Category: Africa

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MTN Group Appoints David Behr as Chief Enterprise Business Officer to Drive Next-Generation Enterprise Solutions

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MTN Group, one of Africa’s leading telecommunications companies, has officially announced the appointment of David Behr as the new Group Chief Enterprise Business Officer, effective July 1, 2025. This strategic move is designed to consolidate and strengthen MTN’s Enterprise Business operations by integrating its Converged Solutions and Group Enterprise Business Unit into a unified, streamlined structure.

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Cybersecurity Takes Centre Stage in South Africa’s National Security Strategy 2024–2029

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In a pivotal advancement for national security, South Africa has unveiled its National Security Strategy (NSS) 2024–2029 alongside the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) 2019–2024 and the National Intelligence Priorities (NIPs). This groundbreaking public release, led by Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, represents the Republic’s first open dissemination of critical intelligence assessments and strategic frameworks. Most notably, the strategy elevates cybersecurity as a cornerstone of national defense, emphasizing the protection of South Africa’s digital sovereignty amid escalating global cyber threats.

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“Mastercard and MyMonty Launch Groundbreaking Partnership to Drive Digital Payment Innovation in Lebanon”

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In a significant milestone for the Lebanese fintech sector, Mastercard and Mounty Finance’s digital payment wing, MyMonty, announce a powerful collaboration to accelerate digital payment adoption and drive Lebanon’s transition toward a cashless economy. This article dives deep into how the partnership is engineered to reshape financial transactions, boost security and financial inclusion, empower businesses, and stimulate Lebanon’s broader economic digitalization.