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Africa stands at a turning point. Home to nearly a fifth of the world’s population but responsible for less than 3% of global trade, the continent continues to punch below its weight.

Botim’s tie-up with the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia promises faster, safer, and more affordable money transfers for the diaspora, supporting both families and Ethiopia’s growing economy.

Orange’s extensive CDN footprint in Africa and Synamedia’s Quortex Switch platform promise faster, more reliable streaming for millions...

SAS warns that as generative AI (GenAI) quickly reshapes the insurance industry, the sector in Africa must prioritise governance from the start to prevent costly trust gaps and regulatory failures.

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.

Africa is building momentum in intra-continental trade, driven by regional payment systems and integration frameworks.

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.

Vodacom Group appoints Ayman Essam, a 20-year telecom veteran, as Chief Officer: External Affairs. Essam will lead external affairs strategy across eight African markets, strengthening stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and Vodacom’s commitment to digital innovation and sustainable growth.

The Masiyiwa family reflects on the home where Econet Wireless and the Higherlife Foundation were born, celebrating decades of...

At the launch of National ICT Week in Accra, Ghana’s government unveiled new policies, partnerships, and investments aimed at positioning...

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.

Fintech giant Interswitch has been accredited as an Access Point Provider for the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s mandatory e-invoicing...

For Lemonade Payments, that trust rests on a less-visible hero: Quality Assurance.

Start-up Bunce is reshaping how telecoms, fintech, and retail players interact with users—moving from mass broadcasts to timely, behaviour-based communication that directly drives revenue and retention.

From weak training to unregulated AI use, a new KnowBe4 study finds African organisations are mistaking awareness for true resilience.

Absa Bank is strengthening its digital payments capabilities through a strategic partnership with Network International, aiming to drive innovation and financial inclusion across Africa.

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.

Two of Africa’s biggest telecom operators join forces to expand high-speed connectivity in Mozambique, Tanzania, and the DRC in a move...

With crypto adoption booming in Africa, Binance is cautioning users to avoid unlicensed platforms, use strong security, and be wary of unsolicited messages. The exchange says education is the best defence against deepfake-driven fraud.

From SIM swaps to identity theft, fraudsters are exploiting Africa’s rapid shift to digital finance. Chenosis says integrating mobile...