TerraPay, one of the leading global payments infrastructure companies, has partnered with Flocash, provider of payment services powering ecommerce in the Middle East and Africa, for large cross-border business payments
FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), the investing arm of FSD Africa, has announced around US$4mn investment into IMFact, an expanding fintech company that uses supply chain financing to provide working capital to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)
Recognising the devastating effects of COVID-19 on businesses and families in Kenya, Mastercard Foundation has launched the COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Programme (CRRP) to help micro- small- medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) respond to and withstand the impact of pandemic while strengthening their resilience in the long run
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$1.5mn grant to assess policy gaps in the digital trade and e-commerce ecosystems in 10 countries in Africa
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) has closed a US$4.2mn deal with Sunspot Energy Kenya Limited, a solar home system provider operating as Spark Possibilities, sourced through TDB’s Renewables DealRoom hosted by Asoko Insight
Qualcomm empowers African tech startups with mentorship. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
GSMA's 2024 report reveals the transformative impact of mobile technology in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting key challenges and growth opportunities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the most active region for mobile money, with East and West Africa seeing the highest growth in registered accounts and monthly usage. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
PalmPay launches USSD code in Nigeria, enabling millions to access financial services without internet, enhancing financial inclusion. (Image source: Palmpay)
MTN South Africa partners with KnowRoaming to introduce the Travel eSIM, offering cost-effective data roaming across 150+ destinations worldwide. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
IPT PowerTech scales clean power networks
Paratus launches Essential Access connectivity solution
IFC partners with Cashi to scale interoperable digital payments in Chad. (Image source: IFC)
Financial inclusion grows through mobile money usage
GITEX Africa to showcase Vertiv’s HPC innovations. (Image source: Vertiv)
IPT PowerTech scales clean power networks
Paratus launches Essential Access connectivity solution
IFC partners with Cashi to scale interoperable digital payments in Chad. (Image source: IFC)
Financial inclusion grows through mobile money usage
GITEX Africa to showcase Vertiv’s HPC innovations. (Image source: Vertiv)
Bringing direct-to-cell satellite connectivity to 4G smartphones in no coverage areas
Orange Tunisie rolls out satellite broadband in Tunisia
Digitally track and locate tools with Brady’s RFID solution. (Image source: Brady Corporation)
Satellite partnership expands African connectivity
Oluwamuyiwa Akinmejiwa explains how data sovereignty laws are reshaping digital infrastructure choices for West African banks
Africa’s rising digital talent opportunity
The satellite network will be integrated with the Yas core infrastructure across its markets
