The discussions at IoT West Africa painted a vibrant picture of a continent on the cusp of significant digital transformation West Africa today has a mobile penetration of around 50 percent but beneath this impressive statistic, lies a deeper truth that was explored at the IoT West Africa event. The discussions echoed a powerful sentiment:…
Ride-hailing company, Bolt, has launched flight tracking services for airport pickups Ride-hailing company, Bolt, has launched flight tracking services for airport pickups. Customers will now be able to sync their flight details when scheduling a ride to pick them up from airport. In the event that a customer’s flight is delayed or cancelled, Bolt will…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has officially unveiled the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) framework. This initiative promises to provide a secure and streamlined digital pathway for Nigerians living abroad to access banking services back home. Speaking on this, Governor Olayemi Cardoso heralded the launch…
Visa has named Victor Makere as its new Country Manager for Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda. In his role, Victor will drive Visa’s strategic initiatives, strengthen client relationships, and expand digital payment solutions across these critical markets. As Country Manager, Victor will oversee a diverse client portfolio, focusing on increasing strategic value and revenue for…
As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, Mobile Network Operators (MNO) have a massive opportunity to launch, grow and target IoT solutions to specific verticals As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, Mobile Network Operators (MNO) have a massive opportunity to launch, grow and target IoT solutions to specific verticals. It is no longer a question of…
Canninah Dladla, the new Cluster President for English-speaking (Anglophone) Africa, Schneider Electric. Schneider Electric has announced the appointment of Canninah Dladla as its new Cluster President for English-speaking (Anglophone) Africa, effective from 1st June 2025. Dladla is Schneider Electric’s first female Cluster President for English-speaking Africa, which comprises 24 countries and is headquartered in Johannesburg,…
Proffessor Elijah Bitange Ndemo, Former ICT Permanent Secretary and Kenya’s current Ambassador to Belgium, has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Nairobi, marking a new chapter for the country’s premier institution of higher learning. The appointment was confirmed in a letter dated May 2, 2025, from University Council Chairperson…
Safaricom PLC has announced an 11.2 per cent growth in total revenue to $3 billion (KES 388.7 billion) for the financial year ending 31st March 2025, with net income also accelerating by 10.8 per cent to hit $540.6 million (KES 69.8 billion) Following these results, Safaricom will pay out $372.3 million (KES 48.08 billion) in…
Professor Elijah Bitange Ndemo has declined his appointment as the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Nairobi, citing an “unprocedural process” and a lack of ministerial concurrence as required by law. In an official statement, Prof Ndemo confirmed that he had indeed been among the five candidates shortlisted for the university’s top leadership role…
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