Power Learn Project (PLP), a leading Pan-African social impact organization, celebrated the graduation of 7,859 learners under its #1MillionDevs4Africa initiative on Friday, bringing the total number of graduates to 14,123 across the continent. This milestone highlights PLP’s continued dedication to empowering African youth through digital skills development, bridging the gap between education and employment in a rapidly changing job market.
MoMo Rwanda has partnered with MasterCard to launch Rwanda’s Virtual Card, a groundbreaking digital payment solution that enables MoMo subscribers to make global e-commerce payments. This innovative product allows MoMo customers to shop or pay at any MasterCard-accepting merchant worldwide, directly linking their MTN MoMo account to a virtual card that can be accessed via mobile phones. The launch is part of MTN Group’s broader strategy to enhance collaboration with MasterCard in payment issuance, acceptance, and remittance across the continent.
Safaricom has introduced an upgraded 5G for Business service, offering speeds up to five times faster than before. This enhancement is designed to support essential business operations, including real-time collaboration, seamless online transactions, and efficient remote work solutions. The move signals a commitment to driving digital transformation for enterprises in Kenya.
Paratus Group, a leading Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider, has officially expanded its presence to Kenya through a joint venture with MoveOn Telecoms Ltd, a Nairobi-based IT and ISP company. This strategic move marks a significant step in Paratus Group’s mission to strengthen its footprint across Africa, particularly in East Africa, by focusing on providing and installing Starlink services in Kenya.
Cameroon has taken a bold step towards transforming its agricultural sector with the conclusion of its inaugural Agritech Innovation Challenge. This groundbreaking initiative celebrated 10 outstanding startups for their innovative solutions promoting digital inclusion and modernization in agriculture. Held in Yaoundé, the event highlighted Cameroon’s commitment to leveraging technology to revolutionize its agropastoral sector and address critical challenges.
Cassava Technologies, a leading pan-African technology holding company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Egypt’s eFinance Investment Group to accelerate the adoption of digital solutions in Egypt and the broader MENA region. The partnership, announced during the 28th Cairo ICT Exhibition and Conference, highlights the shared commitment of both organizations to advancing digital transformation and economic growth in the region.
Check Point Software Technologies has announced the appointment of Lorna Hardie as its new Regional Director for Africa. A former VMware executive, Hardie brings over 20 years of experience in the IT industry to Check Point, having held leadership roles in pan-African sales, business unit management, and regional leadership. Her track record includes leading multimillion-dollar businesses across 33 Sub-Saharan African countries and successfully managing several mergers and acquisitions.
PalmPay, a leading pan-African fintech operating in Nigeria, Ghana, and Egypt, has announced the appointment of Femi Hanson as the new head of marketing and public relations for its Nigerian subsidiary. With five years of fintech marketing experience and a proven track record from leading marketing teams at OPay and Moni, Hanson brings deep expertise in driving impactful campaigns in Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy.
