Mastercard and Kashat Partner to Digitize Financial Services Across MENA
Mastercard and Kashat collaborate to drive digital financial inclusion in MENA by streamlining onboarding and payment processes for unbanked communities.
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Vodacom Group Reports 11.4% Rise in Q1 Service Revenue Driven by Egypt and Financial Services
Vodacom’s Q1 2025 revenue growth is fueled by strong performance in Egypt and fintech services, advancing its digital transformation and financial inclusion ambitions across Africa.
Mobily’s Capex Soars Over 285% in H1 2025 Amid Infrastructure Expansion
Mobily’s significant capex increase in early 2025 supports major infrastructure projects including 5G expansion and a new Saudi-Egypt submarine cable, contributing to rising profits and revenue growth.
SLASSCOM Launches Specialized Training to Bridge Mid-Level Management Gap in Sri Lanka’s IT Sector
SLASSCOM’s hybrid leadership program prepares IT professionals to transition effectively into management, addressing mid-level gaps and strengthening Sri Lanka’s position in the global tech industry.
Qatar Airways Completes Starlink Wi-Fi Installation on Entire Boeing 777 Fleet, Offering Gate-to-Gate High-Speed Internet
Qatar Airways leads the aviation industry by offering free Starlink Wi-Fi with speeds up to 500 Mbps on its entire Boeing 777 fleet, setting new standards in inflight connectivity ahead of extending the service to its Airbus A350 planes.
Pakistan Initiates Major Restructuring of National Information Technology Board (NITB)
Pakistan’s government has launched a major overhaul of NITB to address inefficiencies and strengthen digital governance. The reforms support faster e-governance delivery and align with the Digital Pakistan vision to boost public services and tech investment.
Orange Group Appoints Eng. Yasser Shaker as EVP and CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa
The Orange Group has officially appointed Eng. Yasser Shaker, current CEO of Orange Egypt, as Executive Vice President and CEO…
Grameenphone’s Q2 2025 Results Show Revenue Decline Amid Customer Growth
Grameenphone saw declines in revenue and EBITDA in Q2 2025 but added 1.4 million customers, reflecting growth despite profitability pressures. Analyst consensus remains bullish with a Buy rating and NOK170 price target. Telenor continues to hold a strong position in Bangladesh’s telecom sector via Grameenphone.
Tanzania and Kenya Launch New Terrestrial Fibre Link to Boost Regional Connectivity
Tanzania and Kenya have launched a new terrestrial fibre link between Dar-Es-Salaam and Mombasa, improving regional digital connectivity, resilience, and cross-border trade while advancing East Africa’s digital integration.
Ooredoo Kuwait Partners with Ericsson to Modernize Charging System for 5G Advancement
Ooredoo Kuwait upgrades charging system with Ericsson’s cloud-native infrastructure, boosting 5G service monetization and customer experience.