Nigeria’s ambition to become Africa’s digital economy powerhouse now rests on a company that has yet to be legally incorporated. The federal government expects to register the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) that will oversee Project BRIDGE by July 31, laying the legal foundation for one of Nigeria’s
In today's edition: Nigeria issues crypto tax rules || South Africa’s new rules for spam callers || South Africa’s capital-control rules for crypto || DR Congo walks back on digital tax proposal
In today's edition: PalmPay eyes Hong Kong listing || Canal+ backs fintech Moment in latest funding round || Nigeria’s Globacom records highest Internet users in May || Kenya caps carbon credit exports
Elon Musk’s social platform X has officially launched X Money, a digital payments service that marks its biggest step yet toward transforming the platform into an “everything app” combining social networking, payments and financial services. Initially available to X Premium and Premium+ subscribers
Applications are open for the Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa, a three-month programme designed to support 15 growth-stage, AI-driven South African startups with equity-free funding, technical mentorship and access to Google’s advanced AI technologies. The programme forms part of Googl
Kenya has launched a nationwide crackdown on digital piracy after the government estimated that illegal streaming, software piracy and unauthorized content distribution strip $708 million (KES 92 billion) from the economy each year and deny the Treasury about USD 131 million (KES 17 billion) in tax
Africa risks becoming a supplier of raw data for artificial intelligence while paying foreign companies to access the technologies built from that data unless governments and businesses urgently invest in digital infrastructure, according to a new report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The rep
According to Visa, Kinuthia-Otieno will be based in Nairobi, where she will lead the company's efforts to grow digital payments, deepen partnerships with financial institutions and partners, and expand financial inclusion across the region.
Egyptian e-commerce operations startup Fincart has raised $2.8 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round to accelerate the expansion of its AI-powered merchant platform across Africa and the Middle East. The round was co-led by Launch Africa and Antler MENAP, with participation from Yango Vent
While its mobile money business continued to attract new users, the suspension of a single product was enough to push the entire fintech division into decline.
Between 2016 and 2020, she worked in advertising and branding, developing campaigns for clients including Nigerian tier-one lenders Access Bank and Zenith Bank.
Angelopoulos, who joins Nedbank on September 1, spent eight years overseeing technology strategy, cloud investments and digital infrastructure across MTN Group's 16 markets.
In 2022, after careers in banking and agricultural development, they founded Green Giraffe, a Zambian startup using AI and satellite technology to help smallholder farmers access premium markets.
Applications are open for the Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa, a three-month programme designed to support 15 growth-stage, AI-driven South African startups with equity-free funding, technical mentorship and access to Google’s advanced AI technologies. The programme forms part of Googl
Elon Musk’s social platform X has officially launched X Money, a digital payments service that marks its biggest step yet toward transforming the platform into an “everything app” combining social networking, payments and financial services. Initially available to X Premium and Premium+ subscribers
Samsung Electronics East Africa launched an integrated digital classroom platform aimed at helping Kenyan schools manage connected learning as the country accelerates adoption of technology under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The Samsung Digital Classroom combines Samsung tablets, interacti
Kenyan tech training institution Moringa School graduated 1,761 learners on Wednesday in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s artificial intelligence and digital talent pipeline as demand grows for workers with advanced technology skills. The graduates completed programmes in data science, ar
Samsung, the globally renowned electronics brand, on Thursday partnered with digital solutions provider Globacom to host a masterclass at Gloworld in Opebi, Lagos, unveiling the next-generation Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold8. These cutting-edge foldable devices signal a significant advancem
