Safaricom boosts Ethiopia funding to $2.65 billion

Debt and equity expansion drive network coverage to 60% as the subsidiary gains commercial momentum.
7 May

Safaricom service revenue soars to $3.1bn

The telco says it delivered strong performance, with acceleration in the second half, surpassing Group guidance with outstanding Kenya performance offsetting the impact of currency reforms in Ethiopia.

Best payment processing options for small businesses in SA

With Zoyk, each transaction is reflected in real time. You can monitor payments, track fees, and manage cash flow without delays. That level of control helps you run your business more efficiently.
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African regulators move toward formal virtual asset oversight

Key markets shift from prohibition to structured licensing as stablecoin utility replaces speculative crypto trading.
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30 Apr

MTN Nigeria profit jumps 165% on data demand

Strong data traffic and a stable naira drive robust first-quarter growth for the telecommunications giant.
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UnionPay secures Casablanca Finance City status

UnionPay International positions its Morocco branch as a regional hub after joining the Casablanca Finance City ecosystem.

Why the surge in mobile money is a test for SA’s financial resilience

Digital safety for mobile money transactions must be seen as critical infrastructure and as essential to the economy as electricity or roads.
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Africa drives Orange to solid $11bn Q1 revenue growth

Orange has posted solid first-quarter growth, with Africa and the Middle East surging 12.7% as mobile data, fintech, and broadband demand accelerate across key markets.
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21 Apr

Bank Windhoek unveils WhatsApp banking

The new channel allows customers to conduct balance enquiries and transfers via the messaging app.

Malawi unveils digital payments roadmap

The Reserve Bank of Malawi has launched a new strategy to modernise the national payments ecosystem and expand digital access by 2030.
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15 Apr 2026

Nedbank, MasterCard link up for SADC payments

The partnership aims to accelerate digital payments adoption across six Southern African markets.
13 Apr 2026

Kenya sets high bar in VASP regulations

The country says it is moving closer to regulating virtual assets now that the public consultation on the Draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026, has concluded.
 
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