Network International has enabled Apple Pay acceptance for four major banks in Egypt, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital payments transformation. This initiative, part of the Central Bank of Egypt’s third wave of tokenisation licences, highlights the rapid modernization of North Africa’s payment ecosystem and the growing adoption of secure, contactless transactions. The…
Accenture has announced an agreement to acquire Ookla, a global leader in network intelligence, benchmarking, and customer experience analytics. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening Accenture’s capabilities in enterprise connectivity, leveraging data and AI to help clients optimize mission-critical Wi-Fi and 5G networks that support digital operations worldwide. The deal will integrate Ookla’s suite of…
Equinix has announced plans to establish a new data centre in Nigeria, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing commitment to expand digital infrastructure across Africa. The LG3 facility will be Equinix’s third data centre in Lagos and represents the first phase of an ambitious $100 million investment plan aimed at reshaping the continent’s…
Teraco, a Digital Realty company and leading provider of interconnection platforms and vendor-neutral colocation data centres, has completed a major expansion of its CT2 hyperscale facility in Cape Town, boosting the campus’ total critical IT load to 50 megawatts (MW). The expansion adds 32MW of new capacity across eight data halls built over three levels,…
Uganda Airlines has partnered with Bluegrass Digital to completely redesign and rebuild its official website, (http://www.ugandaairlines.com), marking a major step in the national carrier’s digital transformation journey. The initiative goes beyond a simple refresh, representing a full-scale rebuild aimed at modernizing the airline’s online presence, streamlining the booking process, and delivering a faster, more intuitive…
Morocco has officially launched 5G connectivity, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey. The three main telecom operators — Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and Inwi — have switched on their fifth-generation networks, providing ultra-fast and reliable connectivity across the Kingdom. This rollout comes just weeks ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations…
Nokia has announced the appointment of Kristen Pressner as Chief People Officer and member of the Group Leadership Team, effective 1 May 2026. This strategic appointment highlights Nokia’s commitment to strengthening its global human resources capabilities and driving a transformative people-centric culture across the organization. Pressner’s role will be pivotal in supporting Nokia’s evolution in…
Airtel Money and FNB Zambia have launched a groundbreaking partnership that enables customers to make direct payments from their mobile wallets at any FNB Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal. This initiative marks a significant milestone in Zambia’s journey toward financial inclusion, bridging the gap between mobile money users and traditional banking infrastructure. By allowing seamless, cardless transactions,…
