From Lagos to Nairobi

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive to major financial technology companies, including Moniepoint, OPay, PalmPay, and other payment service providers, to geotag approximately 4.2 million point-of-sale (PoS) terminals across the country within 60 days. This initiative is part of the regulator’s broader effort to enhance the transparency, security, and efficiency of…

Vodacom has announced a significant investment of R400 million to enhance its network and promote digital inclusion in South Africa’s Central Region. This initiative underscores the company’s commitment to improving connectivity, expanding access to digital services, and supporting socio-economic development in underserved communities. The investment will be strategically allocated to modernize infrastructure, increase network capacity,…

ZainTECH Expands Cybersecurity-as-a-Service Leadership Across MEA Region ZainTECH, the digital and ICT solutions arm of Zain Group, has introduced an AI-powered Security Operations (SecOps) Managed Security Service aimed at strengthening cybersecurity capabilities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This launch reflects the growing need for advanced security solutions as organizations face increasingly…

These results underscore the progress of Cell C’s transformation strategy and reinforce confidence in the company’s readiness for the next phase of its journey. Cell C, one of South Africa’s leading telecommunications companies, reported a significant increase in revenue, rising to R11.14 billion, highlighting the company’s ongoing turnaround strategy and operational improvements. This revenue growth…

Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative (Tech4Dev), in collaboration with the UK–Nigeria Tech Hub, has introduced Nigeria’s first Creative Industry Digital Economy Tracker, aimed at fostering data-driven growth in the country’s fast-expanding creative sector. The tracker is designed to provide comprehensive insights into the performance, trends, and economic contributions of Nigeria’s creative industries, including…

At GITEX Nigeria 2025, leading global technology firms have pledged strong support for Nigeria’s ambitious goal of building a $ 1 trillion digital economy by 2030. The event, held in Lagos, gathered key stakeholders across sectors including fintech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity, and telecommunications. It served as a platform to showcase Nigeria’s growing digital potential,…