Safaricom on Monday announced the adoption of Red Hat OpenShift as the foundational platform for its apps, including the popular M-PESA mobile payment system. Already, Safaricom’s transactions across Africa exceed $314 billion annually, with over 45 million subscribers and 51 million M-PESA users. By 2025, Safaricom aims to establish itself as Africa’s foremost technology-driven company. […]

MTN Ghana handed over a cutting-edge ICT centre to Yilo Krobo Senior High School on Thursday, February 27, stating it had identified a digital learning gap that the centre could breach. Yilo Krobo Senior High School is situated in Somanya, the Eastern Region of Ghana. The facility was set up with 40 modern computers to […]

MTN Ghana reported a total revenue of GHS17.9 billion in 2024 which is a 34.4 percent increase from 13.3 billion in 2023. Overall service revenue increased by 34.5 percent year-on-year to GHS17.9 billion in 2024 from GHS13.3 billion in 2023 exceeding its medium-term growth target. The robust expansion of digital services, mobile money (MoMo), and […]

Credit Bank Plc has introduced the Sacco Cash Pickup Portal Remittance Service in collaboration with SACCOS that would enable seamless cross-border remittances for Kenyans in rural areas. The unveiling of the initiative took place in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County, on Thursday. The 14 Skyline SACCO locations located in Nakuru, Baringo, Trans Nzoia, and Nandi counties […]

Airtel Africa Chairman, Sunil Bharti Mitta, declared that the firm would support Nigeria’s 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) program, promising to train 25,000 young Nigerians in digital skills in 80 local government areas. In a statement posted via Airtel Africa’s LinkedIn page on Friday, it claimed that Airtel Africa’s Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal, and CEO […]

Telecom Egypt ended 2024 with a record-breaking revenue of EGP 82 billion ($1.6 billion) with a growth of over 45 percent and a significant increase of its customer base across all services. According to the report released on Thursday, the main driver of the 45 percent YoY increase in total revenue was the 48 percent […]

On Monday, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially launched Senegal’s ambitious digital strategy, the “New Deal Technologique,” at the Abdou Diouf International Conference Center (CICAD) in Diamniadio. This initiative will propel Senegal into a leading position in Africa’s digital economy by 2034. Read also: GBC seeks collaboration with NCA to improve telecom, broadcasting services in Ghana […]

The International Telecommunication Union and Nigeria have urged international cooperation to address the growing damage and disruptions to underwater cables, cautioning that such occurrences threaten the expansion and viability of the global digital economy. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, called for international efforts to prioritise submarine cable resilience during […]

On Wednesday, Ethio Telecom announced the state-of-the-art cloud-based core banking system, which will transform how financial institutions run their businesses. The company has effectively put in place a core banking solution that gives savings and credit cooperatives and microfinance organisations access to cutting-edge digital financial technology. By simplifying operations, enhancing customer satisfaction, and expanding service […]

UNICEF has announced the implementation of machine learning technologies to enhance immunisation programs across Central and West Africa.  This initiative was launched on Wednesday as part of the “Reach the Unreached” (RTU) pilot program in countries such as Cameroon, Chad, Guinea, and Mali. Harnessing technology for immunisation The RTU initiative leverages machine learning to analyse […]

Zydii, a leading digital workforce platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Venture for Africa (VFA), a talent accelerator, to introduce a comprehensive Go-to-Market strategy course tailored for African businesses.  This collaboration aims to equip businesses with the necessary tools to navigate real challenges, from market entry to regional expansion. Zydii and Venture for Africa […]

An overdue power bill of $23.1 million (KES 3 billion) has caused Nairobi County officials to cut fibre optic connections from Kenya Power’s utility poles, affecting internet access for households, businesses, and schools. The bill is acknowledged by the county administration, but they maintain that Kenya Power still owes them money for outstanding parking fees, […]

On Tuesday, Ghana and Rwanda made a groundbreaking announcement by launching Africa’s first License Passporting Framework. This innovative initiative is designed to streamline cross-border fintech operations by eliminating duplicative licensing requirements for fintech companies operating between the two countries. Ghana-Rwanda framework streamlines fintech expansion The License Passporting Framework allows fintech companies licensed in either Ghana […]

Flutterwave has formally obtained a Zambian payment system license to conduct business there. The company announced on Thursday that with this new license, Flutterwave is better positioned to provide Zambian businesses with safe, reasonably priced mobile money services that promote economic growth and financial inclusion while facilitating domestic and international trade. Read also: Tech Unite […]

Mindware, a leading IT solutions distributor in the Middle East and Africa, announced on Monday that it had opened a new office in Kenya, which will serve as its East African headquarters. This strategic move is part of Mindware’s expansion strategy to strengthen its regional presence and provide world-class IT solutions to its growing network […]

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Africa are rapidly adopting digital payments and innovative financial solutions to drive business growth and resilience, according to the latest Mastercard SME Confidence Index. Released on February 20, 2025, the report highlights how SMEs in Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco are leveraging digitalisation to enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, […]

On Wednesday, a high-level delegation of 11 representatives from the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) was received by the National Communications Authority (NCA) at the NCA Tower. The delegation travelled to Ghana under the direction of Daud Suleman, Director General of MACRA, in order to examine the technical architecture of the NCA’s Broadcasting Monitoring Centre […]

Organisers of the 2025 Africa Tech Summit Awards on Tuesday announced a list of winners. The summit, which took place in Nairobi on February 12 and 13, 2025, honoured innovators and businesses influencing the continent’s tech sector. The event, powered by Raenest, brought together more than 1,600 tech leaders from over 65 countries to promote […]

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, dLocal, a leading cross-border payment platform, and AZA Finance, a fintech company specialising in payments and foreign exchange in Africa, have formed a strategic partnership to expand their service capabilities through mutual cross-selling. The collaboration combines dLocal’s payment infrastructure with AZA Finance’s foreign exchange capabilities and regional licenses, benefiting customers […]

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced a partnership with the Mohinani Group Limited to establish Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) recycling plants in Ghana and Nigeria on February 12. This initiative, backed by a $37 million loan, will reduce plastic waste, create jobs, and enhance local economies. Read also: P1 Ventures bets big on Africa’s future with […]