Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Urges Greater Interoperability Across Digital Africa.

Safaricom Ethiopia has highlighted the importance of interoperability, inclusive digital infrastructure and sustainable investment in supporting Ethiopia’s digital economy. Speaking at the GSMA Workshop on Digital Africa, Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Wim Vanhelleputte emphasised the need for a connected and inclusive digital ecosystem aligned with the country’s Digital Ethiopia 2030 agenda and National Digital Payments Strategy….

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DHL, Standard Bank, MTN and dtic Join Forces to Expand SME Trade in Africa

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,…

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Telna and Bayobab Boost Travel eSIM Access Across Africa

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…

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Former Airtel Africa CEO Segun Ogunsanya Appointed at Vodacom

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…

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Air Tanzania Strengthens Technology Capabilities Through Sabre Partnership

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….

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Liberia Telecoms Authority Streamlines Licensing Through Digital Automation

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…

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