African entrepreneurs and contractors selling goods and services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK can now receive payments faster and more conveniently following the launch of WorldRemit for Business
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MEA handset subscriptions set to reach 1.4bn by 2023, says GlobalData
The total handset subscription in Africa and the Middle East is set to reach 1.4bn by 2023 from 733mn in 2018, with smartphones accounting for 81 per cent of handsets in 2023 from 54.4 per cent in 2018, according to GlobalData
PayU launches digital payment operations in Kenya
PayU has launched a robust payment service for the East Africa region, to accelerate the regions digital payment market
New app to support children in South Sudan
UNICEF, Save the Children and a network of child protection organisations have launched a new online database and application to better protect children in emergencies
DHL rolls out e-commerce platform to more African markets
DHL Express’ mobile and desktop platform DHL Africa eShop has been rolled out in nine more countries across the continent
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Qualcomm empowers African tech startups with mentorship. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
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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)
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PalmPay launches USSD code in Nigeria, enabling millions to access financial services without internet, enhancing financial inclusion. (Image source: Palmpay)
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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)
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MTN South Africa partners with KnowRoaming to introduce the Travel eSIM, offering cost-effective data roaming across 150+ destinations worldwide. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
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NuRAN has fully restored all seven sites, bringing them back on air. (Image credit: Nuran Wireless)
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Arrel launches modular remittance APIs
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Starlink’s satellite-powered broadband network will be made commercially available across CAR. (Image credit: U.S. MISSION CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC)
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Mastercard expects artificial intelligence and agentic commerce to shape the next phase of Africa’s digital transformation.(Image credit: Mastercard)
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Airtel Africa and SpaceX are positioning satellite-enabled mobile connectivity as a critical pillar of Africa’s digital transformation. (Image credit: Tech Africa)
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NuRAN has fully restored all seven sites, bringing them back on air. (Image credit: Nuran Wireless)
Arrel launches modular remittance APIs
Starlink’s satellite-powered broadband network will be made commercially available across CAR. (Image credit: U.S. MISSION CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC)
Mastercard expects artificial intelligence and agentic commerce to shape the next phase of Africa’s digital transformation.(Image credit: Mastercard)
Airtel Africa and SpaceX are positioning satellite-enabled mobile connectivity as a critical pillar of Africa’s digital transformation. (Image credit: Tech Africa)
National digital platform transforms Liberia’s payments. (Image source: The Central Bank of Liberia)
Partner programme unlocks growth for niche ISPs. (Image source: Vox)
WIOCC secures US$65mn financing expansion Africa. (Image source: WIOCC)
BBI is tasked with expanding the country’s broadband infrastructure. (Image source: Huawei)
This initiative utilises the Tianqi Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to deliver advanced industrial connectivity across multiple sectors
2Africa west subsea cable goes Live
Infinity Wireless and Frogfoot will work together to ensure fibre service delivery remains exceptional