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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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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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19 May

M-PESA exceeds $450 billion in transaction value

M-PESA, according to Vodacom, is solidifying its position as Africa's leading mobile money platform.
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16 May

Orange, IFC partner on connectivity in West, Central Africa

The two partners aim to bridge the digital divide, promote financial inclusion, strengthen territorial resilience and create jobs.
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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

AI projected to add $1,5 trillion in Africa by 2030

A new SAP report, produced following research conducted in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, also predicts that 230 million new digital jobs will be created in Africa.
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MTN execs traverse Africa to promote digital, economic growth

The telco sent delegations to East and West Africa to advocate for the continent's connectivity future and encourage policies that enable the digital economy to continue to grow.
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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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African women hit hardest as mobile internet gender gap persists

According to the GSMA's 2025 research, nearly a billion women in low- and middle-income countries do not own smartphones, and Sub-Saharan Africa has one of the world's widest mobile gender gaps.
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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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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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12 May

MTN Group broadens connectivity reach into rural areas

The telco expanded coverage and the provision of enhanced mobile services to millions of customers, particularly those in remote and rural areas.