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Dar es Salaam, April 2nd, 2026: Vodacom Tanzania today announced the successful transformation of its M-Pesa platform following a $28 million strategic investment, marking one of the most significant fintech infrastructure upgrades in the country’s history. The move transitions M-Pesa from its legacy G2 system to a next-generation financial technology platform built for scale, resilience, and innovation, positioning Vodacom to meet the accelerating demand for secure and seamless digital financial services across Tanzania. “This investment is about futureproofing one of Tanzania’s most important financial platforms. We are strengthening the foundation of M-Pesa to ensure it remains secure, reliable, and ready…

Maziv, South Africa’s leading open-access fibre infrastructure provider, has announced a landmark R9 billion investment pledge at the sixth South Africa Investment Conference. This significant capital commitment, spanning the next five years, is set to accelerate the country’s high-speed digital rollout and includes a dedicated pledge to create 10,000 direct and indirect job opportunities over 7 years, reinforcing Maziv’s role as a primary driver of South Africa’s digital economy and infrastructure development. The pledge follows the approval of Vodacom’s acquisition of a 30% stake in Maziv by the Competition Commission and ICASA and marks a transformative chapter for Maziv and…

A study by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the National Planning Commission (NPC) has laid bare the scale of investment required to connect every South African household to high-speed broadband by 2035. The newly completed South Africa’s Digital Connectivity Investment Roadmap to 2035 provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s progress toward universal broadband access. It identifies critical investment gaps, priority actions, and partnership opportunities needed to expand reliable high-speed infrastructure and accelerate the shift toward an inclusive digital economy. The research translates national digital policy ambitions into a rigorous, costed, and fiscally aligned investment roadmap for Digital Connectivity…

After just two years at the helm, Harry Kellan is stepping down as CEO of FNB, with Lytania Johnson appointed as his successor as part of a sweeping restructuring across FirstRand’s banking operations. Kellan, who took over as FNB CEO in April 2024 after serving a decade as FirstRand group CFO, will retire early at the end of 2026—bringing a 22-year career with the group to a close. Johnson brings 25 years of experience at FNB to her new role, having led the personal banking segment for the past three years. She will now serve as FNB CEO while also…

Healthbridge, South Africa’s leading health technology company, has acquired Nora, an ambient AI medical scribe that converts doctor–patient conversations into structured clinical notes, reducing administrative burden and saving doctors up to three hours a day, allowing more time for patient care. The deal marks a significant AI acquisition in South African healthtech. Developed by Nora AI, a London-based healthtech start-up, the transaction concludes an 18-month incubation partnership in which Healthbridge held a minority shareholding and signals the company’s commitment to embedding AI capabilities directly into the core of its Healthbridge Clinical platform. The numbers behind the deal are hard to…

Huawei South Africa showcased its Xinghe portfolio of AI-driven networking solutions at its IP Club 2026 event. AI-driven networking is moving from theory to deployment, and Huawei South Africa is leaning into that future. A key part of that is its Xinghe portfolio – a suite of AI-driven solutions designed to secure and optimise enterprise networks – showcased at IP Club 2026. The event drew more than 450 customers, partners and industry stakeholders. This shift is driven by growing pressure from increasingly sophisticated, AI-driven cyber threats. As these threats evolve, traditional security models are falling short. Companies now need systems…

Cannes, France- Global crypto derivatives exchange Zoomex has announced that it will attend the Hack Seasons Conference on April 1 in Cannes, France. The event, hosted by Metaverse Post, is part of the broader Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC) week and is expected to bring together developers, institutional participants, and Web3 infrastructure builders from around the world to discuss industry trends and the evolution of underlying infrastructure. Engaging in Industry Dialogue, Focusing on Trading Infrastructure As one of the key annual gatherings within the Ethereum ecosystem, EthCC continues to attract participants from across sectors. Discussions around trading infrastructure, liquidity conditions, and…

Vodacom’s VodaBucks loyalty platform has once again been recognised for excellence, taking home multiple prestigious accolades at the inaugural African Loyalty Awards. These included Best Programme: Telco, Best Use of Gamification, Best Long-Term Loyalty Programme in Southern Africa, and Best Overall Long-Term Loyalty Programme of the Year in Africa. The awards celebrate Africa’s most customer-centric brands and loyalty programmes, recognising innovation, impact, and measurable value delivered to consumers across the continent. VodaBucks strong showing reinforces Vodacom’s position as a leader in loyalty innovation, underpinned by a shared-value model that continues to redefine the customer experience. The accolades were presented during…

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the local availability of the Galaxy S26 series and the Galaxy Buds4 series. As Samsung’s third generation of AI (artificial intelligence) phones, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 deliver the most intuitive and proactive Galaxy AI1 experiences yet, helping users accomplish more with fewer steps. Galaxy S26 Ultra: Where Innovation Leads Galaxy S26 Ultra brings together Samsung’s most advanced innovation in a single device – powerful performance, an excellent camera system, enhanced intuitive Galaxy AI and the Samsung’s first mobile phone with a built-in Privacy Display2. Privacy Display, which has drawn widespread praise since its unveiling,…

Marking a decade of impact in advancing South Africa’s small business ecosystem, Telkom FutureMakers has launched TrailblazeHER, a three-month Women-in-Tech Enablement Accelerator designed to scale black women-owned technology enterprises within the digital economy. Over the past 10 years, Telkom FutureMakers has supported black-owned micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to build sustainable businesses, unlock market access, and grow within an increasingly digital landscape. TrailblazeHER represents a focused next step, deepening this impact by accelerating high-potential women-led tech businesses. The programme will support 10 black women-owned suppliers within Telkom’s value chain through a targeted blend of executive leadership coaching, specialised technical…