Financial

Ethio telecom advances digital future with Visa

Yesterday's Visa discussions focused on both the existing performance of remittance services and growing market potential.
Staff Writer
2:30
Wednesday

Nigeria prepares for AfricArena Summit 2025

According to the organisers, given Nigeria's track record as a breeding ground for Africa's unicorns, this is a unique opportunity to interact directly with tech talent.
1:30

Safaricom sets aside $300m to upgrade M-PESA.

The telco says by the time it’s fully rolled out, there will be zero downtime for customers. Safety and security are always top priority..
2:20
Tuesday

Velmie delivers Sierra Leones’ first digital banking super app

The Vult platform integrates mobile money, card payments, banking services, and bill payments into one seamless and secure user experience, says the company.
1:30

MTN sees Uganda as potential crown jewel

The telco sees the East African country as an attractive market for data, fintech, and digital infrastructure.
1:40

TelCables boosts network to close Africa's digital gap

The company says its assets provide multiple alternative pathways for data traffic between Africa, Europe, and the Americas, ensuring reliable connectivity.
2:20
7 Apr

MTN partners Synamedia to launch African streaming service

The planned service will use Synamedia's cloud-based technologies to provide both linear television and video-on-demand content.
2:20

Abu Dhabi-based Maseera acquires Egypt’s ADVA

Maseera announced yesterday that it had successfully acquired ADVA, an Egyptian consumer finance platform.
3:20
3 Apr

Social media makes $8.3bn for SA mobile operators

Facebook was the leading contributor, followed by WhatsApp and TikTok.
2:10

Discovery Bank enters AI lane redefines products

Discovery says digital disruption, changing consumer expectations, and the power of AI and data have completely redefined what financial services can offer.
1:10
Mar 24, 2025

MTN South Sudan boosts connectivity efforts

The telco announced the Open Market Smartphone Bundling service, which aims to make smartphones more accessible and bridge the digital divide.
1:40
Mar 19, 2025

Nigeria holds a strong investment case for MTN, despite obstacles

Recent tariff increases will boost profitability and revised tower lease terms should limit the impact of future naira devaluations, says investment analyst.