Zambia is making significant progress in strengthening digital inclusion and rural connectivity through the deployment of more than 500 Starlink units and 14 communication towers across rural regions this year. This milestone was highlighted by Situmbeko Musokotwane, the Minister of Finance and National Planning, as part of the country’s eighth National Development Plan achievements. The…
MTN Cameroon has taken a bold step in redefining customer engagement by moving out of the boardroom and into the heart of the marketplace. Led by CEO Wanda Matandela, the senior management team launched the “Exco Market Invasion,” an initiative designed to hear directly from customers in bustling markets such as Akwa, Sandaga, and NdoKoti…
Female-led startups in South Africa now have an opportunity to apply for the fourth edition of the Innovest Ignite Accelerator, a programme designed to help early-stage ventures attract investment and scale their impact. This initiative focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs who are driving innovation and building businesses with the potential to create meaningful change. The…
South African fintech startup Street Wallet has successfully raised US$350,000 in new funding to accelerate its mission of empowering informal traders and service providers with accessible, low-cost digital payment solutions. This latest investment, which values the company at US$2 million, will enable the startup to deepen its market penetration, drive higher sales growth, and expand…
The Ministry of Technology and Science in Zambia has officially launched an online entrepreneurship training programme designed to empower young people with the skills and knowledge needed to create jobs and drive socio-economic transformation. This initiative comes at a critical time as the country works to tackle high youth unemployment, with rates estimated between 17%…
The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced the appointment of Corlia van Zyl as the new vice chair of its Board of Directors. Currently serving as digital and technology director at Heineken Beverages, Van Zyl has been a dedicated member of the AFSUG Board since 2019. Her appointment reflects AFSUG’s commitment to strengthening leadership…
MTN Group has announced a significant leadership expansion as Dr. Karl Olutokun Toriola, the current CEO of MTN Nigeria, assumes an additional role as Vice President of Francophone Africa effective November 1, 2025. In this new capacity, Toriola will oversee operations in key French-speaking markets including Senegal, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire. The decision reflects MTN’s…
Banque Misr has taken a historic leap forward in Egypt’s financial sector through its fintech subsidiary, Misr Digital Innovation, which has received final approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to rebrand and launch as onebank — the country’s first fully digital-native bank. Officially approved on August 17, 2025, onebank is set to go live…
