significantly expanding access to digital assets and financial services for millions of people across the continent….
SPORTY TV has secured a historic and groundbreaking agreement with FIFA to broadcast all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ – Canada, Mexico and the United States™ in South Africa on a Pay TV basis. The landmark deal positions the platform at the forefront of sports media innovation across the continent and marks…
Belmoney and RwandaCash have announced a strategic partnership aimed at simplifying cross-border remittances for Rwandans living across Europe. The collaboration introduces a new EU-enabled remittance framework designed to make sending money home faster, more secure, and more cost-efficient through regulated digital infrastructure. Through this partnership, RwandaCash transitions from a Belgian-licensed operator into a fully EU-enabled…
