Safaricom PLC has partnered with iXAfrica Data Centres, Kenya’s leading hyperscale-ready data centre operator, to introduce East Africa’s first AI-ready data centre services, tailored for enterprise and cloud solutions. This collaboration equips businesses and government clients with scalable, cost-effective solutions for data storage, backup,...
M-PESA, the mobile money platform jointly powered by Vodacom and Safaricom, has once again demonstrated its dominance in Africa’s digital financial services space by processing over $450.8 billion in transaction value during the financial year ended March 2025. The latest figures, released as part...
IHS Holding Limited, one of the world’s largest independent owners and operators of shared telecommunications infrastructure, has announced an agreement to sell its Rwandan subsidiary, IHS Rwanda Limited, to Paradigm Tower Ventures. The deal, which includes the transfer of approximately 1,465 tower sites, is...
Huawei has held its 2024 edition of Africa Connect, focusing on the impact the of digital era in sectors like finance, transportation, internet service provision (ISP) and Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. Held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa,...
Having boasted over 40,000 towers across 10 markets, IHS Towers CEO, Sam Darwish addressed the telecom industry’s pressing challenges in meeting the growing global demand for data connectivity. He emphasized the critical need for robust infrastructure, leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support the increasing...
In a groundbreaking move towards enhancing transactional security, Avanti Communications, a global leader in multi-orbit connectivity services, has successfully conducted a satellite connectivity test with BankservAfrica and Capitec Bank in South Africa This pivotal test marks a significant advancement in the realm of digital...
Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited (BTCL) is undergoing a strategic transformation from a traditional telecommunications entity to a leading digital e-commerce business. This decisive move was part of the telecom’s 2022-2025 strategic plan, aimed to position the country’s premier digital services provider, focusing on e-health,...
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), as part of its digital innovation and expansion, has partnered with Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), to provide a robust processing platform for the hosting and issuing of cards. DTB,...
Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has licensed 51 cybersecurity companies, marking a drastic move towards aligning the West African nation’s cybersecurity standards with global frameworks. This initiative makes Ghana the first country in Africa and the second globally, after Singapore, to implement a comprehensive...
Preparations are in top gear as leaders in digitization will be honoured at the 8th Africa Digital Economy Awards on 10th November 2023 at the Emara Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. Following 7 successful editions in West Africa, ADEA moves to Kenya in...