Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Middle East and Africa awarded three start-ups at the Orange Summer Challenge 2025, recognising technology-driven solutions addressing environmental and societal challenges. The initiative supports young entrepreneurs through funding, mentoring, and innovation programmes aimed at advancing digital inclusion and sustainable development across Africa and the Middle East.
Algeria will host Global Africa Tech 2026 to advance digital integration and connectivity across Africa, bringing together policymakers and technology leaders to discuss infrastructure expansion, fiber deployment, and unified network strategies aimed at accelerating digital transformation and economic growth across the continent.
MTN Congo has connected to the 2Africa subsea cable system to enhance international connectivity and network resilience. The move adds route diversity, improves service reliability, and supports growing demand for digital services as internet penetration continues to expand across the country.
10x Banking and HassemPrag have partnered to deliver a unified cloud-native banking platform aimed at helping African banks modernise legacy systems and accelerate product launches. The modular solution enables faster deployment of digital services, reduces transformation risk, and supports real-time processing and scalable growth.
Eutelsat partners with unconnected.org to deploy satellite-powered community Wi-Fi in Tanzania, expanding digital access in underserved areas through sustainable connectivity models with plans for wider rollout across Africa.
Identy.io announces Africa expansion plans focusing on Kenya and Nigeria, promoting mobile-first biometric identity solutions aligned with national digital identity initiatives and MOSIP-compliant infrastructure to support financial inclusion and digital public services.
Huawei and Axian Telecom have signed an MoU to strengthen Africa’s digital ecosystem through cooperation in connectivity, digital finance, and AI-driven network operations, supporting infrastructure modernisation, service expansion, and inclusive digital growth across regional markets.
Africa’s gaming industry generated $2.29 billion in 2025, driven primarily by mobile gaming and strong growth rates, though payment challenges and infrastructure limitations continue to shape monetisation and market expansion across the continent.
Jumia’s exit from Algeria signals a transition toward a more disciplined growth model, focusing on scalable markets and sustainable operations as the company reshapes its long-term strategy across Africa’s evolving e-commerce landscape.
Vodacom reported 11% year-on-year revenue growth in Q3, driven largely by strong performance in Egypt and continued expansion of data and financial services, reinforcing the group’s strategy of network investment and digital service growth across its markets.