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Nigeria outgrows cash as fintech revolution redefines financial access
Nigeria’s digital payment surge is reshaping the country’s financial landscape, with over $850 million in transactions and 90% mobile penetration in 2024
Jul 42 min read


End of an Era: Okra shuts down after pioneering open banking in Nigeria
By Nhlanhla Muthe Okra Co-founder Fara Ashiru Jituboh confirmed the quiet closure, marking the end of a bold journey that helped shape...
Jul 42 min read


Mukuru brings instant payments to Zimbabwe’s tobacco farmers
As tobacco exports hit $1.3 billion, Mukuru’s digital payment tools are helping smallholder farmers overcome financial exclusion with...
Jul 32 min read


Kenya, UK exploring new digital trading pact
The announcement was made on Wednesday at London's Guildhall during the Africa Debate by UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi.
Jul 22 min read


Fueling Innovation: Why Startups Are Reshaping the Future
Startups are no longer just disruptors — they’re redefining the rules of business, tech, and culture. From fintech and green energy to...
May 141 min read


Vodacom ranked Africa's Top Employer for second consecutive year
Vodacom Group has been named Africa's number one employer by the Top Employers Institute for the second year running. This prestigious...
May 142 min read


Kamberg community partners Vodacom in a community-based model to secure towers
In a powerful show of community-driven innovation, Kamberg in KwaZulu-Natal has partnered with Vodacom to secure local base stations from vandalism and battery theft. Through added fencing and community-led patrols, this initiative ensures uninterrupted mobile access — critical for communication, business, and emergency response in remote areas.
May 142 min read


HOAX: This website promising MTN Uganda customers cash prizes is fake. The telecommunications company has warned customers about the fake promotion.
HOAX: This website promising MTN Uganda customers cash prizes is fake The telecommunications company has warned customers about the fake...
May 141 min read


Microsoft partners with Flutterwave to power payment innovation in Africa
Flutterwave and Microsoft have partnered in a five-year deal to build Flutterwave’s next-gen platform on Microsoft Azure. The goal is to accelerate digital payment innovation and empower African SMEs, which employ 90% of the continent’s population. This collaboration aims to boost financial inclusion, streamline transactions, and support business growth through scalable, secure technology and AI-powered solutions.
May 143 min read
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