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Google has announced a major investment in data centre infrastructure in Johannesburg as part of its broader $954 million investment in Africa. This initiative is expected to generate 300,000 jobs and contribute approximately $89.8 billion…
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The GSMA today announced the launch of a new skills training initiative aimed at tackling digital poverty and bridging the digital divide. In partnership with the N50 Project, GSMA Advance, the skills and training division of the mobile…
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MultiChoice recently announced changes in pricing for most of its DStv products, effective from 1 April 2025. However, its DStv Stream packages are retaining their current fees, making them even more attractive to those willing to shift…
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Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has expanded its operations in Ghana by integrating the Pay With Bank Transfer option in partnership with Affinity Bank. This move will allow businesses using Flutterwave in Ghana…
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The Nigerian government has announced the creation of a $40 million fund to support early-stage technology startups, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s position as Africa’s leading tech hub. The fund, which will provide…
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MTN plans to invest between $300 million and $350 million in capital expenditure (capex) in South Africa to enhance its competitiveness within the prepaid market segment. This allocation represents 19% of the MTN Group's total capex and is…
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Airtel Money is steadily increasing its market share in Kenya’s mobile money sector, challenging the long-standing dominance of Safaricom’s M-PESA. According to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), Airtel Money’s market share grew…
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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has clarified that MTN Ghana has not been granted authorisation to facilitate cross-border transactions with MTN Nigeria. In an official statement, the central bank emphasised that MobileMoney Limited, the operator…
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Google Wallet has launched a new feature that allows parents to monitor and control their children's digital payments on Android devices. The update enables kids to securely tap to pay in stores while ensuring financial activities remain…
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Nvidia and Elon Musk’s xAI have officially joined the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), a consortium backed by Microsoft, investment fund MGX, and BlackRock, as part of efforts to expand artificial intelligence capabilities in the U.S.…
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