Financial

MTN sees Uganda as potential crown jewel

The telco sees the East African country as an attractive market for data, fintech, and digital infrastructure.
Samuel Mungadze
1:40
Thursday

TelCables boosts network to close Africa's digital gap

The company says its assets provide multiple alternative pathways for data traffic between Africa, Europe, and the Americas, ensuring reliable connectivity.
2:20
7 Apr

MTN partners Synamedia to launch African streaming service

The planned service will use Synamedia's cloud-based technologies to provide both linear television and video-on-demand content.
2:20

Abu Dhabi-based Maseera acquires Egypt’s ADVA

Maseera announced yesterday that it had successfully acquired ADVA, an Egyptian consumer finance platform.
3:20
3 Apr

Social media makes $8.3bn for SA mobile operators

Facebook was the leading contributor, followed by WhatsApp and TikTok.
2:10

Discovery Bank enters AI lane redefines products

Discovery says digital disruption, changing consumer expectations, and the power of AI and data have completely redefined what financial services can offer.
1:10

MTN South Sudan boosts connectivity efforts

The telco announced the Open Market Smartphone Bundling service, which aims to make smartphones more accessible and bridge the digital divide.
1:40

Nigeria holds a strong investment case for MTN, despite obstacles

Recent tariff increases will boost profitability and revised tower lease terms should limit the impact of future naira devaluations, says investment analyst.
1:10

Vodacom's XLink targets Africa's remittances market

In an effort to increase financial inclusion in Africa, the company says it has launched a new cross-border payment solution, XLink Send.
1:30
Mar 6, 2025

Safaricom M-PESA partners health ministry to digitise payments

The aim of the project is to increase financial inclusion, streamline healthcare payments, and improve service delivery across the country.
2:40
Mar 5, 2025

MTN, Ghana partner to boost AI, coding, and digital skills

The telco will support Ghana's flagship ‘One Million Coders Program’ to equip young Ghanaians with artificial intelligence, coding and digital skills.
2:30
Mar 3, 2025

MTN Ghana embraces financial inclusion in growth strategy

The company says it committed to expanding partnerships with financial institutions, agents, and merchants essential for the growth of its Mobile Money ecosystem.