MTN Ghana reports strong nine-month growth
The telco has reported a 35.5% increase in service revenue to GHS23.2 billion for the nine months to September 2026, driven by data and fintech growth, as it secures 5G spectrum worth $202 million to expand its next-generation network.
ALNET Technologies empowering logistics and supply chain business leaders to drive growth
Fragmented systems and spreadsheet reporting are holding logistics finance teams back from strategic decision-making, says Gary Govender, head of business development at ALNET Technologies.
Zambia unlocks digital earnings for creators
The pronouncement on the monetisation of digital platforms in Zambia is a major boost for local content creators who have long pushed for such a development.
MasterCard adds AI payment protection
MasterCard is partnering with Mojaloop and AfricaNenda to deploy AI-powered fraud protection across Africa.
Kenya licenses 29 new digital lenders
The Central Bank of Kenya has licensed 29 more digital credit providers, taking the number of regulated digital lenders to 281.
Nigeria's digital credit faces a data test
Experts tell ITWeb Africa that data-sharing and affordability gaps could limit Nigeria's lending boom.
Nigeria warns PoS agents against money laundering
Nigeria's anti-graft agency says criminal networks are increasingly routing illicit funds through PoS terminals.
MTN Nigeria pays record interim dividend
The ₦545.89 billion payout already exceeds the telco's full-year 2025 dividend.
TN CyberTech targets AI-powered branches
Zimbabwean financial services group plans to turn branches into technology-led self-service centres.
Instarc raises €1.25m for South Africa
The Tallinn-based regulatory technology company will use the investment to accelerate its South African rollout.
MTN MoMo eyes expanded African reach
The operator aims to build Africa’s largest digital fintech platform, with customers interacting through a smartphone app.
Digital assets drive Rwanda-UAE deal
Capital Market Authority of Rwanda benchmarks virtual asset regulations following bilateral discussions in the United Arab Emirates.