Branch International, a mobile branchless bank for emerging markets, has announced a US$70mn Series B investment to further expand its financial offerings to additional countries
The upgraded version of Ecobank’s mobile app has attracted three million new customers in six months, thus taking the total number of users to four million
The US-based e-commerce giant PayPal has announced plans to collaborate with African mobile money companies to provide services to the region’s unbanked population
Ride-sharing app Careem is in early talks to raise as much as US$500mn in new funds from investors, Reuters reported citing sources
Orange SA said it would distribute solar panel kits in certain African countries, in a move to potentially gain customers in emerging economies amidst a price war with low-cost rivals in its home markets
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)
For Ghanaian customers, this license means more efficient and secure money transfers across the country. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Kaspersky and Smart Africa collaborate to enhance cybersecurity skills, policies, and infrastructure, strengthening Africa’s digital security landscape. (Image source: Kaspersky)
This strategic collaboration focuses on providing broadband Internet access to remote areas, helping to bridge the digital divide in the region. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Network International and Airtel Money partner to roll out digital payment solutions across Africa, starting with Uganda and expanding in 2025. (Image source: Network International)
Airtel Africa pledges to train 25,000 Nigerian youth in digital skills and offers 10 tech scholarships, supporting the country’s digital transformation. (Image source: Airtel Africa)
NAPAfrica reaches 5Tbps, reinforcing its role as Africa’s leading IXP, improving local traffic, reducing costs, and boosting performance. (
Kaspersky and Smart Africa collaborate to enhance cybersecurity skills, policies, and infrastructure, strengthening Africa’s digital security landscape. (Image source: Kaspersky)
This strategic collaboration focuses on providing broadband Internet access to remote areas, helping to bridge the digital divide in the region. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Network International and Airtel Money partner to roll out digital payment solutions across Africa, starting with Uganda and expanding in 2025. (Image source: Network International)
Airtel Africa pledges to train 25,000 Nigerian youth in digital skills and offers 10 tech scholarships, supporting the country’s digital transformation. (Image source: Airtel Africa)
NAPAfrica reaches 5Tbps, reinforcing its role as Africa’s leading IXP, improving local traffic, reducing costs, and boosting performance. (
Flutterwave is a trusted payments provider for businesses across Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Mombasa is experiencing rapid interconnection growth and is among Africa’s most globally connected locations. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
This collaboration will allow Bayobab to optimise SMS connectivity while significantly reducing administrative costs. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Teraco partners with NOA to integrate wind power into its data centres, advancing its 100% renewable energy goal in South Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
MTN Group Fintech selects Network International as its payment processor, expanding card issuance in Africa to enhance digital financial services and inclusion. (Image source: Network International)
Meta’s Project Waterworth spans 50,000 km across five continents, enhancing global connectivity, AI infrastructure, and digital inclusion. (Image source: Meta)
Flutterwave secures Cross-Border Payments Award at Africa Tech Summit 2025. (Image source: Flutterwave)
