Ericsson has announced the appointment of Sandile Dhlomo as the new Head of Ericsson South Africa, effective 1 September 2025. In his new role, Dhlomo will report directly to Majda Lahlou Kassi, Vice President and Head of Ericsson West and Southern Africa, while also serving on the leadership team for the Ericsson EMEA region. His…
Justyol, a Morocco-based cross-border e-commerce platform, has secured a \$1 million funding and financing package to accelerate its growth and regional expansion. The package includes \$400,000 in equity from a private angel investor and \$600,000 in inventory financing from Turkish investment firm Danis Group, facilitated by Nomadic Minds. This milestone marks a significant step in…
NTT DATA has announced the appointment of Jafar Kuruniyan as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, marking an important leadership transition within the company. He succeeds Barry Curtin, who steps down after 16 years of service with the NTT Group, including 12 impactful years as MEA CFO….
Zamtel has reaffirmed its commitment as a key enabler of digital education in Zambia by sponsoring the EdTech & AI Indaba 2025, a gathering that brought together industry leaders, innovators, and educators to explore the transformative role of technology in shaping the future of learning. The event highlighted the urgent need to leverage digital infrastructure,…
For the first time in history, Huawei has overtaken Apple in global smartwatch shipments, marking a defining shift in the wearables industry. This milestone comes as the global smartwatch market rebounded in the second quarter of 2025, recording an 8% year-on-year increase after five consecutive quarters of decline. The development reflects changing consumer dynamics, increasing…
MTN Côte d’Ivoire has officially launched a four-month celebration to mark its 20th anniversary, commemorating two decades of growth, innovation, and service in one of West Africa’s most dynamic markets. Since its establishment in 2005, the company has grown into the nation’s largest mobile operator, serving over 16 million subscribers and 4.9 million active MoMo…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has reinforced its commitment to Rwanda’s journey of remembrance and healing by donating \$100,000 (RWF131 million) to the Imbuto Foundation. The contribution is part of the company’s long-term pledge to support the preservation of historical records and the strengthening of memorial infrastructure dedicated to honouring the memory of the 1994 genocide against…
Paratus Group has made history by launching Namibia’s first private mobile network, introducing LTE and 5G technologies as part of its 20th anniversary in the country. This milestone positions Paratus as a formidable challenger to state-owned operators that have traditionally dominated the Namibian telecoms market. It also reflects the company’s consistent commitment to innovation and…
