Safaricom, M-PESA Africa, and Sumitomo Corporation have extended an invitation to early-stage tech startups to participate in the ‘Spark Accelerator program.’ This initiative is designed to accelerate the growth and scalability of these startups through a comprehensive three-month accelerator program. The program will offer training, mentorship, funding, and go-to-market support, positioning the participating ventures for long-term success.
M-Pesa, the mobile money platform utilized by over 32.1 million Kenyans, is venturing into a new direction within the payments landscape.
MTN Group and Ericsson have strengthened their partnership to enhance mobile financial services and to financially empower millions of citizens across Africa. The partnership is set to broaden the scope of financial inclusion from first-time users to high-end business applications, utilizing MTN’s Mobile Money (MoMo) service on the Ericsson Wallet Platform.
In a significant move towards fostering the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Zambia, MTN Zambia has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Small & Medium Enterprise Development. This strategic partnership aims to create a transformative environment for the flourishing of MSMEs, thereby contributing to Zambia's economic landscape.
In a strategic move to bolster its leadership team, Airtel Africa has announced the appointment of Anwar Soussa as the Regional Operations Director for Franco Markets. Soussa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, where he will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and overseeing Airtel's operations in the French-speaking markets.
In a groundbreaking announcement, Ethio Telecom has officially launched its Voiceover LTE (VoLTE) service for 4G/5G users.
Somtel, a prominent Somali telecommunications operator, has recently unveiled the country's inaugural 5G network.
Orange and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have joined forces to launch an initiative aimed at revolutionizing Egypt's mobile device and network equipment markets.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated a strict deadline of February 28, 2024, by which all telecom operators must enforce the complete blocking of SIM cards that are not registered to a National Identification Number (NIN).
Pursuing the government's strategic goals in information and communication technologies (ICTs) aligned with the President's commitments, the nation has marked a substantial advancement in high-speed landline internet, particularly through the adoption of "fiber to the home" (FTTH) technology.
