Senegal moves to safeguard digital infrastructure
As rapid connectivity outpaces legal frameworks across Africa, Senegal is stepping up with a new bill presented by ICT minister Samba Diouf to overhaul national cyber security architecture through a tiered risk-management model.
Safaricom appoints Vodacom execs Cassim, Mbungela to board
The company has appointed two senior Vodacom Group executives, Mariam Cassim and Matimba Mbungela, as non-executive directors.
SADC puts spotlight on AI data governance
Southern African nations align data governance frameworks to prevent becoming passive consumers of foreign AI technologies.
AI tool usage reaches 72% at Standard Bank
Africa's largest lender embeds generative artificial intelligence across employee workflows and client touchpoints.
MTN adds AI job board to skills portal
Pan-African operator integrates career matching features into its training platform to boost youth employment.
Usability shapes Africa's stablecoin future
Africa needs safer access points, better monitoring, compliance standards, and rules that protect users without cutting them off from tools they find useful, WeFi co-founder says.
Yasemin Bedir takes helm of MasterCard EEMEA region
MasterCard appoints Yasemin Bedir as president of Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, effective 1 September.
Kenya’s NSE plots East Africa's first AI-focused ETF
The Exchange looks to launch ETF before the end of the year.
Absa speeds up debt review with AI
Automated document processing cuts turnaround times for over-indebted South African consumers.
MTN closes in on key infrastructure landlord status
MTN Group moves closer to full ownership of IHS Towers after shareholders approve a $2,2 billion acquisition.
FAO, Smart Africa launch farming challenge
A new $50 000 grant aims to scale practical AI solutions for African smallholder farmers.
AI transforms Africa’s cybercrime economy
Reported cybercrime losses more than doubled from $192 million in 2024 to $484 million in 2025, driven mainly by AI-enabled scams, credential harvesting and automated social engineering campaigns.
Datatec unit expands with Loial deal
Acquisition expands Logicalis USA footprint and cybersecurity capabilities in the US Southwest.