Ethio Telecom, Ericsson ink network expansion deal

The National Bank of Ethiopia has warned against the increasing usage of the Birr in peer-to-peer transactions on various trading platforms.

The alliance enables Ethiopians to access enhanced AI creation tools and make payments directly through M-PESA.

Backed by 50 million subscribers and integrated telebirr payments, the state-owned giant is positioning itself to challenge satellite broadcasters and reshape Ethiopia’s content economy.

African leaders rally behind AI, digital identity and connectivity at the AU Summit, with Ethiopia unveiling plans for a continent-first AI university aimed at accelerating Africa’s technological sovereignty and economic growth.

Ziidi Trader lowers long-standing hurdles and provides regular Kenyans with direct access to investments on the Nairobi Securities Exchange by integrating share trading with M-PESA.

From rural network expansion and cloud systems to digital finance and national ID rollout, the telco's first-half performance shows how it is reinventing itself into a TechCo at the centre of Ethiopia’s digital transformation.

The airline said that the partnership reflects its commitment to driving digital innovation in the aviation industry.

Standard Bank’s financing facilitates Safaricom’s ongoing rollout of digital infrastructure and services in Ethiopia.

The initiative seeks to leverage mobile technology as a practical solution, improving TB treatment adherence by testing SMS reminders, and identifying barriers to digital technology adoption.

The telecom company can now unlock smartphone ownership and provide credit access based on an AI-assisted credit rating algorithm.

Africa's largest carrier has deployed SabreMosaic Airline Retailing, marking a significant digital milestone that will provide an AI-driven experience to millions of African and international travellers.

Authorities have arrested 112 people and frozen 519 bank accounts in a sweeping operation targeting illegal money transfers and crypto networks.