Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Hayo has partnered exclusively with Talk360 to provide affordable international calling services across Africa. This collaboration offers high-quality voice communication, leveraging Hayo’s extensive network and Talk360’s app, enabling customers to make cost-effective calls to over 190 countries. The partnership aims to improve global connectivity for African communities.
Africa’s gaming sector reached $1.8 billion in 2024, with mobile gaming accounting for 90% of the market. The region experienced significant growth, driven by affordable smartphones and improved internet access. Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa led the market, with competitive gaming and eSports continuing to expand.
Arab Financial Services (AFS) has partnered with Nsano to enhance digital payments across Sub-Saharan Africa. By integrating AFS’s card processing services into Nsano’s mobile money infrastructure, the partnership will enable Visa and Mastercard processing, boosting financial inclusion and providing more payment options for financial institutions and merchants in the region.
The African Cybersecurity Forum in Rabat focuses on strengthening digital security across the continent, with discussions on AI-driven threat detection and cybersecurity transformation. Moroccan ministers emphasized the need for greater pan-African collaboration in securing digital infrastructures, with Morocco at the forefront of cybersecurity development in Africa.
UM6P and STATION F have launched the NextAfrica program to bridge Europe and Africa, supporting startups in Greentech, Agritech, and Healthtech sectors. The partnership provides mentorship, funding, and scientific expertise to help startups enter the African market, with access to resources from both STATION F and UM6P’s campus in Morocco.
The European Commission has launched the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme with a €100 million investment. This initiative focuses on advancing space-based services for climate monitoring, strengthening institutional collaboration, and boosting the private sector to drive sustainable growth and innovation in Africa through space technology and data-driven solutions.
UM6P and STATION F have launched the NextAfrica program to support startups focused on Greentech, Agritech, and Healthtech. This collaboration aims to bridge Europe and Africa, providing mentorship, funding, and resources to international startups looking to enter African markets. The program will foster innovation and address key regional challenges.
Eyouth has partnered with EDT&Partners in a US$6 million initiative to equip one million youth in Africa and the Middle East with digital skills. The program will focus on areas such as AI, programming, data analysis, and digital marketing, leveraging Eyouth’s platform and EDT&Partners’ educational technologies.
Lyca Mobile Group is accelerating its expansion across Africa, with plans to expand beyond Uganda and Tunisia in 2025. This expansion aims to improve operational efficiency and adaptability, benefiting customers, partners, and employees while addressing the growing demand for affordable mobile services on the continent.
At the 8th REFRAM conference, HACA President Latifa Akharbach emphasized the need for digital platforms to take accountability for content moderation and user protection. She expressed concern over relaxed rules, particularly affecting African users, and called for greater commitment to fighting disinformation. A leadership transition marked the conference’s conclusion.