Saudi’s Savvy to Acquire Moonton from ByteDance in USD 6B Deal
ByteDance is exiting gaming to focus on AI, selling Moonton to Saudi-backed Savvy, which continues to expand its global gaming and esports footprint.
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NOOR expands its digital footprint, targeting high-growth African markets
NOOR is expanding into African markets, leveraging its agile connectivity solutions and seeking investment to scale its role in the continent’s digital transformation.
SadaPay outage linked to AWS disruption in Bahrain
SadaPay’s app outage was caused by a wider AWS Bahrain disruption, though user funds remain secure and key transaction services continue to function.
Ministry of Knowledge Economy and Startups Launches National Open Call for Water Innovation
Algeria has launched a national call to crowdsource innovative, tech-driven solutions for water security, focusing on sustainability, AI, and ecosystem collaboration.
Algeria’s Yassir Acquires Paris-Based Kawarizmi To Build Retail Media & Adtech Stack
Yassir acquired Kawarizmi to expand into retail media, leveraging first-party data to build a full-stack digital platform combining commerce, fintech, and advertising.
Africa-focused cybersecurity initiative launches in Rwanda
A new Rwanda-based initiative aims to boost Africa’s cyber resilience by training one million professionals and expanding collaboration across the continent.
Turkcell gets massive funding boost for 5G rollout
Turkcell secured a $1 billion financing deal to accelerate 5G rollout and digital infrastructure investments ahead of Turkey’s 5G launch.
Data crackdown looms: Potraz targets unlicensed data handlers
Zimbabwe is tightening enforcement of data protection laws, with POTRAZ warning unlicensed data handlers to comply immediately or face regulatory action.
Jazz and Zong launch 5G services in Pakistan
Pakistan’s leading telcos have launched 5G services shortly after the spectrum auction, with Jazz and Zong accelerating deployments across major cities to drive next-generation connectivity.
QBurst deepens Middle East commitment, appoints Shivkumar Subramaniam to lead from Dubai
QBurst has appointed a regional head in Dubai to accelerate its Middle East expansion, aiming to bridge AI adoption gaps and support enterprises with scalable digital transformation solutions.