The executive secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Dr Carlos Lopes, has spoken about the growing importance of the continent’s IT sector
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Mastercard announces initiatives to promote financial inclusion
Global payments technology firm MasterCard have announced the launch of three new initiatives aimed at addressing the issue of financial exclusion in Africa, CEO Ajay Banga revealed yesterday
Banking sector needs digital awareness, says Stanbic Bank
Zambian banks should promote the use of digital platforms to make banking experience simpler and easier, stated Stanbic Bank
India’s US$125mn project to develop African ICT sector
India is helping Africa develop its information and communication technology (ICT) sector through its US$125mn Pan-African e-network project
Millicom and Vodacom to introduce mobile money transfer service in Tanzania
Telecom service providers Millicom and Vodacom have signed a partnership agreement to allow users greater interoperability between mobile wallets in Tanzania