Safaricom Partners with Huawei to Launch VybCall — Africa’s First Video Ring Back Tone Service
Safaricom, in partnership with Huawei, has launched VybCall, Africa’s first Video Ring Back Tone (VRBT) service. The innovation transforms caller waiting tones into engaging video experiences, redefining Kenya’s mobile communication landscape
MultiChoice Announces Increase in Canal+ Shareholding to 76.52%
MultiChoice confirms that Groupe Canal+ S.A.S has increased its shareholding to 76.52%, marking a major step toward majority control and strengthening Canal+’s presence in Africa’s entertainment market.
MultiChoice Strengthens Governance with Appointment of Willington Ngwepe as LicenceCo CEO
MultiChoice has appointed former ICASA CEO Willington Ngwepe as Chief Executive Officer of LicenceCo, reinforcing governance and compliance following its acquisition by Canal+. The move strengthens the company’s leadership and regulatory alignment in South Africa.
Amazon to Refund $1.5 Billion in Prime Subscription Case Settlement
Amazon agrees to refund $1.5 billion and pay $1 billion in penalties after FTC lawsuit over Prime subscriptions. Settlement includes easier cancellation and consumer protection measures.
NIGCOMSAT and Kenyan Space Agency Explore Strategic Space Partnership
NIGCOMSAT and the Kenyan Space Agency have begun talks to strengthen collaboration in satellite technology, national security, and Africa’s role in global space policy.
Mastercard and Smile ID Partner to Power Secure Digital Identity Across Africa
Mastercard partners with Smile ID to strengthen digital identity solutions in Africa, enabling secure onboarding, fraud prevention, and financial inclusion across the continent.
Egypt’s Handset Market Set to Double by 2031 on Local Assembly Push
Egypt’s handset market is set to grow from USD 2.5 billion in 2025 to USD 4.8 billion by 2031, driven by local mobile phone assembly, government policies, and rising demand.
T2 Signs Multi-Million-Dollar Deal With Huawei to Modernise Core Network in Nigeria
T2 (formerly 9mobile) has signed a multi-million-dollar partnership with Huawei to modernise its core telecom network in Nigeria, boosting capacity, resilience, and service quality.
Binance Resumes Futures Trading After Brief Suspension
Binance has resumed all crypto futures trading after briefly suspending its Futures UM service due to a technical issue. The problem was resolved quickly, restoring normal operations.
Volkswagen Extends Amazon Cloud Partnership to Boost AI-Driven Cost Savings
Volkswagen extends its Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud partnership for five more years to integrate AI into global factories, aiming to boost efficiency and save millions in production costs.
