Tpay becomes Egypt’s approved provider for mobile-based government payments
19 December 2025
Egyptian fintech firm Tpay has secured approval from the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) to operate as the country’s official Direct Operator Billing (DCB) provider for government-related transactions.
The agreement, signed by Tpay CEO Ahmed Nabil and NTRA President Mohamed Shamroukh, grants Tpay the authority to enable citizens to pay for various government services — such as electricity bills, traffic fines, and civil registration fees — using their mobile phone balance or monthly mobile bill. This initiative aims to streamline payments for public services by removing the need for bank cards or in-person visits, making transactions more accessible and convenient.
Find out more Smart Africa and The Gambia to launch digital skills training
18 December 2025
Smart Africa and The Gambia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy have formalized a partnership to implement the Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) in The Gambia. The agreement was signed during the Transform Africa Summit 2025.
The partnership aims to enhance coordinated capacity-building, foster stakeholder engagement, and align digital skills development with the country’s national transformation goals. SADA The Gambia will offer training and development programs targeting policymakers, public sector leaders, youth, and women, equipping them with essential digital skills to support an inclusive, future-ready economy.
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Proactive threat hunting: securing Africa’s digital future
16 December 2025
Dalia Nabil, MEA Head of Pre-Sales,
Nokia Cloud and Network Services (CNS)
African operators are navigating a cyber landscape where threats evolve faster than traditional defences can react, making proactive discovery essential rather than optional. With AI-driven threat hunting now within reach, the region has a real opportunity to leapfrog outdated security models and build intelligence-led resilience from the ground up.
Many African operators and enterprises still rely on traditional reactive defences. What steps can they take to build a proactive threat discovery and hunting capability?
Find out more Satellites powering Africa’s next digital leap
15 December 2025
Yanniv Betito, Telesat’s RVP of
Business Development for EMEA
Africa’s digital leap won’t happen on fibre alone — and satellites are quietly becoming the continent’s most strategic back-up plan and launchpad in one...
Africa’s connectivity challenge remains vast and varied. Where do you see the largest gaps and which of those can satellite technology realistically address first?
Infrastructure remains the greatest challenge across Africa, although regulation and affordability also add significant complexity. Satellite connectivity can directly strengthen infrastructure by improving reliability, interconnecting countries and gateways, and providing both primary and backup links that accelerate development.
