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The Mojaloop Foundation and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), in partnership with Singapore-based ThitsaWorks and The AfricaNenda Foundation, recently launched the Liberian Inclusive Instant Payments System.

As intermediaries, Safaricon amd Airtel Money platforms will facilitate the marketing and distribution of approved Collective Investment Schemes , such as money market funds and equities, bridging the gap between fund managers and retail investors.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has launched Digital Ethiopia 2030, a bold national push to accelerate connectivity, strengthen trust in digital services and power Ethiopia’s tech-driven future.

Airtel Africa has struck a landmark deal with SpaceX’s Starlink to roll out Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across 14 African markets, allowing millions of customers to access mobile services in areas where traditional network towers cannot reach.

Zimbabwean telecoms giant Econet Wireless plans to delist from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and separately list its infrastructure assets as it seeks a fairer valuation, following a path already taken by MTN, Vodacom, Airtel and Orange across Africa.

The South African-developed justice innovation, Digital Case Management, recently won global recognition at the Pro Bono Global Forum 2025 in Rome, Italy. 

The two nations signed major cooperation agreements in Freetown, setting the stage for seamless payments, shared AI frameworks and a unified digital economy that could redefine regional innovation and trade.

rom its Nairobi roots to five African markets, M-KOPA has served over seven million customers, providing smartphones, digital loans, insurance, and electric mobility solutions, proving that financial inclusion can transform everyday lives across the continent.

Safaricom, East Africa’s biggest telco and mobile money giant, has unveiled four new millionaires as its 25th anniversary promotion gains momentum nationwide. With everyday M-PESA transactions now turning ordinary Kenyans into beneficiaries of cash prizes and community development funds, the campaign is set to reward more than 5 million customers with $1,934,230 (KSh 250 million).

A new IBM study reveals that while African organisations are eager to accelerate AI adoption, poor data quality, weak governance, and a lack of skills are holding back the continent’s digital potential.

The Pan-Africa telecoms company has teamed up with Microsoft to roll out AI-powered productivity and learning tools to millions of users across the continent, marking a major step in the continent’s shift from basic connectivity to full digital participation. By ICT Journal.Africa Reporter MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita says the Microsoft partnership will help equip Africa’s youth with essential AI skills for the future. For years, Africa’s digital rise has been defined by one c

With 93.7 million financial services customers and double-digit earnings growth, Vodacom strengthens its position as a digital and financial inclusion leader in Africa.

Orange has appointed Senegalese executive Aminata Ndiaye Niang as CEO of its Madagascar unit, tasking her with driving digital and financial inclusion as the company expands rural network coverage across the island.

The Stripe-owned payments powerhouse has removed CTO Ezra Olubi from all duties as an independent investigation begins, raising fresh questions about governance and accountability across Africa’s tech ecosystem.

With over 1.5 million subscribers and 500 million transactions processed annually, Flutterwave is deepening its footprint through a new partnership with Payful. The collaboration aims to simplify trade payments, bridge currency barriers, and expand access to financial services for African businesses operating in global markets.

South African-born billionaire and world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has secured shareholder approval for his record-breaking $1 trillion Tesla pay package, reinforcing his control of the EV giant as he pushes ambitious goals from humanoid robots to global AI dominance.

At CNN’s Global Perspectives event in London, MTN Group said collaboration across governments, investors, and industries will be critical to driving digital inclusion and sustainable growth across Africa.

By Nhlanhla Muthe Orange Marine’s new generation of cable ships will boost the resilience of Africa’s undersea networks, reinforcing the continent’s place in the global digital economy while cutting emissions by 20%. Orange Marine, the submarine cable subsidiary of global telecoms giant Orange, has announced the construction of two next-generation cable ships aimed at securing and strengthening digital infrastructure across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (EMEA). The inve

AI-powered fintech Optasia has made a record-breaking entry on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the largest fintech listing since 2018. Founded in Nigeria, the $1.4 billion company now serves 121 million users monthly, redefining financial inclusion across Africa and beyond.

Vodacom has finally reached a confidential settlement with Kenneth Makate, the creator of the iconic “Please Call Me” service. The landmark case highlights the value of ideas, innovation, and fair compensation in South Africa’s corporate landscape.