From Lagos to Nairobi

MTN South Africa has announced a substantial investment of R220 million to expand and upgrade its network infrastructure in the Eastern Cape province, focusing specifically on enhancing rural connectivity. This initiative is part of MTN’s broader goal to bridge the digital divide by improving access to reliable mobile services in underdeveloped and underserved areas. The…

Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have reached a landmark agreement to strengthen bilateral trade through the establishment of a new trade and economic cooperation framework. This agreement was formalized during a high-level meeting held in Abuja between Nigerian officials and a delegation from Benin led by the country’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Mrs.…

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.…