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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.
3 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


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


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


Rochelle Knock takes the helm of Disney operations in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Walt Disney Company has appointed Rochelle Knock as Vice President, Disney+ & Networks and Country Head for Sub-Saharan Africa. With a track record at Yoco, MultiChoice, and Vodacom, Knock is expected to drive Disney’s digital growth and deepen its storytelling reach across the continent.
Oct 242 min read


Ricoh SA unveils new strategy to boost partner-led growth initiative
By Staff Writer Dean Richards, CEO of Ricoh South Africa, says the company is placing accredited business partners at the centre of its...
Oct 62 min read


Empowering African start-ups, researchers with Meta's Llama impact grant at UNGA80
By Nhlanhla Muthe Meta has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s digital future with the 2025 Llama Impact Grant, empowering local...
Sep 272 min read


TikTok navigates USA ban with strategic Oracle partnership
After months of uncertainty, China’s ByteDance has handed control of TikTok’s U.S. operations to a consortium led by Oracle, Silver Lake, and Andreessen Horowitz, averting a potential shutdown that ensures the app continues to connect creators and users without interruption.
Sep 182 min read


Ghana's digital transformation journey: progress amidst ongoing challenges
Minister George highlighted Ghana's five critical policy areas: connectivity for productivity, skills at scale with gender inclusion, digital finance, robust trust frameworks, and strategic technology procurement.
Sep 42 min read


Airtel Uganda sees robust H1 growth driven by data revenue with $55.8m profit
Airtel Uganda’s first-half results for 2025 show a 14.7% rise in its customer base to 17.9 million and a 30.4% jump in data revenues.
Aug 282 min read


Episode 1 of the Y’ello chair podcast has officially landed
In this debut episode, MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, sits down with Business Day and Financial Mail’s Mudiwa Gavaza, to unpack MTN’s 2025 Interim Results and dive into some of the biggest themes shaping the future of telecoms and technology in Africa.
Aug 211 min read


Interswitch secures FIRS approval to drive Nigeria's e-invoicing revolution
Fintech giant Interswitch has been accredited as an Access Point Provider for the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s mandatory e-invoicing...
Aug 212 min read


Beyond Bugs: How QA at Lemonade Payments builds unshakable trust in fintech
For Lemonade Payments, that trust rests on a less-visible hero: Quality Assurance.
Aug 182 min read


African firms overestimate cyber defences as human risk gap widens
From weak training to unregulated AI use, a new KnowBe4 study finds African organisations are mistaking awareness for true resilience.
Aug 182 min read


Absa, Network partnership to transform Africa's $230bn payments market
Absa Bank is strengthening its digital payments capabilities through a strategic partnership with Network International, aiming to drive innovation and financial inclusion across Africa.
Aug 152 min read


MTN set for major profit comeback driven by OpCos in H1 surge
A week ahead of its H1 results, Africa’s largest telco signals a return to profitability, powered by data and fintech growth across its key markets. MTN Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda are leading the charge, offering shareholders renewed optimism.
Aug 132 min read


Airtel Africa, Vodacom join forces: what this means for connectivity in the region
Two of Africa’s biggest telecom operators join forces to expand high-speed connectivity in Mozambique, Tanzania, and the DRC in a move...
Aug 122 min read


Vodacom makes South Africa’s first native 5G voice call
Vodacom has completed the country’s first native 5G voice call, marking a major leap in mobile technology with faster call setup times and crystal-clear audio.
Aug 82 min read


Kenyan tech whistleblower sues as spy software deal turns ugly
Mary Wachuka Maina, a Kenyan-Canadian software engineer, claims her passport was mysteriously cancelled after suing top aides to President Ruto over a $2.3 million contract for a social media surveillance tool linked to the 2027 elections. Her legal team calls it state intimidation.
Aug 52 min read


After 8 years, Ghana seeks to recover national authority of.gh domain
Minister George challenged the new GDNR board to reclaim full control of Ghana's country code top-level domain (.gh), arguing it represents forward-thinking management reforms.
Aug 52 min read
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