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Vodacom mobile money hits $548bn

Fintech growth accelerates as Safaricom acquisition boosts Vodacom’s scale and outlook.
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Airtel Africa backs London listing

The telco's robust mobile money growth underpins plans to unlock value through a London listing.
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GoTyme Bank recognised for digital banking growth

The bank has grown to 13 million customers, becoming South Africa’s fastest-growing digital bank.
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Egypt, Eswatini deepen banking cooperation

Egypt and Eswatini deepen financial ties to streamline cross-border payments.
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Nigeria Central Bank digitises forex oversight

The digital platform monitors Bureau De Change operators foreign exchange purchases in real time.
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Webinar explores the future of payments in Africa

Join IT and payments leaders on July 29 for practical insights into Africa’s digital and instant payment trends.
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10 Jul

Digital services strengthen Zambia finances

More than 400 government services have been onboarded onto the digital ecosystem, including passport applications, rent payments and road tax transactions.
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7 Jul

Unitel opens Angola share offering

The telco said the IPO forms part of Angola's efforts to attract investment through its privatisation programme.
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2 Jul 2026

Central Bank of Nigeria revokes 46 microfinance bank licences

Tier 1, tier 2 and state microfinance banks across more than a dozen states, including Lagos, Kano, Abuja, Kaduna, Ogun and Rivers, have been affected.

Financial firm gets Radical operational transformation with Google, Chrome

Wealthtec Holdings has enhanced security, streamlined operations and cut costs by switching to Google Cloud, Workspace and Chrome Enterprise in partnership with Radical Cloud Solutions.
30 Jun 2026

Vodacom seals Safaricom control deal

The pan-African telecom operator's shareholding in Safaricom has increased to 55%, enabling consolidation of its telecoms, financial services and technology businesses.
 
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