Africa, Middle East lift Orange in Q1 2025 earnings
The telecom giant recorded a robust 12.8% year-on-year revenue growth in the Africa and the Middle East region, which more than compensated for reductions in other markets.
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MTN Group reassigns Rwanda, South Sudan CEOs
The telco says leadership rotation is part of a bigger strategy to support succession planning, drive operational excellence, and advance its Ambition 2025 mission.
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MTN Uganda upgrades network to boost connectivity
With Uganda's digital economy growing, MTN says its infrastructure investment is crucial in closing the connectivity gap.
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Kenya police detain fintech hacker nabbed in $378K cyber heist
Kenyan authorities have detained a 26-year-old man accused of orchestrating a $378 000 cyber-crime against fintech company JamboPay.
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Internet Society announces peering fellowship
Applicants must have at least three years of Internet experience and be based in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, or Asia-Pacific.
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AXIAN backs PayTic's $4m seed round to fuel fintech expansion
PayTic, founded in 2020, is transforming the payment operations sector by offering automated reconciliation solutions.
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Financial inclusion not just a buzzword, says Mukuru boss
Bongani Zamchiya revealed he intends to promote the Mukuru Wallet among the company's three million Zimbabwean clientele.
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Ethio Telecom launches second EV charging station in Addis Ababa
The telco has rolled out its second ultra-fast EV charging station in Addis Ababa, marking a significant step in supporting the country’s growing electric vehicle ecosystem.
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Internet Society appoints Yogesh Khanna as new MD
The new MD will oversee global operations, strategic initiatives, and programme execution to support the organisation's 2030 strategy.
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UN calls for bold action to harness AI's potential in Africa
The UN has offered an ambitious vision for Africa, stating that artificial intelligence has the potential to infuse $2.9 trillion into the economy by 2030, pulling millions out of poverty and emphasising the importance of unified governance approach.
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First AI factory set to transform Africa's digital future
The inaugural Global Artificial Intelligence Summit in Rwanda has sparked interest about plans to build Africa's first AI factory.
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Egyptian startup raises $10m to transform AI-driven data centres
InfiniLink, a Cairo-based semiconductor startup, has raised $10 million in seed funding to develop its optical data connectivity technology for AI-driven data centres.
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AfCFTA challenges innovators to tackle cross-border trade barriers
Young African innovators aged 18-35 are invited to submit digital solutions for cross-border trade challenges, with the chance to win funding, mentorship, and partnerships.