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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


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 272 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


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


Empire Partner Foundation expands into Ghana with Remat Holdings alliance
The youth-led Empire Partner Foundation, has been in operation since 2016, collaborates with developers on scalable concepts to create innovative solutions leveraging technology.
Jul 202 min read


PalmPay cracks CNBC Global Fintech 300 – again
By Nhlanhla Muthe PalmPay, Africa’s rising fintech powerhouse, has been named one of the world’s top 300 fintech firms by CNBC and...
Jul 202 min read


Awash Bank partners M-PESA to unlock mobile credit access in Ethiopia
With their new overdraft product, Awash Bank and M-PESA aim to empower more Ethiopians through inclusive digital lending, combining trusted banking infrastructure with mobile-first innovation.
Jul 152 min read


Lipa Later attracts $24.5m lifeline offers amid financial crisis
Once a darling of African fintech, Lipa Later now faces a critical turning point as three suitors, including Engage Capital and Advance Global Capital, submit rescue bids following months of unpaid debts, legal battles, and failed fundraising.
Jul 152 min read


Digital dreams take flight: Liquid SA celebrates youth tech trailblazers
Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa capped off its Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme with a vibrant pitchathon in Johannesburg, awarding top start-up ProLink R100,000 and marking a significant step in youth-driven digital innovation.
Jul 82 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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