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MTN's $5.2bn capital paves way for fintech future

Africa’s telecom giant pairs digital finance acquisitions with infrastructure scale to build an integrated platform ecosystem.
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Stablecoins, rising stars of African financial revolution

This evolution is already driving more institutional participation and long-term investment, but it also raises the standards for compliance, governance, and consumer safeguards.
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Zambia strengthens Finland innovation ties

A memorandum of understanding is being negotiated to strengthen bilateral relations.
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East African telcos seal cross-border fibre corridor deal

Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom and Sudatel Group have signed a binding Horizon Fibre agreement to build a high-capacity terrestrial data route linking Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan.
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MTN wants to acquire 75% of IHS shares

The telco said it will continue to explore options to unlock value from its investment in IHS and remains committed to its disciplined capital allocation framework.
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5 Feb

Senegal embraces Starlink to connect the future

Elon Musk, SpaceX's CEO and chief engineer, announced the development on Wednesday.
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400 MTN leaders unite for Africa's digital evolution

The executives are gathered to align on priorities, assess performance and reinforce accountability across diverse and complex markets.
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AfricArena unveils 7th State of Tech in Africa report

The report provides an in-depth analysis of the African tech ecosystem, highlighting key trends, challenges, and opportunities.
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Cassava, AXON Networks to launch OaaS platform

Customers and service providers will leverage AXON’s AI-ready, real-time, multi-tenant, digital twin-enabled platform across Cassava’s high-speed fibre backbone.
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New alliance boosts African robotics market

Micropolis Robotics appoints AfricAI as its exclusive continental partner, prohibiting direct sales, alternative distributors, or third-party agents.
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How TikTok king from Senegal built $900m global empire

Khaby Lame has turned TikTok fame into a $900 million business deal. His leap from influencer to equity-holding owner marks a defining moment for Africa’s place in the global creator economy.
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23 Jan

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.
 
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