MTN Côte d'Ivoire established a partnership with ride-hailing platform Yango to support drivers across the West African nation. The telecommunications provider offers enhanced connectivity solutions and cost reductions to Yango's driver network. Partner drivers gain access to unlimited data services, specialized fleet communication packages, and discounted rates for internet and messaging. The collaboration generates monthly savings of at least 10,000 CFA francs for participating drivers. This arrangement advances MTN's vision of creating comprehensive connectivity throughout the region.
MTN Business Managing Director Honoré Kouamé welcomed the opportunity to serve Yango's driver community with tailored telecommunications products. The...
Truecaller selected Saraswati Agarwal for Regional Sales Head of Ad Solutions across the Middle East and Africa region. The communications platform strengthens its advertising portfolio through this appointment. Agarwal brings fifteen years of experience from Bloomberg, CNN, and ITP Media Group. Her background spans luxury, digital, and media sectors with proven revenue growth. The University of Mumbai graduate holds a degree in Electronics and Telecommunications.
The company maintains strong market positions in Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya. Truecaller operates with thirty-four strategic partners throughout the region. The platform serves millions of users across these African markets. Brand advertisers seek effective...
Minister Solly Malatsi announced that South Africa's Department of Communications and Digital Technologies seeks public input on proposed media regulations. The government published a Draft White Paper addressing Audio and Audiovisual Media Services and Online Safety through constitutional requirements. Officials aim to modernize broadcasting and digital content oversight amid changing technology landscapes. The policy framework targets streaming platforms and internet safety measures for citizens. Public participation ensures comprehensive regulatory development across media sectors.
Citizens have thirty days from Government Gazette publication to submit written feedback on the proposed regulations. The department may reject...
The mpox outbreak has expanded across Africa, affecting 26 countries compared to seven nations a year ago. Two distinct clades complicate containment efforts, with Clade I causing higher mortality rates while Clade IIB spreads through sexual transmission in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Health officials face mounting challenges as new sub-strains emerge throughout the continent. Africa CDC prepares to address these threats through enhanced knowledge management systems.
The Africa Health Knowledge Management Portal will centralize data, research, and policy information for public health stakeholders. This platform operates across continental, regional, and member state levels through the Africa CDC and five Regional...
Manufacturing software company SYSPRO formed an alliance with British artificial intelligence integration specialist Versori. The collaboration advances SYSPRO's goal of becoming the most connected enterprise resource planning provider for mid-market businesses. Versori's platform will enable SYSPRO to deliver rapid integration deployments while fostering innovation across customer and partner networks. The partnership represents a significant advancement in SYSPRO's technological capabilities. Both companies expect the alliance to transform how manufacturers and distributors connect their business systems.
SYSPRO plans to release 25 ready-made integrations within six months through this partnership. These connectors will serve...
Standard Bank Group Technology established a STEAM Coding challenge across KwaZulu-Natal through collaboration with the Kuunda Disrupt Programme and Gordon Road Girls School. The program engages 126 students from 21 primary schools designated as quintelle levels 4 and 5. These educational institutions typically lack computer laboratories and technology training resources. This initiative represents the second major regional partnership of its kind. Previous efforts during 2024 successfully reached 18 schools throughout the province.
Each participating school receives Raspberry Pi and Microbit equipment alongside dedicated technical mentorship. Students complete monthly coding modules that culminate in a graduation ceremony scheduled...
Absa extended its strategic alliance with Visa to enhance digital payment systems throughout African markets beyond South Africa. The companies formalized this agreement during a Johannesburg ceremony, strengthening their longstanding collaboration on financial innovation and inclusion initiatives. Their partnership targets digital infrastructure development, small business support, and customer-focused payment solutions. The alliance has previously introduced groundbreaking services like Visa Direct transfers and premium metal card offerings across multiple African nations. Absa Pay digital wallets expanded payment options, particularly advancing Mauritius market capabilities.
The partnership delivered Visa Business Credit Cards in...
Nigeria will construct a massive fiber optic network spanning 90,000 kilometers across the country. World Bank Managing Director Anshula Kant discussed this initiative during her meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Communications Minister Dr. Bosun Tijani stressed how digital infrastructure drives national development. The Federal Executive Council has approved this comprehensive connectivity project. The network will create rings throughout all geopolitical zones and individual states.
The World Bank supports the funding structure for this digital transformation. Private investors will provide 51 percent of total project costs through a special purpose vehicle. Government officials expect construction to begin before year end...
Kenya's freight industry will undergo major technological changes after KIFWA revealed its 2025-2030 strategic framework and fresh corporate identity. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau led the ceremony, demonstrating governmental backing for the transformation effort. The association represents every clearing, forwarding, and storage business across the nation. Officials designed the strategy around six fundamental areas with digital innovation at the center. This technological focus matches the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy's development goals.
Kabogo stressed how logistics enables the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda through employment generation and expanded market opportunities for smaller...
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