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Vodacom's 18-year legal battle ends with settlement in Please Call Me case
Vodacom has finally reached a confidential settlement with Kenneth Makate, the creator of the iconic “Please Call Me” service. The landmark case highlights the value of ideas, innovation, and fair compensation in South Africa’s corporate landscape.
3 days ago2 min read


Standard Bank paves the way for South Africa's SMEs at the Future Trust Summit
South Africa's most promising entrepreneurs will gather in Johannesburg next month to compete for millions of dollars in business investment at the 2025 South African Future Trust Summit
Nov 12 min read


How Empire Partner Foundation is pioneering new era of innovative altruism
The annual EPF Tech Awards recognise and celebrate technology's ability to drive social impact and inclusive innovation throughout Africa.
Oct 303 min read


Tanzania's National Health Portal: A Leap Towards Better Health Data Access
The redesigned site offers a centralised, user-friendly space for accessing routine health data, surveys, reports, and theme insights.
Oct 272 min read


Citi, Coinbase join forces to transform digital asset payment landscape
Citi and Coinbase are collaborating to develop digital asset payment capabilities for institutional clients.
Oct 272 min read


Mobile operators push for greater access to smartphones in Africa
By Dumisani Sigogo The initiative, which is part of the GSMA Handset Affordability Coalition, aims to advance digital inclusion across the continent by lowering the cost of smartphone ownership. A new industry-wide initiative has been unveiled today in Rwanda aiming to boost digital inclusion by lowering barriers to smartphone ownership in Africa The industry body of telcos, the GSMA, in collaboration with six of Africa’s largest mobile operators – Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethi
Oct 212 min read


Overcoming roadblocks to ignite Africa's digital revolution
Vivek Badrinath, Director General of the GSMA, in his opening speech at GSMA MWC25 Kigali today.
Oct 212 min read


Kenya’s Ruto joins AI revolution with Master’s programme enrollment
Ruto confirmed his enrolment while speaking at the launch of Phase One of Konza Smart City's infrastructure. The President underlined the government's commit-ment to extending access to affordable, technologically advanced higher education.
Oct 132 min read


Empowering African start-ups, researchers with Meta's Llama impact grant at UNGA80
By Nhlanhla Muthe Meta has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s digital future with the 2025 Llama Impact Grant, empowering local...
Sep 272 min read
Payments in Africa: Instant, integrated and inclusive
Africa is building momentum in intra-continental trade, driven by regional payment systems and integration frameworks.
Sep 43 min read


Vodacom appoints telecom veteran Ayman Essam to drive external affairs strategy
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.
Aug 282 min read


Beyond Bugs: How QA at Lemonade Payments builds unshakable trust in fintech
For Lemonade Payments, that trust rests on a less-visible hero: Quality Assurance.
Aug 182 min read


Vodacom makes South Africa’s first native 5G voice call
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.
Aug 82 min read


How to automate without losing the human
In the Business to Consumer market, the increasing popularity of the internet meant that email became a viable and cost-effective channel for businesses to reach consumers directly.
Jul 104 min read


Nigeria outgrows cash as fintech revolution redefines financial access
Nigeria’s digital payment surge is reshaping the country’s financial landscape, with over $850 million in transactions and 90% mobile penetration in 2024
Jul 42 min read
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