Fintech exec calls for unbiased AI to achieve financial inclusion

The collaboration will enable seamless cross-border payments for licensed international money transfer operators.

The project is intended for both African entrepreneurs and individuals living in the diaspora seeking to reconnect with the continent.

The African Development Bank is equipping AU member states with AI skills to monitor and deliver Agenda 2063 goals, promising smarter decisions and faster progress toward “The Africa We Want.”

With South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Morocco leading the charge, MasterCard says AI can transform Africa’s economy if infrastructure, data quality, and inclusive policies keep pace with rapid growth.

The initial partnership focuses on sharing fibre networks and tower infrastructure, to accelerate the roll-out of digital services, increasing connectivity for customers while reducing operators’ infrastructure costs and improving speed to market.

The company has set its sights on Rwanda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Egypt, adding to its portfolio of over 40 African countries.

Jonathan Katende believes that stablecoins provide a solid, dollar-backed alternative to volatile local currencies, as well as an entry point into the digital economy.

Google is rolling out free AI training and tools for students worldwide, starting in the U.S., with plans to expand to other markets, including Africa.

F6 Ventures was established to accelerate seed-stage investments in emerging markets.

Google says the extortion involves calls or emails to employees of the victim organisation demanding payment in bitcoin within 72 hours.

Shiga Digital says Dubai International Financial Centre Innovation will enable it to redefine how pan-African businesses access- and interact with modern financial services.