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MTN Mobile Money (MoMo), a leading fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, has partnered with the United Hospitality Association of Owerri (UHOA) to enhance digital payment adoption within the hospitality sector in Imo State. This collaboration is aimed at promoting financial inclusion and driving the cashless economy agenda of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The…

“Côte d’Ivoire Launches Digital Tourism Platform to Boost Global Appeal and Sector Governance Côte d’Ivoire has unveiled a major digital initiative aimed at transforming its tourism industry, signaling a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and international competitiveness. The Ministry of Tourism and Leisure, in partnership with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), launched a…

The company is accelerating its transformation into a multi-asset digital leader, expanding its reach through initiatives in AI, data centres, subsea connectivity, and fintech services across the Middle East and North Africa. Ooredoo Group, a leading telecommunications company based in Qatar, is making strategic moves to transform its business by investing heavily in artificial intelligence…

Morocco’s Competition Council has taken decisive action to limit the market dominance of Glovo, the popular food delivery platform, after determining that the company engaged in anti-competitive practices. The Council found that Glovo exploited its dominant position by imposing unfair conditions on restaurants, including exclusivity clauses that restricted them from working with other delivery platforms.…

Africa stands on the brink of a technological transformation driven by innovation, purpose, and the continent’s rapidly growing youth population. With over 60% of Africans under the age of 25, the demand for solutions that address local challenges has never been greater. This youthful energy, combined with rising internet penetration and mobile connectivity, is fueling…

A significant new concern highlighted in the report is the AI Oversight Gap, where organizations are rapidly adopting AI without implementing proper security and governance policies. For the first time in five years, global data breach costs have decreased, according to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach report. The average cost of a data…