Ethiopians residing overseas have been provided with a new, streamlined method for sending remittances back home, thanks to a recent agreement between M-Pesa and the international money transfer company Dahabshiil, signed in Addis Ababa. This collaboration offers the Ethiopian diaspora a more convenient and immediate way to transfer funds directly…

Telecom Egypt has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 4iG Group, a Hungarian IT solutions company, to create a joint venture (JV) with the ambitious goal of constructing a state-of-the-art fibre network. This network is expected to provide high-speed internet access to six million households. The initiative is…

Shoprite has ventured into the realm of eCommerce with the launch of a new online shopping and delivery service tailored for small businesses, including spaza and tuck shops, in South Africa. This initiative marks the entry of Shoprite-owned Cash & Carry, traditionally a wholesaler, into the digital marketplace. The service…

Octoco, a burgeoning conglomerate of tech enterprises headquartered in Stellenbosch, has recently expanded its portfolio by acquiring Polymorph, a distinguished software product development consultancy renowned in South Africa. Polymorph boasts a comprehensive suite of services that encompasses the entire product development lifecycle, from initial concept and exploratory research to ideation,…