Financials

MTN Group pays more than $2 billion in taxes

The telco released its 2024 tax transparency report yesterday, saying the amount pertains to various taxes paid in its markets.
Samuel Mungadze
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Namibia’s Master of High Court gets tech upgrade

While still functioning, the legacy system has limits, and as a result, the ministry will decommission the current legacy system and transition to the newly designed Trust System.
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Friday

Interledger pushes interoperable payments in Uganda

Interledger has partnered with Kanzu Finance, which provides microloans to Ugandan community-based financial groups.
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Thursday

Nigerian fintechs contribute $18 million to new tax initiative

This tax seeks to capitalise on the increasing expansion of electronic payments, which will exceed $619.70 billion in total transactions by 2024.
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AFD commits €3 million to Africa’s financial inclusion

The resources will help the ADFI partnership catalyse digital financial solutions across Africa.
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African fintechs are a movement aimed at improving lives

Alexander Hizikias, co-founder and CEO of eQup, describes fintechs as a movement that is transforming people's lives through increased financial inclusion.
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MTN Nigeria allocates 1.3 million shares to executives

The telco says its performance sharing scheme strengthens its commitment to personnel retention while encouraging collegial success.
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Mar 26, 2025

Fintech, remittances anchor Africa's booming payments system

The projected growth is due to rising internet penetration and financial inclusion in Africa, as the continent rapidly takes up digital transformation.
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Somalia debuts national instant payment system

The Somali Instant Payment System is backed by the Central Bank and operates on Banking Payments Commerce's SmartVista platform.
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Mar 13, 2025

Tanzania banks on agri-tech to lift smallholder farmers

The bilateral program addresses important difficulties for smallholder farmers by providing integrated digital solutions.
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Mar 13, 2025

Visa intends to strengthen foothold in Central Africa

The company has prioritised promoting closer collaboration among financial institutions and enhancing digital payment infrastructure.
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Mar 10, 2025

MTN Uganda pays hefty dividends

The business says its success in 2024 allows it to pay $139 million (UGX506 billion) in dividends to shareholders.