Category: Key developments

Global banking technology company Velmie has supported the launch of Vult, Sierra Leone’s first digital banking super app, to help expand access to financial services in the country.

Huawei South Africa has unveiled a cutting-edge smart warehouse in Johannesburg, marking a major development in the region’s logistics landscape.

LOXEA Nigeria, part of the CFAO Mobility group, has officially launched BYD (Build Your Dreams) electric vehicles in the Nigerian market, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition towards cleaner mobility.

MTN South Africa, together with American satellite company Lynk Global, has successfully carried out Africa’s first satellite phone call using a regular smartphone.

Ethiopian Airlines has teamed up with American company Archer Aviation to introduce electric air taxis in Ethiopia, making it the first initiative of its kind in Africa.

Tunisie Telecom has officially launched its 5G non-stand-alone (NSA) services, becoming one of the first telecom companies in Tunisia to roll out the next generation of mobile connectivity.

Electric mobility company Spiro has introduced Africa’s first all-women electric vehicle (EV) assembly line in Kenya, marking a bold step towards empowering women in the male-dominated tech manufacturing sector.

Sixteen innovators from seven African countries have been selected for the 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.

Swiss fintech company Centi has announced a new partnership with Yellow Card, a leading cryptocurrency exchange that operates across Africa.