Africa launches AI initiative for languages
Ministers back AI push to address digital literacy and local language barriers.
Vodacom mobile money hits $548bn
Fintech growth accelerates as Safaricom acquisition boosts Vodacom’s scale and outlook.
MTN CEO shifts African migration debate
This week, Ralph Mupita turned around the conversation about migration on the continent by stating that economic opportunities will define Africa's future rather than the borders that divide its people.
Airtel Africa backs London listing
The telco's robust mobile money growth underpins plans to unlock value through a London listing.
GoTyme Bank recognised for digital banking growth
The bank has grown to 13 million customers, becoming South Africa’s fastest-growing digital bank.
eZi Remit, MasterCard expand remittance services
Fintech eZi Remit has partnered with MasterCard to expand cross-border payments across 25 countries, using Mastercard Move to reduce costs and improve transparency for South African diaspora communities.
Yellow Card urges AI, stablecoin policy reform
AI and stablecoins could help address Africa's cross-border payments and financial inclusion challenges, but fragmented regulation and slow policy development could limit their potential, warn Yellow Card executives.
IMF sees 4% AI growth boost for Africa
IMF says AI adoption must extend beyond these early use cases to deliver meaningful economic benefits.
Final call for Africa's data trust benchmark
Make sure your perspective is included in this cross-continent research project – survey closes on Monday, 27 July.
Helios Towers commits $150m to Senegal expansion
The commitment supports Senegal's goal of using digital technologies to drive economic growth and inclusion.
Africa’s cloud infrastructure gets resilience boost
As the first ExpressRoute Metro location in Africa, Johannesburg joins a select group of global technology hubs offering organisations access to a new level of cloud resilience and security.
iiDENTIFii appoints Marco Wagener as CEO
Identity verification firm promotes former chief technology officer as it expands across Africa and the UK.
SCRYPT targets Africa's dollar liquidity gaps
The company aims to help banks, payment providers and corporate treasurers navigate US dollar shortages and reduce cross-border payment costs.