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Flutterwave strengthens pan-African reach with new Payful partnership
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.
5 minutes ago2 min read


Africa's trailblazing entrepreneur lands groundbreaking $1 trillion deal with Tesla
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.
2 hours ago2 min read


MTN Group: partnerships key to Africa’s next billion connections
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.
1 day ago2 min read


Orange expands Africa's digital backbone with new cable ships investment
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
2 days ago2 min read


Standard Bank supports historic AI-fintech listing with Optasia's debut on JSE
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.
2 days ago2 min read


Vodacom's 18-year legal battle ends with settlement in Please Call Me case
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.
2 days ago2 min read


Celebrating a decade of connectivity: Openserve's impact on World Fibre Day
For the first time, Openserve, South Africa's leading connectivity provider and a Telkom Group company, is joining the rest of the world in commemorating World Fibre Day in South Africa. The event coincides with a momentous milestone—ten years since Openserve was launched in 2015.
3 days ago6 min read


The imperative shift: Why cyber security has become essential today
Selva Ganesh, Vice President and CEO of In2IT, cautioned delegates at his company's second annual CIO Cybersecurity Roundtable debate last week, which was organised in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of e-Government, Huawei, and Forescout.
3 days ago3 min read


Unlocking global payments: Afriex, Visa join forces for Instant transactions
The partnership between Afriex, a worldwide fintech platform, and Visa, a global digital payment provider, is expected to improve cross-border payments.
5 days ago1 min read


Standard Bank paves the way for South Africa's SMEs at the Future Trust Summit
South Africa's most promising entrepreneurs will gather in Johannesburg next month to compete for millions of dollars in business investment at the 2025 South African Future Trust Summit
7 days ago2 min read


Tanzania faces internet blackout amid escalating election tensions
Internet connectivity has been a mirage for Tanzanian citizens, as the government shuts down networks, including social media, under restrictions that began during the country's disputed general elections.
Oct 311 min read


Vodacom Lesotho celebrates first software factory graduates
Vodacom Lesotho has celebrated the graduation of its first Software Factory Hub cohort, marking a new chapter in Lesotho’s digital economy.
Oct 312 min read


Angola partners SES Satellites to power Africa’s space future
GGPEN has signed a landmark MoU with SES Satellites to boost Angola’s space capabilities and expand the reach of its ANGOSAT-2 and Connecta Angola initiatives. The partnership aims to deepen digital inclusion, enhance technical training and extend high-speed satellite connectivity across Africa.
Oct 312 min read


How Empire Partner Foundation is pioneering new era of innovative altruism
The annual EPF Tech Awards recognise and celebrate technology's ability to drive social impact and inclusive innovation throughout Africa.
Oct 303 min read


Unleashing the power of collaboration to combat today's cyber security challenges
The roundtable, titled "Secure the World," will take place at Emoyeni Estate in Parktown, South Africa, and will bring together senior CIOs, technology strategists, and security specialists to discuss how collaboration and innovation can safeguard South Africa's digital future.
Oct 292 min read


Airtel Money Uganda's easy float achieves impressive $267000 on launch day
Airtel Money Uganda has launched Easy Float, a groundbreaking service giving agents instant access to working capital. With $267 000 (UGX 1 billion) in loans taken on day one, the partnership with FINCA and Kuunda marks a major milestone in Uganda’s fintech ecosystem and the fight for broader financial inclusion
Oct 292 min read


Kenya embraces smart locks to combat exam cheating
After years of exam paper theft and leaks, the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has introduced smart digital locks that transmit real-time alerts to curb cheating and strengthen exam integrity.
Oct 282 min read


Thabo Mbeki's new podcast: A catalyst for transforming African thought
The Thabo Mbeki Foundation has unveiled its African Renaissance Podcast, an incisive new platform hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi to drive conversations on Africa’s renewal. Launching on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, the weekly show will feature Mbeki and other thought leaders.
Oct 282 min read


Tanzania's National Health Portal: A Leap Towards Better Health Data Access
The redesigned site offers a centralised, user-friendly space for accessing routine health data, surveys, reports, and theme insights.
Oct 272 min read


Citi, Coinbase join forces to transform digital asset payment landscape
Citi and Coinbase are collaborating to develop digital asset payment capabilities for institutional clients.
Oct 272 min read
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