Namibia’s telecom sector has reached a remarkable milestone, generating over N$800 million ($43 million) in data revenue in Q3 2024. This surge highlights the nation’s rapid digital transformation and reflects a broader trend across Africa, where data services are becoming the dominant revenue stream for telecom companies. With data now accounting for 70% of total…
Whale Cloud and Alipay+ have announced the extension of their strategic partnership at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, reinforcing their commitment to driving digital transformation across industries. This collaboration brings together Whale Cloud’s expertise in telecommunications software solutions and Alipay+’s cutting-edge e-wallet and digitalisation technologies, enabling businesses to build next-generation mobile payment and…
Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile have announced a groundbreaking partnership to launch a jointly owned European satellite service business, SatCo. This venture aims to deliver 100% geographic mobile broadband coverage across Europe, ensuring consumers and businesses stay connected even in the most remote areas. SatCo will enable mobile network operators (MNOs) to seamlessly integrate space-based…
Flutterwave has officially secured a Payment System License to operate in Zambia, marking a significant milestone in its Pan-African expansion strategy. This new license enables the fintech company to offer mobile money services to enterprises in Zambia, helping businesses streamline transactions, reduce costs, and scale efficiently both locally and internationally. With mobile money adoption contributing…
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4.5, its latest AI model, in a research preview for Pro users and developers worldwide. This cutting-edge model introduces significant advancements in pattern recognition, creative insight generation, and emotional intelligence, making interactions feel more natural and intuitive. The company has also emphasized improvements in understanding user intent, making GPT-4.5 a more reliable…
The AI Innovation Summit, organized by Datamellon, underscored how artificial intelligence is transforming business operations through efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth. This landmark event not only highlighted the potential of AI and cloud technologies but also marked Datamellon’s official expansion into East Africa. With Kenya emerging as a thriving tech hub, the company aims to…
Ethio telecom continues to drive Ethiopia’s digital transformation with the expansion of its 5G network to Jimma City. This milestone marks another step in the company’s commitment to providing high-speed connectivity, fostering innovation, and unlocking economic opportunities. Since launching the country’s first 5G network in Addis Ababa in 2022, Ethio telecom has extended its reach…
The Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025 celebrated the entrepreneurs and ventures shaping the continent’s tech landscape, recognizing their groundbreaking contributions across multiple sectors. The awards were presented during the seventh edition of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, powered by Raenest, which convened over 1,600 tech leaders from more than 65 countries to foster business and innovation….
