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Kenyan digital creators are turning short-form video into real income as TikTok’s commercial rollout connects brands with a fast-growing ecosystem of influencers driving marketing, culture and youth entrepreneurship.

Kenyan TikTok creators cash in as platform fuels new revenue stream

More than 200 Kenyan creators earned $350,000 (Sh45.1 million) in brand deals during TikTok’s first year of formal commercial operations, highlighting how short-form video is transforming marketing and youth entrepreneurship.

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The telco cautioned shareholders that if concluded, it may have a material effect on the price of the company’s securities; shareholders were advised to exercise caution when dealing in the company’s securities.

Telecom titan MTN Group eyes global tower company IHS

The telco cautioned shareholders that if concluded, it may have a material effect on the price of the company’s securities; shareholders were advised to exercise caution when dealing in the company’s securities.

4 days ago1 min read

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso has stressed that fintech must deliver financial services to the last mile, so that no Nigerian is left behind in the digital economy.

Nigeria sets African fintech standard with bold regulatory blueprint

The Central Bank of Nigeria unveils a new framework to streamline compliance, expand financial inclusion, and support cross-border fintech growth, positioning the country as Africa’s emerging rule-setter in digital finance.

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Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO is thrilled that the giant telco passed the 100 million financial services customers mark this quarter.

Vodacom accelerates Pan-African growth with Safaricom, Maziv deals

Strong performance in Egypt, international markets, and financial services drives Vodacom Group’s quarter, as strategic acquisitions position the company for inclusive connectivity and fintech leadership across Africa.

4 days ago2 min read

The African tech startup ecosystem climbed by over 50% to US$1.64 billion in 2025, as the sector gradually recovered.

‘Funding winter’ ends as investments in African startups climb

The African tech startup ecosystem climbed by over 50% to US$1.64 billion in 2025, as the sector gradually recovered.

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As their ties become stronger, the two countries are looking into collaborations in communication and technology.

Ghana, Zambia enhance technology alliance.

As their ties become stronger, the two countries are looking into collaborations in communication and technology.

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Speaking at the event, MTN MoMo CEO MKomba Malukutila emphasised that the service is a growing market.

MTN MoMo Zambia takes the leap into insurance

The MTN subsidiary has announced a new service that enables customers to make secure health and motor insurance payments.

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MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited has announced that Managing Director Richard Yego will step down at the end of February 2026. His departure brings to a close a four-year tenure that helped deepen Uganda’s digital payments ecosystem and strengthen MTN MoMo’s standing in Africa’s fintech market. In a statement issued early today, the fintech confirmed that Yego will officially vacate the role on February 28, 2026. “After four years of leading MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited, Mr. Richard Yego will step down as the Managing Director,” the Board said, noting that interim leadership arrangements have already been put in place. Yego joined MTN MoMo Uganda at a time when mobile money platforms across Africa were accelerating beyond basic person-to-person transfers into full financial services ecosystems. During his tenure, MoMo Uganda deepened merchant payments, expanded bill payments and strengthened partnerships with banks, fintechs and government agencies to drive digital financial inclusion.

MTN MoMo Uganda MD Richard Yego to step down after four years

MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited has announced that Managing Director Richard Yego will step down at the end of February 2026 after four years at the helm, as the company maintains momentum in Uganda and across MTN MoMo’s expanding African fintech footprint.

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