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With over 1.5 million subscribers and 500 million transactions processed annually, Flutterwave is deepening its footprint through a new partnership with Payful. The collaboration aims to simplify trade payments, bridge currency barriers, and expand access to financial services for African businesses operating in global markets.

South African-born billionaire and world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has secured shareholder approval for his record-breaking $1 trillion Tesla pay package, reinforcing his control of the EV giant as he pushes ambitious goals from humanoid robots to global AI dominance.

At CNN’s Global Perspectives event in London, MTN Group said collaboration across governments, investors, and industries will be critical to driving digital inclusion and sustainable growth across Africa.

By Nhlanhla Muthe Orange Marine’s new generation of cable ships will boost the resilience of Africa’s undersea networks, reinforcing the continent’s place in the global digital economy while cutting emissions by 20%. Orange Marine, the submarine cable subsidiary of global telecoms giant Orange, has announced the construction of two next-generation cable ships aimed at securing and strengthening digital infrastructure across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (EMEA). The inve

AI-powered fintech Optasia has made a record-breaking entry on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the largest fintech listing since 2018. Founded in Nigeria, the $1.4 billion company now serves 121 million users monthly, redefining financial inclusion across Africa and beyond.

Vodacom has finally reached a confidential settlement with Kenneth Makate, the creator of the iconic “Please Call Me” service. The landmark case highlights the value of ideas, innovation, and fair compensation in South Africa’s corporate landscape.

For the first time, Openserve, South Africa's leading connectivity provider and a Telkom Group company, is joining the rest of the world in commemorating World Fibre Day in South Africa. The event coincides with a momentous milestone—ten years since Openserve was launched in 2015.

Selva Ganesh, Vice President and CEO of In2IT, cautioned delegates at his company's second annual CIO Cybersecurity Roundtable debate last week, which was organised in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of e-Government, Huawei, and Forescout.