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MTN South Africa and Huawei Make History with Africa’s First 5.5G Network Trial

In a groundbreaking move, MTN South Africa, in collaboration with tech giant Huawei, have successfully completed Africa’s first 5.5G network trial at its headquarters in Johannesburg.

Ghana’s Strategic Push to Become a Regional Energy Powerhouse amidst policy reforms

At this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies, Ghana's delegation made a compelling case for why the country is quickly becoming a dominant force in Africa's energy landscape. Backed by a series of progressive policy reforms and regulatory overhauls, Ghana is positioning itself as a globally competitive hub for oil and gas.

DigMo Launches in Zambia: Revolutionizing Financial Access Through Gamification

A new player has entered Zambia’s financial landscape DigMo, a fintech startup on a mission to transform how low and middle-income individuals approach wealth-building.

Lesser Mealworms: The Unexpected Allies in Fighting Plastic Waste

In the ongoing battle against plastic pollution, scientists have discovered an unlikely hero: the lesser mealworm. Originally native to Africa, this beetle larva has since spread across the globe. According to recent research, these tiny creatures have an extraordinary ability they can munch on plastic and break it down.

Africa-1 Subsea Cable Makes Waves in Egypt, A New Era for Connectivity Across Three Continents

In a major step toward strengthening global digital infrastructure, Telecom Egypt and Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) have successfully landed the ambitious Africa-1 subsea cable system at the Ras Ghareb station on Egypt’s Red Sea coast.

Visa’s Big Bet on Four African Start-ups: Strategic Investments Fuel Fintech Growth

Visa has made headlines with its latest move to invest in four trailblazing start-ups that recently graduated from its first-ever Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. These investments are a testament to Visa's long-term commitment to Africa’s fintech landscape, aligning with its ambitious pledge to inject $1 billion into the continent by 2027.