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Introducing LemFi: A game changer for African migrants sending money home
In a game-changing move for Africa’s global workforce, LemFi’s “Send Now, Pay Later” innovation uses artificial intelligence to merge credit and remittances, ensuring migrants can support loved ones across 30 countries without waiting for the next paycheque.
Oct 12, 20252 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 6, 20252 min read


Yellow Card: The African fintech rising to global prominence
Yellow Card, a pan-African fintech company, has been recognized as a finalist in the Payments Category at the inaugural Money Awards.
Oct 6, 20251 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 27, 20252 min read


Bayobab appoints Mohamed Bassit to head communications
With over 25 years’ experience, Bassit will drive the expansion of Bayobab’s communication platforms across Africa and beyond.
Sep 18, 20252 min read


Rethinking public-private partnerships for Africa’s trade future
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.
Sep 18, 20253 min read


Ethiopian expatriates in UAE enjoy hassle-free remittance channel with Botim
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.
Sep 11, 20252 min read


Orange, Synamedia partner to power Africa’s streaming boom
Orange’s extensive CDN footprint in Africa and Synamedia’s Quortex Switch platform promise faster, more reliable streaming for millions...
Sep 10, 20253 min read


SAS urges African insurers to embrace bold AI strategies for future success
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.
Sep 10, 20252 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 4, 20252 min read
Payments in Africa: Instant, integrated and inclusive
Africa is building momentum in intra-continental trade, driven by regional payment systems and integration frameworks.
Sep 4, 20253 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 28, 20252 min read


Vodacom appoints telecom veteran Ayman Essam to drive external affairs strategy
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.
Aug 28, 20252 min read


Tsitsi Masiyiwa reflects on the legacy of Econet Wireless amid farewell
The Masiyiwa family reflects on the home where Econet Wireless and the Higherlife Foundation were born, celebrating decades of...
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Ghana's ambitious vision to lead Africa in digital trade development
At the launch of National ICT Week in Accra, Ghana’s government unveiled new policies, partnerships, and investments aimed at positioning...
Aug 27, 20252 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 21, 20251 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 21, 20252 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 18, 20252 min read


Unlocking revenue: how African businesses can transform conversations into profit
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.
Aug 18, 20252 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 18, 20252 min read
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