Cassava Tech, Vambo accelerate African AI solutions
Cassava Technologies and Vambo AI are working together to launch new African-led AI models, showcasing local expertise and capabilities.
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MTN Uganda seeks approval to establish fintech firm
The telco's restructuring plans are in line with the Group's Ambition 2025 strategy, which seeks to unlock value, attract new investors, and ensure regulatory compliance by establishing independent fintech firms in Uganda, Ghana, and Nigeria.
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Mukuru to exit eSwatini market by end of June
Financial services provider Mukuru has declared that it will wind down operations in eSwatini by 30 June 2025, in partnership with the Central Bank.
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Jumia welcomes AXIAN Telecom as a new investor post-MTN era
Five years after MTN sold its stake, Jumia has attracted AXIAN Telecom as a new strategic partner with an 8% stake, indicating renewed trust in the e-commerce platform's turnaround efforts and future prospects.
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Mobile, Fintech units lift Econet in year-end results
Econet reorganised its mobile and fintech divisions significantly during the last year, which improved the company's performance.
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PalmPay becomes African fintech powerhouse in six years
PalmPay, a digital finance platform launched in 2019, has been ranked Africa’s fastest-growing financial services firm by the Financial Times, highlighting its rapid expansion and impact on financial inclusion.
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Africa cross-border payments set to hit $1 trillion by 2035
A new report by Oui Capital highlights how mobile wallets, crypto rails, and fintech APIs are transforming Africa’s cross-border payments, but warns that legacy systems and fragmented regulations still pose costly barriers to scale.
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UAE's the Binary Holdings enters Nigerian market
The company says the move paves the way for an important leap into the African market, where untapped opportunities for Web3 adoption are developing.
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MTN opens new era of tech partnership in Uganda
The telco and government are working to push forward the National Digital Transformation Roadmap.
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Yellow Card advocates for Stablecoin use in Africa
The fintech company says it is actively engaging with regulatory authorities and banks to ensure compliance and promote the benefits of Stablecoins.
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M-PESA boosts MSME lending with new credit options
The newly introduced credit products, which are available through the M-PESA Business App and USSD, aim to give accessible and flexible loan solutions.
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IsDB explores how fintech could spur inclusive growth in Islamic finance
The 19th IsDB Global Forum in Algiers showcased how emerging technologies like AI, fintech, and digital ID systems are reshaping Islamic finance.