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Lezeth Khoza
Intern portals journalist
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20 May

EmpowerBank, EFTCorp push financial inclusion in Zimbabwe

The partnership's goal is to facilitate financial inclusion through scalable digital infrastructure and personalised banking solutions.
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20 May

Fintech investor Crossfin expands into Singapore

Crossfin, a South African-based fintech investor, has formed a new investment vehicle in Singapore.
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19 May

Cassava Tech, Sand Technologies team up to boost AI in Africa

Sand Technologies now has access to Cassava's GPU technologies, allowing it to develop advanced AI solutions for its clients across industries while also expanding Cassava's own footprint into these areas.
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Ugandan telcos unite against vandalism

Telecom infrastructure has been increasingly targeted, with thieves stealing cables, lithium-ion batteries, and generators, disrupting communication services.
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African women have lower levels of digital skills

According to the ITU, African women continue to lack digital skills such as using the internet, installing apps, sending emails, and coding.
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16 May

Cross Switch enters Kenya through Pesawise alliance

Cross Switch intends to use its scalable global payments infrastructure to provide Kenyan retailers easy acceptance across numerous payment channels.
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15 May

Safaricom partners Quickmark to push 4G, 5G in Kenya

The telco stated that working together with Quickmark will make it easier for people to buy 4G or 5G routers in more convenient locations.
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15 May

Starlink download speed outperforms local ISPs

When it comes to upload speed Ookla said Kenya dominates, with Ghana and Rwanda also showing strong performances.
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14 May

Eutelsat broadens InterSAT East, Central Africa partnership

Eutelsat Group says the extended partnership will help InterSAT provide fixed data services in some of the most remote and underserved areas.
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13 May

Africa remains low-hanging fruit for cyber-criminals

Check Point's Global Threat Index for April 2025 lists eight African countries among the top 20 most targeted nations.
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Egypt start-up Nawy receives $52m in Series A funding

The funds will enable Nawy to expand its artificial intelligence and data infrastructure capabilities and enter new markets.
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Zamtel plans to roll out 600 4G/5G sites

The telco said the modernisation and upgrade of the 4G/5G network in Chalala will drive growth and help empower enterprising people in the community.