MTN Group targets 40 million SMEs across Africa
The group's suite of services, including MoMo (Mobile Money), Ayoba, and Chenosis, will be showcased a two day SME event MTN is hosting this week.
Cape Town correspondent
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ADC pens interconnect deal with London Internet Exchange
The partnership’s goal is to add value to local network communities, LINX membership and data centre facilities across Africa.
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Microsoft to connect additional 40m in Africa, Latin America
Microsoft’s Airband initiative seeks to extend Internet access to 100 million Africans living in unserved and underserved areas.
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MTN’s Bayobab pens a $320m fibre optic cable deal with Africa50
The Project East2West partnership will help bridge Africa’s connectivity gap by improving broadband access for landlocked African countries.
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Fintech M-KOPA raises $250m to scale across Africa
With the new funding, the business aims to grow its smartphone services, expand its model to new markets and extend its financed product set.
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MTN Group clocks $65.7bn in aggressive fintech push
MTN recorded a 38.8% increase in transaction volumes to 4.1 billion transactions, with transaction value up by 64.6% to $65.7 billion in Q1.
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MTN’s Ayoba App surpasses 25 million monthly active users’ mark
Among key territories for the Ayoba App are Nigeria, Cameroon, South Africa, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda and The Republic of Congo.
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South Africa's Payment24 debut operations in North America, Europe
Payment24 has expanded its business operations across multiple industries and geographic locations, achieving growth in five continents and nearly 17 countries.
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Microsoft unveils Xbox Game Studios Game Camp Africa
The programme aims to empower creators to realise their potential in the gaming industry.
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Internet Society Foundation opens grants for Senegal
Grants of up to US$250 000 will be awarded to organisations for projects lasting up to two years.