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Vodacom takes majority control of Safaricom in $2.1bn deal, redefining East Africa’s telecoms landscape
Court Ruling Clears Path for Landmark Acquisition South Africa’s Vodacom Group has officially assumed majority control of Safaricom Plc following the completion of ...
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Africa doesn’t have a leadership deficit. It has a leadership-narrative deficit
The most important investment an African leader can make in 2026 is in who gets to define them. By Oti Egwu There is ...
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Ramifications of the IPO market surge in Africa
By Eric Osiakwan On June 23, 2026, Family Bank plc, an indigenous Kenyan financial institution, listed by introduction on the Nairobi Stock Exchange ...
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A tap to the left: South Africa’s digital payment revolution
By Wesley Fetter,OLP Product Manager at Ecentric Payment Systems South Africa’s online payments ecosystem has moved through four distinct eras over the past ...
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First Lady commissions Tinubu Academy in Jigawa to boost education
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy, alongside a state-of-the-art clinic and dialysis centre named in her ...
AI in physical security: From hype to practical value
By Quintin Roberts – Regional Sales Manager, Genetec Africa Artificial intelligence is drawing more attention across the physical security industry. In the 2026 ...
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Evon Labs wraps inaugural HealthX Catalyst, showcases scalable health-tech solutions for Africa
Demo Day Highlights the Growing Momentum of Healthcare Innovation in Nigeria Evon Labs, an innovation and venture-building platform focused on scaling technology-driven solutions, ...
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MVNOs dominate North America’s mobile growth, but Nigeria’s virtual operators remain stuck
By Osasome C.O Dataxis Report Highlights Global MVNO Momentum as Nigeria Battles Structural Barriers A new report by Dataxis has revealed a dramatic ...
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Insurers grapple with new fraud threat: AI-generated images
Fake or altered photos depict evidence, from crash scenes to receipts, to support fraudulent claims. Insurance fraud, unfortunately, is inevitable. A certain amount of ...
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Arise Funds urges strategic investment in workforce capacity to power Nigeria’s digital economy
By Osasome, C.O, Dayo Fadairo and Hassan U. Ahmed At WACC 2026, Arise Funds Unveils Workforce Capital Framework to Bridge Skills and Employment ...
NHEA 2026 honours healthcare icons in Lagos with lifetime achievement and special recognition awards
Minister of State for Health commends excellence as 31 winners emerge across categories, including FCMB, LASHMA, and Fidson Healthcare Plc. The finest institutions, ...
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WhatsApp introduces usernames to strengthen privacy and protect phone numbers
New feature gives users greater control over who can contact them—without exposing personal phone numbers A Major Step Forward for Digital Privacy WhatsApp ...
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Wema Bank shuts Telegram channel to shield customers as phishing threats rise
By Osasome, C.O Move underscores the bank’s strategic role in safeguarding trust, resilience and growth in Nigeria’s digital economy Wema Bank Takes Proactive ...
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MOFI positions federal assets as the backbone of Nigeria’s digital economy
By Dayo Fadairo and Hassan U. Ahmed At WACC 2026, Ministry of Finance Incorporated outlines an asset-led strategy to unlock broadband, jobs and ...
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Renewed focus on digital public infrastructure: from vision to trusted delivery
By Jannie Zaaiman – Secretary General of Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) For years, governments and donors have launched thousands of apps ...






































