Africa

MTN calls for regulatory harmonisation across Africa

MTN Group CEO and president, Ralph Mupita, says more certainty is needed to encourage the necessary investment for the continent to get connected.
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Chipper Cash joins tbDEX network

African Fintech Chipper Cash becomes the latest participating financial institution on tbDEX, unlocking liquidity for B2C and B2B cross-border payments.
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AI shaping workplace and workforce of the future

Dr Chris Jardine, Group CEO of Tsebo, explains why the world’s largest tech firms will continue to make huge strides in creating digital savants that will astound and confound us in equal measure.
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Wednesday

AfriLabs inks partnership agreement with Vault Hill Labs

Alliance to fulfill shared technological advancement and community empowerment objectives
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Wednesday

Finance app NoOnes expands to Kenya

CEO confirms intention to link up country and region with global financial systems.
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Fintech lifts MTN Group in tough Q1 performance

MTN Group’s fintech revenue grew year on year, boosted by outstanding performance in Ghana, Cameroon, and South Africa.
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Vodacom passes 200m subscriber mark across Africa

The telco celebrated its 30th anniversary by promising to expand its financial services, which have become a lucrative business for the company.
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10 May

David Meads named Cisco VP for MEA, CIS, Romania

In the new role, Meads will be in charge of Cisco's strategy and commercial operations, and pushing for the adoption of digital technologies.
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Access Bank, MasterCard partner on cross border payments

The two companies have launched a unified cross-border money movement solution, enabling users to send and receive payments to and from 150+ countries.
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Africa exhibits ‘moderate’ level of cybersecurity preparedness

According to the research, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, are leading the way in cybersecurity preparation.
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Milken-Motsepe prize green energy winners announced

Aftrak, an initiative based out of Malawi and the UK, was awarded the $1 million grand prize for its solar microgrid and custom-designed tractors.
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Lesaka buys payment platform Adumo for $85m

The purchase price will be paid in the form of shares of Lesaka common stock  and $12.5 million in cash.
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Koosh Panday joins Africa SAP User Group's board

The senior executive has an MBA and has received substantial training in several SAP modules, including SCM, SAP Ariba Contract Management, and SAP SRM.