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iiDENTIFii gets Bloomberg recognition

Bloomberg's start-up to watch list 2025 acknowledges solutions-oriented companies addressing local challenges such as health care, food storage, and banking services.
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17 Jun

African MPs seek answers from telcos on quality of service

Lawmakers have expressed concerns about the impact of inconsistent connectivity, particularly in rural areas where mobile communication is important for emergencies and essential services.
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10 Jun

Higher education provider STADIO unveils own MVNO

The institution says the exorbitant cost of mobile data remains a key obstacle to education, particularly for students at higher learning academies, thus it has launched its own mobile network.
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9 Jun

China to strengthen tech relations with South Africa

A high-level meeting is planned to evaluate existing scientific, technological, and innovation collaboration between China and South Africa, as well as explore new areas for prospective partnership.
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FlySafair dives into AI with Lindi, the travel agent

The airline says the move ushers in a new era of travel customer service via AI-powered travel agent.
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6 Jun

Kenya ranks first in ICT regulation in Africa

The International Telecommunications Union ranked the East African country first in its most recent ICT Regulatory Tracker.
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North Africa dominates smartphone shipments

Africa's smartphone market began 2025 on a strong note, with regional shipments increasing for the eighth straight quarter, according to Canalys.
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26 May

MTN gets inducted into inaugural Brand Africa Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame honour, introduced this year by Brand Africa, recognises companies that have exhibited consistent excellence and influence on the continent over the last decade.
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South Africa, Tanzania deepen scientific alliance

South Africa's National Research Foundation and Tanzania's Commission for Science and Technology recently signed an agreement to strengthen scientific partnership.
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20 May 2025

Fintech investor Crossfin expands into Singapore

Crossfin, a South African-based fintech investor, has formed a new investment vehicle in Singapore.
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16 May 2025

AI projected to add $1,5 trillion in Africa by 2030

A new SAP report, produced following research conducted in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, also predicts that 230 million new digital jobs will be created in Africa.