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As Africa’s fintech landscape evolves, Visa continues to play a pivotal role in driving financial inclusion and shaping the future of digital payments. In a significant move, Visa has invested in Moniepoint Inc., a leading Nigerian…
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Safaricom has officially launched the Ziidi Money Market Fund (MMF) in collaboration with Standard Investment Bank (SIB) and ALA Capital Limited. This innovative product allows customers to manage, grow, and control their finances with…
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Netflix Africa has announced a major leadership change with the appointment of Kaye-Ann Williams as its new Director of Scripted Content. Starting in February, Williams will oversee the development of original African films and TV series,…
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Abhijit Dubey, CEO of Japanese IT giant NTT Data, has emphasised the need for global regulatory standards in artificial intelligence (AI) to mitigate risks associated with the rapidly evolving technology. Speaking on the sidelines of the…
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Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko, an accomplished electronic communications engineer and respected regulatory professional, has been named Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), effective Wednesday, January 22,…
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MobileMoney LTD (MML), a subsidiary of MTN Ghana, marked its 15th anniversary with a series of awards events across the country to recognise and honour its top-performing partners, agents, and merchants who have been integral to the…
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Kenya will allow citizens of nearly all African countries to visit without prior authorisation, according to a new directive by the cabinet. Previously, Kenya had implemented a "visa-free" policy requiring most visitors to apply online for…
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MTN Nigeria Communications PLC has successfully renewed and harmonised its 800 MHz spectrum licenses, securing its leadership position in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. The move follows approval from the Nigerian Communications…
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Ahmad Farroukh, who was appointed CEO of Nigerian telecom giant Globacom in October 2024, has resigned after just one month in the role, multiple sources close to the matter confirmed. While Globacom has not issued an official statement or…
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A report by Rest of World, a global non-profit publication, reveals that Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, offers a more affordable monthly subscription than the leading fixed internet service providers in five out of 16…
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