OpenAI is once again set to disrupt the digital landscape with the development of a groundbreaking short-form video app that reimagines the TikTok-style experience. Unlike traditional platforms that thrive on user-uploaded content, this new app will rely entirely on AI-generated videos powered by OpenAI’s latest text-to-video model, Sora 2. The concept introduces a feed of…
The Mastercard Foundation has announced the appointment of Sewit Adherom as its next President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026. She will succeed Reeta Roy, who has provided nearly two decades of impactful leadership, shaping the Foundation into one of the most influential philanthropic organizations in the world. This transition marks a new chapter in…
The Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA) has announced a major leadership milestone with the appointment of Ali Al Hashemi, CEO of Space Services at Space42, as its new Chair of the Board. Alongside him, two distinguished leaders have been named Vice Chairs: Adel Al-Saleh, CEO of SES, and Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, CEO of NIGCOMSAT. This…
Mindware has announced its appointment as an official distributor for VMware, a Broadcom company, in Egypt. This milestone builds on Mindware’s recent appointment earlier this year as VMware’s distributor in Lebanon, Iraq, and Jordan, further strengthening its regional footprint. With the inclusion of Egypt, Mindware consolidates its leadership as a key partner for VMware across…
Emtel has entered into a strategic partnership with NEC XON, one of Africa’s leading ICT systems integrators, to modernise and strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities. The collaboration comes at a critical time when the global cyber threat landscape continues to grow in sophistication, particularly in the telecoms sector where data integrity and service continuity are mission-critical….
HyperionDev, a tech education provider founded in South Africa, has announced the expansion of its coding and data bootcamps to directly address this need. By aligning its programs with national priorities on youth employment and digital skills development, the expansion complements key government strategies such as the National Digital and Future Skills Strategy and the…
Cybastion, a global leader in cybersecurity and digital solutions, has taken a major step in expanding its Africa DigiEmpower initiative into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The announcement, made during the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, represents a significant milestone in strengthening U.S.–Africa partnerships that prioritize digital transformation, capacity building, and skills…
HyperPay has taken a major step forward in shaping the future of financial technology in the MENA region by signing strategic Memorandums of Understanding with Mastercard and Mozn at Money20/20 Middle East 2025 in Riyadh. These partnerships are focused on driving innovation in digital payments while strengthening transaction security across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and…
