GHIB- Ghana International Bank has announced the appointment of Ian Greenstreet as its new Chief Executive Officer, pending regulatory approval in the United Kingdom. The appointment marks a significant leadership transition for the Bank as it continues to strengthen its position within international financial markets and deepen its contribution to Africa’s economic development. Ian Greenstreet…
Beltone Asset Management has partnered with Telda to expand access to investment opportunities for a broader segment of Egyptians through a fully digital and user-friendly experience. The collaboration brings together Beltone’s expertise in asset management and Telda’s rapidly growing fintech platform, creating a seamless pathway for users to access professionally managed investment products directly from…
Huawei Cloud has reinforced its commitment to advancing Egypt’s fintech ecosystem through its presence at the Huawei Cloud FinTech Summit 2026 in Cairo. The event, themed around empowering fintech innovation through cloud computing, AI, data, and secure digital infrastructure, convened key stakeholders across financial services, technology, and innovation to explore the future of digital transformation…
Absa Bank Kenya has announced an expanded strategic collaboration with Airtel Money Africa aimed at strengthening digital payment capabilities and improving financial access for customers and merchants across its ecosystem. The partnership is designed to enhance transaction flexibility and support the continued growth of cashless financial services. Through this integration, customers are now able to…
PawaPay has reached a major milestone in Africa’s digital payments ecosystem, successfully processing three billion mobile money transactions through its platform. The achievement highlights the accelerating adoption of mobile money across the continent and reflects the growing demand from businesses seeking reliable, scalable, and seamless payment solutions across multiple African markets. The pace of growth…
Egypt is accelerating its digital transformation agenda through a major boost to its data infrastructure ecosystem, following the licensing of Hassan Allam Digital Infrastructure and Data Center Solutions to establish and operate advanced data centers and cloud computing services. The approval was issued by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt during a ceremony…
The Airtel Africa Foundation has reported a strong first full year of impact, investing $6.2 million across key development areas including education, financial inclusion, digital inclusion, and environmental sustainability. The report highlights the Foundation’s expanding role in supporting Africa’s digital and socio-economic transformation agenda. Education emerged as the largest focus area of investment, with significant…
GHIB- Ghana International Bank has announced the appointment of Ian Greenstreet as its new Chief Executive Officer, pending regulatory approval in the United Kingdom. The appointment marks a significant leadership transition for the Bank as it continues to strengthen its position within international financial markets and deepen its contribution to Africa’s economic development. Ian Greenstreet…
Ghana is positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s artificial intelligence revolution, with the government unveiling an ambitious vision to transform the country into a leading AI hub on the continent. During a strategic engagement with PwC Ghana, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging emerging technologies as key…
Beltone Asset Management has partnered with Telda to expand access to investment opportunities for a broader segment of Egyptians through a fully digital and user-friendly experience. The collaboration brings together Beltone’s expertise in asset management and Telda’s rapidly growing fintech platform, creating a seamless pathway for users to access professionally managed investment products directly from…
Côte d’Ivoire is preparing for a transformative phase in its digital journey with the planned launch of Starlink services and the rollout of 5G technology beginning in July 2026. Announced by Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation Djibril Ouattara during the government’s Gouv’Talk online dialogue series, these developments signal a strong commitment to accelerating…
Gabon has unveiled an ambitious push to accelerate its national digital transformation agenda, backed by a 2026 budget allocation of XAF 82 billion (approximately $133 million). The investment underscores the government’s strategy to place digital technology at the center of economic diversification, sovereignty, and long-term competitiveness. The initiative forms part of Gabon’s broader 2025–2030 digital…
