Author: Akin Naphtal

Vodafone has announced that Hatem Dowidar, the CEO of e& (Etisalat Misr), will be joining their board of directors as a non-executive member. This appointment has been made to secure the 14.6% stake that e& holds in Vodafone. The collaboration between the two companies will focus on advancing the development of OpenRAN technology. Vodafone’s decision to bring Hatem Dowidar on board is based on the company’s recognition of e&’s significant stake and its aim to strengthen their partnership. By leveraging Vodafone’s established position and global reputation in the telecommunications industry, the collaboration aligns with e&’s vision of becoming a major…

SINNAD, a payment service provider and third-party processor, has announced that BENEFIT, its parent company, has joined its call center to elevate the customer experience. This collaboration aims to provide uninterrupted support to financial institutions by leveraging innovative technology and international best practices solutions. The 24/7 call center service, operated by SINNAD, will handle various inquiries related to BenefitPay, Bahrain Credit Reference Bureau credit reports, EFTS-related matters and more. By offering a dedicated call center, BENEFIT aims to deliver consistent, positive and seamless customer experiences to individuals and merchants. READ ALSO:CEO of e& joins Vodafone as non-executive board member EFS…

Avantra, an AIOps platform, has unveiled a cloud edition specifically designed for RISE with SAP, a SAP product that assists companies in transitioning to cloud-based SAP solutions. The new offering by Avantra aims to automate various operational activities, including those related to cloud, on-premise and third-party operations, facilitating the migration of business operations to the cloud for RISE customers. The Avantra cloud edition for RISE with SAP provides users with a centralized access point to a range of services, such as configuration management for regulated industries, one-off services, cloud application services and operational data. Additionally, the edition supports over 100…

Leading payment processing services provider BudPay recently hosted a dynamic event called “FINTECHATHON” in Nairobi, aimed at engaging the local developer community. The event served as a platform for developers to showcase their coding skills, explore new technologies and connect with like-minded individuals. During the event, BudPay’s CEO, Wale Hassan, expressed the company’s objective of fostering innovation and creativity by granting participants access to BudPay’s technology infrastructure. This allowed developers to build applications that can interact with BudPay’s products and services. The FINTECHATHON focused on key themes such as instant payments, money transfers, public finances, e-commerce, insurtech and fin-edutech. READ…

Fintech startup Grey has chosen Kenya as its regional hub for East Africa as part of its expansion plans in the region’s largest economy. The company recently raised $2 million in seed funding to support its growth in the East African market, with plans to enter Uganda and Rwanda in the near future. Grey’s platform is already operational in Tanzania and Kenya, boasting a user base of over 300,000. Grey’s CEO, IIdorenyin Obong, explained that establishing offices in Kenya will facilitate the company’s operations in other countries within the East African Community. Kenya has a vibrant diaspora remittance market, with…

Deliverect, a leading provider of restaurant management solutions, has acquired ChatFood, a company specializing in social media ordering, order and pay at table and loyalty solutions. The acquisition aims to offer a comprehensive solution for the restaurant industry, covering various aspects such as social media ordering, dine-in QR code ordering, direct channel ordering and online food delivery. The co-founders of ChatFood, Benjamin Mouflard and Vini Rodrigues, will join Deliverect to lead further growth and expansion efforts. Together, Deliverect and ChatFood serve over 43,000 restaurants and food service businesses worldwide, facilitating more than 300 million orders across 42 markets. ChatFood has…

Orange Jordan, led by CEO Philippe Mansour and Roya Media Group, led by CEO Engineer Fares Sayegh, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to offer practical training opportunities to students of Orange Coding Academy. This collaboration includes providing training at Roya Kids & Games Unit and other departments within Roya Media Group. Practical training at an international technology company is a requirement for students to successfully complete the program at Orange Coding Academy. The one-year agreement specifically caters to the needs of the Coding Academy, which has achieved an impressive 80% employment rate among its graduates. The academy’s program…

Chipmaker Intel has announced a strategic collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to deliver enterprise-grade generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. This collaboration aims to provide end-to-end AI hardware and software that can securely generate AI applications for clients, while protecting their private data. According to Sandra Rivera, the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Data Center and AI Group at Intel, generative AI requires a democratized approach that ensures security and scalability. By collaborating with BCG, Intel aims to enable customers to build generative AI applications that are optimized across the entire technology stack, while maintaining data security…

HealthXP Limited is preparing to launch its groundbreaking solution, “myhealthXP”, on May 25, 2023, to tackle the existing challenges in Africa’s healthcare sector. The region has long faced issues such as a shortage of medical professionals, lengthy appointment wait-times and limited access to high-quality healthcare services. However, myhealthXP aims to revolutionize healthcare delivery with its innovative approach. myhealthXP is an on-demand healthcare application designed to offer a seamless and innovative way of accessing healthcare in Africa. The app will connect individuals to highly qualified and verified doctors, laboratories and pharmacies, providing efficient, convenient and accessible medical attention wherever they may…

The Vihiga County Government in Kenya has formed a partnership with Chinese firm Huawei and Equity Bank to offer training programs in Information Communications Technology (ICT) and financial literacy to the youth. Huawei has deployed a mobile truck equipped with power and internet ports, allowing desktops and laptops to be set up for use. The truck will travel throughout the county, providing access to potential learners. Equity Bank, on the other hand, will contribute employees who will provide training in financial literacy. READ ALSO:Payment24 Expands Operations into North America and Europe BT Group Achieves Successful Live Field Trial of Backhauling…