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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 61 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 112 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 43 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


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 272 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


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


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 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


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


Binance issues alert: AI deepfakes fueling crypto scams in Africa
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.
Aug 122 min read


As Women's Month begins, South African women are experiencing systematic injustices
South African women face systematic inequities, such as a 30% salary difference and single motherhood.
Aug 53 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
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