South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Standard Bank, MTN and DHL have announced strategic partnerships aimed at helping SMEs across Sub-Saharan Africa overcome barriers to growth and participate more effectively in regional and global trade. Launched under DHL’s GoTrade programme, the initiatives will focus on challenges including limited access to finance,…
Telna has partnered with Bayobab to accelerate the deployment of travel eSIM services across multiple African markets, combining digital eSIM capabilities with international connectivity infrastructure. The partnership brings together Telna’s CONNECT platform and Bayobab’s IPX capabilities, enabling mobile operators to launch branded travel eSIM services through digital channels while maintaining their local brands. Telna’s platform…
Vodacom Group has announced changes to its board, including the appointment of former Airtel Africa Group CEO Segun Ogunsanya as an independent non-executive director, effective 9 October 2026. Ogunsanya brings more than 35 years of leadership experience across telecommunications, banking, finance, consumer goods and corporate governance. He previously served as Group CEO and Managing Director…
Checkers is expanding the capabilities of its Sixty60 AI shopping assistant, Pixie, with the launch of Smart Chat, adding conversational and multimodal AI features that bring it closer to rival Pick n Pay’s Penny. The upgrade allows customers to interact with Pixie through text, voice and images. Users can upload product photos for identification, turn…
Air Tanzania has selected Sabre to provide the technology platform supporting its next phase of growth as the national carrier moves to modernise its core passenger operations and commercial capabilities. Under the agreement, Air Tanzania will migrate its core passenger operations to Sabre while adopting Sabre Mosaic NDC IT to support an offer-and-order retailing model….
have partnered to make creative tools more accessible to South African consumers, with eligible customers receiving three months of Canva Pro at no additional cost. The offer is available to customers who purchase a 5GB Anytime Data Bundle between 11 August and 31 October 2026. Canva Pro provides access to premium templates, design and video…
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) is moving to automate telecommunications licensing and renewals, with a new digital platform designed to make regulatory services more accessible across the country. Under the planned system, individuals, businesses and other entities will be able to submit telecommunications licence and renewal applications online, reducing the need for applicants outside Monrovia…
Liberia is strengthening regional cooperation on digital transformation and public-sector governance through engagements involving the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), Sierra Leone’s National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA) and Liberia’s Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC). The discussions focused on how digital transformation can improve the efficiency, transparency and accountability of public institutions, while strengthening cooperation between…
