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the “Correct The Map” campaign, urging governments, institutions, and international organizations to abandon the outdated 16th-century Mercator map in favor of one that reflects the true size of Africa.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…
Orange Group has announced a strategic leadership transition that underscores its commitment to accelerating growth across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Yasser Shaker, the current CEO of Orange Egypt, will assume the role of Executive Vice President and CEO of Orange MEA effective 1 July 2025. This appointment reflects the Group’s confidence in Shaker’s…
Artefact, a global consulting firm focused on advancing the adoption of data and artificial intelligence (AI), is expanding its footprint in Africa with the opening of a new office in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This expansion complements the firm’s existing African hubs in Casablanca, Morocco, and Cape Town, South Africa, and brings the total number of…
Ethio telecom has officially unveiled Zemen GEBEYA, a groundbreaking digital marketplace designed to revolutionize commerce in Ethiopia and connect product and service providers with consumers across the nation. This launch marks a pivotal moment in the country’s digital evolution, with the platform positioned as a key driver of inclusive economic growth. Speaking at the launch,…
Africa’s coworking landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, with over 500 active coworking spaces recorded across the continent as of May 2025. This surge reflects the growing demand for flexible workspaces, fueled by the rise of startups, remote work adoption, and urban expansion in key cities. Leading the charge is Lagos, which tops the list…
Safaricom is doubling down on its commitment to Ethiopia with plans to introduce savings and credit products via its M-PESA platform, aiming to unlock greater value in a market where traction has been slow. Since launching in August 2023, M-PESA has yet to replicate its success in Kenya, with earnings still modest despite Ethiopia’s vast…
