07/10/2026
The report says Nigeria has distinguished itself by pairing AI skills development with enforceable governance measures instead of focusing solely on technology adoption.
07/10/2026
He said mobile money wallets should increasingly become a pathway for small traders, informal workers and ordinary consumers to access services that traditional bank accounts have long provided.
07/09/2026
The coalition has surpassed $82 billion in global commitments to connect the world, with Telkom among the few African companies recognised in the recent round of pledges.
07/07/2026
It has also secured approval from the Central Bank of Ireland to acquire Bureau Buttercrane, granting it instant access to the entire European Economic Area.
07/06/2026
Together, the three banks operate more than 1,400 branches, highlighting the continued relevance of physical banking in Africa’s largest economy.
07/06/2026
Industry representatives warn that locking up nearly a third of their reserves in Kenyan commercial banks could choke operational liquidity, slow transaction speeds, and increase costs for consumers who use stablecoins for cross-border trade and remittanc
07/02/2026
This is a pivotal moment for Interswitch as we accelerate our expansion beyond payments and reimagine digital banking for Africa.
06/30/2026
The Africa Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence is a multi-year initiative led by Mastercard that will begin a phased rollout in 2026, starting with South Africa and Nigeria.
06/29/2026
The announcement was made by Anna-Elisabeth Costafrolaz, World Bank representative, during the 5th National Communications Conference, while addressing the challenges of digital inclusion in the country.
06/26/2026
The report shows blockchain accounted for 5.3% of all African venture funding in 2025, nearly double the global average of 3%, even as overall capital flows into the sector contracted.
06/23/2026
This agreement extends across various business divisions, with broader deployment planned across the group’s African regions.
06/23/2026
The startup sees the country as a strategic entry into Africa and plans to expand further on the continent.
06/18/2026
The company has also introduced a 300 Mbps unlimited package at GH¢444 and a 500 Mbps unlimited package at GH¢999.
06/17/2026
The deal reflects the strategic fit between the two companies as demand grows for faster and cheaper cross-border payments across Africa.
06/17/2026
The deal shows Flutterwave’s continued push to scale its payments infrastructure across Africa, while deepening ties with global players in the blockchain and cross-border payments ecosystem.
06/11/2026
A major SA retail bank has partnered with a leading fintech company to launch a quick and efficient AI-powered personal loan service.
06/11/2026
The investment values the company at $1.4 billion, up 40% from its unicorn valuation in 2023.
06/10/2026
ASI advances 0.53% to 244,697.62 points as market recovery extends to third consecutive session
06/08/2026
The award is a fitting recognition of UBA Plc for its innovations in digital payments, e-business, and the use of artificial intelligence to drive seamless cross-border banking across more than 20 African markets
06/08/2026
This shift is not merely technological. It reflects a fundamental change in how individuals and businesses expect financial services to work — fast, seamless and on demand.