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Engineering resilience into Africa’s energy future
Africa’s energy transition is often discussed in terms of generation capacity, investment pipelines, and megawatts added to the grid. While these metrics matter, they only tell part of the story. The real challenge facing the continent is not simply producing…
ILO, Microsoft Launch Digital Skills Programme for Refugee Youth in Kenya
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with Microsoft, Power Learn Project Africa, the Government of the Netherlands and the Turkana County Government, has launched a new digital skills and employment programme aimed at improving job opportunities for refugee and…
MTN Appoints Jerry Soko as CEO of MTN Eswatini
MTN Group has appointed Jerry Soko as Chief Executive Officer of its Eswatini operations, effective 1 July 2026, following seven months in the role on an acting basis. The appointment forms part of a broader leadership renewal across the group…
Vodacom and Amazon SA Launch First-of-Its-Kind Partnership in South Africa
Vodacom South Africa has partnered with Amazon South Africa to offer customers expanded benefits through Amazon Prime, an all-in-one membership programme that provides members an unparalleled combination of unlimited free delivery, savings, and entertainment benefits. With this launch, Vodacom customers…
Paystack Launches Early Access AI Checkout In Nigeria
Paystack today announced the early access launch of Paystack Index, an experimental product developed by Paystack with product support from TSG Labs, the venture studio and emerging technology arm of The Stack Group. Paystack Index builds on existing Paystack products,…
Master Power Technologies Unveils Customer Experience Centre in Midrand
Master Power Technologies, a pan-African leader in turnkey data center and critical power solutions, has opened its high-tech Customer Experience Centre, which also serves as its new regional headquarters in Midrand. Founded in 1999 by electrical engineer Menno Parsons, MPT…
KCB Bank and Inchcape Kenya to Mechanize the Agricultural Sector
KCB Bank and Inchcape Kenya have joined forces in a strategic partnership to make agricultural mechanization more accessible and affordable for those purchasing New Holland tractors. Through the partnership, farmers will access up to 95% financing which also includes purchase…
BCS Consultancy Strengthens Global Footprint with New South African Office
South Africa is a well-established and strategically important data centre market in Africa, with thriving hyperscale and colocation operations, expanding cloud regions, and a robust professional services ecosystem that can handle large-scale digital infrastructure projects. Market forecasts estimate the South…
MTN Group Fintech Launches MoMo Financial Aid Kit in Zandspruit
Across MTN Group, the 2026 edition of 21 Days of Y’elloCare is anchored in a shared purpose: mobilizing employee volunteers to deliver meaningful, community-led impact where it matters most. This year’s campaign, themed Expanding Equitable Health for Every Community, brings employees…
Binance Appoints New General Manager for Africa
Binance has appointed Sammy Mutua as General Manager for Africa, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting the growth of digital asset markets across Sub-Saharan Africa. Based in Nairobi, Sammy will spearhead Binance’s regional strategy, market development, regulatory engagement, and building…
South Africa Tops Africa for Digital Fraud Rate in 2025
South Africa recorded the highest rate of suspected digital fraud among African countries analysed in 2025, with 3.0% of transactions involving consumers flagged as potentially fraudulent. This figure is slightly below the global average of 3.8%, according to the TransUnion…
Xiaomi Introduces the New Xiaomi 17T with Leica Camera
Xiaomi is proud to announce the upcoming arrival of the all-new Xiaomi 17T, a flagship smartphone designed to redefine mobile photography, creativity, and premium smartphone experience for South African consumers. More than just a smartphone, Xiaomi 17T is a storytelling…
Transforming global finance – leveraging African innovation to power emerging market economies
Emerging markets in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia are rapidly embracing digital finance, driven by demand for inclusion and fintech innovation. Africa, in particular, has leapfrogged legacy banking with mobile-first platforms and stablecoin adoption, building resilient, scalable financial infrastructure…
Ethio telecom Extends 4G LTE Coverage to 52 Towns Across Ethiopia
Ethio telecom has expanded its 4G LTE mobile broadband network to 52 additional towns across Ethiopia, extending high-speed connectivity to communities spanning Oromia, Amhara, Southern Ethiopia, Gambella, Benishangul-Gumuz, Harari, Somali, Tigray and Afar regions. According to details released by the…
Rosebank College Rebrands to Rosebank International
Advtech announced the rebranding of Rosebank College to Rosebank International (RI), reflecting the institution’s growing footprint outside South Africa. The change aligns the brand’s local name and visual identity to its existing overseas operation in Ghana and paves the way…
Somalia Launches Smartphone Financing Model Targeting Low-income Users
Hormuud Telecom, Somalia’s telecom operator, has partnered with Mogadishu-based Get-Phone to launch a smartphone financing programme aimed at helping low-income users access smartphones for the first time. In many low-income markets, both smartphone devices and data are expensive relative to…
