Google and the World Bank Group have announced a groundbreaking strategic alliance poised to accelerate digital transformation across emerging markets. This partnership represents a convergence of technology, finance, and philanthropy, with the shared vision of building accessible, AI-driven public digital infrastructure to bridge the global digital divide and ignite inclusive economic growth. By combining Google’s…
Hayo has officially launched a transformative end-to-end eSIM platform designed to empower mobile network operators (MNOs) to transition from legacy SIM infrastructure to a fully digital, eSIM-first model. This white-label solution enables telecom operators to deliver eSIM services under their own brand, accelerating time-to-market, enhancing customer ownership, and reducing the financial and logistic challenges associated…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia has taken a decisive step in empowering small and medium-sized enterprises by launching a new SME digital platform designed to accelerate growth, enhance competitiveness, and drive innovation. This initiative is a strategic contribution to Zambia’s broader digital transformation agenda, offering entrepreneurs a centralised portal that simplifies access to essential digital tools….
Bayobab, the digital infrastructure subsidiary of MTN Group, has entered a strategic partnership with US-based Seekr Technologies to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence-as-a-Service (AIaaS) across Africa. This collaboration aims to empower both public and private sector institutions with scalable, trustworthy AI solutions tailored to address digital governance, citizen engagement, public safety, and enterprise innovation….
Madica has taken a strategic leap in advancing Africa’s innovation landscape through its latest investment in two AI-powered startups from North Africa, expanding its mission to foster inclusive growth within underserved tech ecosystems. The selected startups, Anavid from Tunisia and Hypeo AI from Morocco, will receive up to $200,000 in funding and enter Madica’s intensive…
Akwa Ibom State is positioning itself as a leading hub for agricultural innovation with the launch of the Nigeria Climate-Smart Village Programme (CSV-P), a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing food security, boosting economic growth, and promoting environmental sustainability. Spearheaded by AgroGreen Dynamics in partnership with the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN) and…
Nigeria’s journey toward a cashless economy continues to accelerate, with electronic payment transactions surging to $256 billion by July 2025, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This marks a remarkable leap from the $187 billion recorded in August 2024—signaling not only growing public trust in digital financial systems but also the rapid evolution…
Pick n Pay has appointed Kerry Janse van Rensburg as its new Head of Digital Operations, marking a pivotal step in the retailer’s next phase of digital transformation. Her appointment underscores Pick n Pay’s commitment to redefining how customers interact with the brand—both in-store and online—by creating a unified, data-driven, and customer-centric digital ecosystem. Kerry’s…
