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MTN’s Open API Hackathon invites developers to create innovative mobile apps

August 14, 2023 Staff Writer 0

MTN Group has announced the launch of its Open API Hackathon, calling on developers from multiple markets to participate in creating innovative mobile applications that utilize the MTN Mobile Money APIs for their respective markets. [c]

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Stephen Blewett returns to MTN Group as Operations Executive for Markets, replacing Wim Vanhelleputte

June 28, 2023 Staff Writer 0

MTN Group has announced the return of Stephen Blewett to the group as the Operations Executive in charge of Markets, effective July 1, 2023. Stephen will be taking over from Wim Vanhelleputte, who is set [c]

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MTN and Microsoft partner to enhance Africa’s digital transformation in the public cloud

April 1, 2023 Staff Writer 0

MTN and Microsoft are in the process of delivering a programme of work that will see the latest technologies deployed for the benefit of MTN’s customers, starting with South Africa and Nigeria. The programme follows [c]

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MTN, Huawei in deal to deploy RuralStar to offer internet access to remote rural communities

March 13, 2023 Staff Writer 0

MTN Group and Huawei signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Mobile World Congress (#MWC23) in Barcelona to strengthen strategic cooperation in the field of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Guo Ping, Chairman of [c]

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Oliver Fortuin, SEACOM Group CEO, to exit firm in June after 2-year stint at the helm

March 10, 2023 Staff Writer 0

SEACOM, an African telecommunications and managed services provider, has announced that the company’s Group CEO, Oliver Fortuin, has resigned. Fortuin will continue to serve in his position until June this year, during which time he [c]

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Vodacom picks long-serving MTN exec Philip Besiimire to lead Tanzania subsidiary

September 29, 2022 Staff Writer 0

Philip Besiimire has been named MD of Vodacom Tanzania. The long serving MTN Group executive, who takes over his new role from October 15, 2022, will replace Hilda Bujiku who has held the MD position [c]

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Super app ayoba marks 10 million active monthly users in Africa

January 9, 2022 Staff Writer 0

MTN in partnership with ayoba, billed as Africa’s super app, has reached a new milestone of over 10 million monthly active users. The milestone indicates that 2021 has been a fast-paced year so far for [c]

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MTN’s Ricardo Varzielas: Accelerate innovation for long-term sustainable growth

December 29, 2021 Staff Writer 0

At Huawei UBBF 2021, Dubai, Ricardo Varzielas, the  CFO of MTN GlobalConnect, shared how to enhance connectivity among data centers, to ensure networks are ready to deliver the customer experience that 5G promises and promote [c]

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CMA Kenya approves marketing and sale of MTN Uganda shares to Kenyans during IPO

November 8, 2021 Staff Writer 0

Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the marketing of the MTN Uganda Initial Public Offering (IPO) to be marketed in Kenya, allowing the telco’s shares to be sold to both Professional Investors and Retail [c]

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ADB, MTN in $500,000 grant deal to study women’s access to financial services in Nigeria 

October 22, 2021 Staff Writer 0

The African Development Bank has signed a grant agreement for $500,000 with Y’ello Digital Financial Services (YDFS), a fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, to be used for a study into economic, religious, and social factors [c]

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MTN Group to offload 20% of stake to the public in Uganda IPO

October 11, 2021 Staff Writer 0

MTN Uganda has announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offer (IPO) and subsequently list on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE). The planned move follows the requisite approval by the Capital Markets Authority [c]

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MTN and Sanlam in deal to establish new digital insurance offering in Africa.

August 16, 2021 Staff Writer 0

Sanlam and MTN Group have announced that they are joining forces in an exclusive strategic alliance to distribute Sanlam Group insurance and investment products across Africa, in a bid to expand MTN’s mobile financial services [c]

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MTN, Africa CDC launch drive urging people to observe Covid-19 control measures

August 2, 2021 Staff Writer 0

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and pan-African telecoms operator MTN have launched a joint campaign – “One More Push” – to encourage people across the continent to not give up [c]

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MTN Group named most helpful private sector brand during pandemic

June 4, 2021 Staff Writer 0

MTN Group’s brand is growing from strength to strength, evidenced by its top rankings in two separate independent brand surveys released this week. MTN remains the ‘Most Admired African Brand’ in the Brand Africa 100: Africa’s [c]

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HUAWEI Mobile Services and MTN launch new convenient and secure billing method

March 12, 2021 Staff Writer 0

In its continuing quest to bring convenience to its loyal fans, HUAWEI Mobile Services has partnered with MTN to bring an easy, seamless and secure new payment method onboard. Now you can make purchases in [c]

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MTN commits to net zero emissions by 2040 to support sustainable future

February 19, 2021 Staff Writer 0

As the impacts of climate change become increasingly visible around the world, MTN believes in the benefits of a healthy planet and has pledged its commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. With global [c]

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Smartphone brand vivo launches V29 5G in Kenya with Kshs 65,000 retail price

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and Galaxy Tab A9+: Entertainment and productivity engineered for everyone

TECNO unveils Phantom V Flip 5G smartphone in Kenya with a Kshs 95,000 retail price

Samsung partners with actress Emma Myers and Team Galaxy to open up ‘Epic Worlds’ using Galaxy S23 Ultra

Beyond the fold: Galaxy Z Fold’s trailblazing journey in smartphone innovation

Galaxy A series: Giving consumers access to innovative, dependable and affordable smartphones

OPPO A78 comes with fast charging feature, immersive screen, and dual stereo speakers

Samsung research demonstrates consumers’ latest desires for technology in the home

TECNO partners with Mr Doodle to launch CAMON 20 series with graffiti-style back cover in Kenya

Samsung announces global launch of Samsung Food, an AI powered personalized food and recipe service

OPPO Reno10 series comes with pro-level cameras for professional portrait imaging experiences

New Galaxy Buds2 Pro updates add Le Audio features to Samsung Smart TVs with Auracast broadcast audio technology

Tech&PR

PR practitioners urged to tackle misinformation by embracing AI

Newmark Group officially inducted into Public Relations Global Network

Visa named as CAF official payment partner for AFCON tournaments until 2026

David Karega picked by Woodrow Communications to head the PR agency’s operations in East and Southern Africa

Saddled with financial challenges, PR and communications agency Redhouse Group files for insolvency

APO Group launches new free training curriculum to empower PR professionals working in Africa

Investor-founder disconnect major threat to Africa’s tech startup funding

Pan-African communications agency LSF PR opens office in UK as it targets broader and diverse clients’ base

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Cybersecurity Bulletin:

ESET recognized as a “strong performer” in Forrester endpoint security report

Africa remains one of the regions most targeted by cybercrime in 2023

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Kaspersky crimeware report spotlights banking malware, a stealer, and a new ransomware strain

Retail firms targeted by ransomware increasingly unable to halt an attack in progress – Sophos

Cybercriminals successfully encrypted data in ransomware attacks on nearly 75% of healthcare targets – Sophos

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The best series to binge on Showmax this December

A Merry X-Mess, Showmax Kenya’s second Christmas feature, set to premiere on December 15

Venture applications open for Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024 Investment Showcase

Samsung recognized for reinventing the future by Consumer Technology Association

Top five South Africa-based startups selected for the Irish Tech Challenge       

Shujaa and Lionesses in the spotlight as Safari Sevens makes comeback

Carrefour Kenya partners with Mastercard to offer added value for shoppers during festive season promo

Samsung in deal with KOTRA to showcase its smart business solutions at The Big 5 Construction Expo

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Embark on a winning streak with SportPesa: Celebrating a new millionaire in the latest Midweek Jackpot triumph!

LG awards ‘Dress Up Challenge’ winners as brand seeks to inspire creativity across Kenya

Chapati, ugali and samosa among the top most ordered local foods on Glovo app in 2023

Spotify Wrapped 2023: Wakadinali among top ten most streamed artists in Kenya  

How manufacturers in Kenya can monetize their data

Fuse unveils $10 million grant program to fund Web3 payment systems

How 5G is changing the factory of the future, creating intelligent ERPs

6 ways payment technology has revolutionised opportunities for companies

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