MTN Group gets new exec for IT core design
Shoyinka Shodunke's new role will include leading the development and execution of standardised and artificial intelligence-enhanced IT architectures across the company's footprint.
Flutterwave stablecoin wallets poised to disrupt the market
The company says in order to boost business growth in Africa, we must make it secure, accessible, and affordable for businesses to accept all types of regulated payment methods, including stablecoin.
Gates, OpenAI unite for $50m AI health initiative in Africa
As global aid budgets shrink, the Gates Foundation and OpenAI have launched a $50 million AI-driven health initiative starting in Rwanda.
Paymentology welcomes ex-Ozow exec Moodley
She will focus on enhancing the company's programme management capabilities and strengthening relationships with customers.
Telkom CEO urges Africa to close digital gap
From shared infrastructure to reliable power and transport, Telkom CEO says Africa’s digital transformation will only succeed if leaders move beyond ambition to execution, warning at Davos that AI and advanced services are meaningless without universal connectivity.
New Africa data alliance to supercharge brain research
The announcement was made at a global South dinner alongside the World Economic Forum Annual meeting.
Saudi Sudanese taps Network for digital overhaul
Under the arrangement, Network will provide Saudi Sudanese Bank with a complete suite of end-to-end digital payment processing services.
Masakhane initiative to tackle Africa’s digital language gap
The hub wants African innovators to create inclusive AI datasets for 50 under-represented languages, ultimately bridging the digital divide.
Spacecoin strikes major deals to launch satellite internet
Partnerships include a transmission license in Kenya for satellite IoT monitoring and connectivity expansion and continued work under an existing license in Nigeria.
Starlink license drama, Musk sets off global debate again
The billionaire made a serious allegation on Thursday evening through the X platform, saying that the refusal to grant Starlink license was due to his race rather than regulatory or technical requirements.
African voices unite against Grok's AI image abuse
From Johannesburg to Lagos, African influencers and researchers are pushing back against Grok’s misuse, as concerns grow over consent, online abuse and weak AI safeguards.
REX intros blockchain tokenisation for carbon market in Africa
The company is delivering multi-country carbon solutions and powering global decarbonisation with blockchain tokenisation.
Acer expands e-mobility portfolio
The company expands its growing e-mobility portfolio, by delivering more options for navigating urban environments.