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Adobe is expanding its African footprint through a new distribution agreement with Redington.

The new MD brings more than 30 years of executive experience to the role, with a background spanning telecommunications, information technology and financial services.

The system is forecast to lower communication costs, speed up data exchange and keep local internet traffic within the country. It is a component of the Digital Uganda Strategy and Vision 2040.

The strategic partnership targets 5G, AI and cloud-driven infrastructure to expand connectivity and digital finance, positioning Africa for faster, more inclusive digital transformation.

The architect of M-PESA’s continental growth leaves Safaricom and Vodacom in March 2026 to spearhead Absa’s digital banking push, marking a major leadership shift in Africa’s fintech landscape.

African students currently make up about 5% of the MBA class, according to INSEASD, which also pointed out the school has a clear ambition to increase representation from Africa

Airtel Nigeria unveils major upgrades in fibre, 4G and 5G infrastructure as part of a quality-of-service drive aimed at improving connectivity, strengthening resilience and supporting Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy.

More than 200 Kenyan creators earned $350,000 (Sh45.1 million) in brand deals during TikTok’s first year of formal commercial operations, highlighting how short-form video is transforming marketing and youth entrepreneurship.