F1Soft, Nepal’s leading fintech company, celebrates its 21st anniversary and announces a leadership transition, with Siddhant Thakuri becoming the new President. F1Soft has been a pioneer in digital financial solutions, including mobile banking and digital wallets. Thakuri aims to accelerate the company’s next phase of growth and innovation.
Morocco has launched a national program to train children in digital technologies and AI as part of the “Digital Morocco 2030” initiative. The program will benefit 200,000 children, starting with ages 8 to 14. It aims to bridge the digital divide and promote responsible use of technology across urban and rural areas.
du has partnered with Microsoft to enhance its call center operations using AI technologies. The collaboration will improve customer engagement, optimize operations, and ensure compliance with UAE data privacy regulations. AI-driven solutions like VoiceBots and real-time analytics will boost efficiency, customer satisfaction, and create new revenue opportunities for du.
LoftyInc Capital Management has raised $43 million for its LoftyInc Alpha Fund, aimed at late-seed investments in African tech startups. The fund will focus on key markets like Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya, supporting sectors such as financial services, AI, and healthcare to foster innovation and scalable growth in Africa.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly emphasized Egypt’s commitment to national digital transformation, focusing on automating company registration and digitizing government services for improved access and efficiency. The government’s efforts include launching new e-services, implementing the Unified Services Card, and collaborating with various ministries to streamline business and social services.
Telecom Egypt has partnered with Huawei to enhance its core network with Africa’s largest IMS and lightweight SBC solutions. The collaboration aims to optimize voice services, improve energy efficiency, and support the future growth of Voice over Broadband (VoBB) in Egypt, contributing to the modernization of Telecom Egypt’s network.
Visa’s 2024 report shows a surge in digital payments in Bangladesh, with a 14% increase in spending and 17% rise in transactions. Dhaka leads the growth, while other cities like Gazipur and Rajshahi also show rising adoption. Contactless payments and e-commerce transactions are key drivers in this shift.
EMOSIM has partnered with Tata Communications to launch Nigeria’s first travel eSIM, offering seamless connectivity for outbound travelers. By utilizing Tata’s MOVE™ platform, the collaboration aims to enhance network reliability, drive digital adoption, and promote technological advancement in Nigeria’s telecom sector, supporting the country’s vision for innovation.
Turkcell, in collaboration with Huawei, has integrated autonomous network functions into its IP Backbone Network, significantly improving energy efficiency and sustainability. This move aligns with Turkcell’s green energy initiatives, helping to reduce energy consumption and meet the growing demand for 5G-A and next-gen digital services while optimizing network performance.
Thunder Energy and Nokia have signed an MOU at MWC Barcelona 2025 to optimize energy management for telecom infrastructure in MEA markets. By leveraging AI-driven solutions, the partnership aims to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance network reliability, supporting sustainability goals in the telecom sector.
