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Vodacom Group appoints Ayman Essam, a 20-year telecom veteran, as Chief Officer: External Affairs. Essam will lead external affairs strategy across eight African markets, strengthening stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and Vodacom’s commitment to digital innovation and sustainable growth.

The Masiyiwa family reflects on the home where Econet Wireless and the Higherlife Foundation were born, celebrating decades of...

At the launch of National ICT Week in Accra, Ghana’s government unveiled new policies, partnerships, and investments aimed at positioning...

In this debut episode, MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, sits down with Business Day and Financial Mail’s Mudiwa Gavaza, to unpack MTN’s 2025 Interim Results and dive into some of the biggest themes shaping the future of telecoms and technology in Africa.

Fintech giant Interswitch has been accredited as an Access Point Provider for the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s mandatory e-invoicing...

For Lemonade Payments, that trust rests on a less-visible hero: Quality Assurance.

Start-up Bunce is reshaping how telecoms, fintech, and retail players interact with users—moving from mass broadcasts to timely, behaviour-based communication that directly drives revenue and retention.

From weak training to unregulated AI use, a new KnowBe4 study finds African organisations are mistaking awareness for true resilience.

Absa Bank is strengthening its digital payments capabilities through a strategic partnership with Network International, aiming to drive innovation and financial inclusion across Africa.

A week ahead of its H1 results, Africa’s largest telco signals a return to profitability, powered by data and fintech growth across its key markets. MTN Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda are leading the charge, offering shareholders renewed optimism.

Two of Africa’s biggest telecom operators join forces to expand high-speed connectivity in Mozambique, Tanzania, and the DRC in a move...

With crypto adoption booming in Africa, Binance is cautioning users to avoid unlicensed platforms, use strong security, and be wary of unsolicited messages. The exchange says education is the best defence against deepfake-driven fraud.

From SIM swaps to identity theft, fraudsters are exploiting Africa’s rapid shift to digital finance. Chenosis says integrating mobile...

Vodacom has completed the country’s first native 5G voice call, marking a major leap in mobile technology with faster call setup times and crystal-clear audio.

Mary Wachuka Maina, a Kenyan-Canadian software engineer, claims her passport was mysteriously cancelled after suing top aides to President Ruto over a $2.3 million contract for a social media surveillance tool linked to the 2027 elections. Her legal team calls it state intimidation.

Minister George challenged the new GDNR board to reclaim full control of Ghana's country code top-level domain (.gh), arguing it represents forward-thinking management reforms. ‎

South African women face systematic inequities, such as a 30% salary difference and single motherhood.

The KnowBe4 Africa Human Risk Management Report 2025 reveals mismatches between leadership belief and employee reality.

The youth-led Empire Partner Foundation, has been in operation since 2016, collaborates with developers on scalable concepts to create innovative solutions leveraging technology.

By Nhlanhla Muthe PalmPay, Africa’s rising fintech powerhouse, has been named one of the world’s top 300 fintech firms by CNBC and...