Kenya unleashes modern tech against tax dodgers

This move is part of a broader move toward digital tax enforcement, which uses data to inform policy decisions, and follows similar initiatives elsewhere globally.
26 Mar

Kenya's eCitizen revenue hits $4.6m daily

Digitisation drives 1 000% surge in daily collections as Parliament probes $72m diversion and platform ownership risks.
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24 Mar

Emtel hits new heights as AI, fintech boost revenue

Mauritius’ Emtel posts robust 2025 results with double-digit profit growth, driven by AI innovation, fintech expansion, and wide 5G rollout, while strategic moves strengthen its balance sheet.
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MoFlex is here, MoMo Rwanda intros loan solution

MoFlex users can request loans ranging from Rwf 1,000 to more than Rwf 1, 000,000, with interest rates from 7% to 14%, tailored to their chosen repayment period.
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MTN MoMo, IZB partner to push cashless economy

The two announced a partnership to enable payments across the bank’s national point-of-sale network.
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EIB Global puts $46m into Speedinvest Africa Fund

At least 30% of the vehicle's funds will be used to support companies that promote gender equality, such as those with female founders, workers, or customers.

What Africa’s stablecoin boom means for financial system

Africa is rapidly emerging as a global hotspot for stablecoin adoption, with digital dollars increasingly becoming a practical solution across the continent. Adesoji Solanke from Absa CIB explores what this shift means for the continent’s financial system
18 Mar

Luno intros Nigeria's first crypto prediction market

The platform enables users to forecast short-term price fluctuations of key cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin , Ethereum , Solana, Dogecoin, and Ripple.
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Vodacom, M-PESA launch first mobile-money tap-to-pay

Paymentology says innovations like tap-to-pay accelerate financial inclusion by making everyday transactions simpler and safer for everyone.

Cyber fraud storm hits Equity Bank Rwanda as 35 arrested

A sophisticated digital fraud scheme targeting Equity Bank Rwanda has led to 35 arrests, including suspects in Uganda, as investigators trace millions siphoned through mobile money and banking system vulnerabilities.
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16 Mar

Nigeria, Ghana trigger stunning 45% surge in MTN dividends

Strong growth in MTN Nigeria and Ghana, combined with a resilient South Africa, helped power MTN Group’s exceptional 2025 results, delivering robust free cash flow, improved returns and a 45% jump in shareholder dividends.
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Ethio Telecom pursues Italian funding for digital agenda

Telco executives were in Italy this week seeking backing for large-scale investments aimed at expanding the digital infrastructure.
 
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