Global payments company EBANX has become the first international payments provider to offer OPay Direct Debit, a recurring payment solution that enables international subscription businesses to collect payments from Nigerian consumers through the OPay digital wallet. The integration gives international merchants access to OPay’s 40 million monthly active users, equivalent to approximately one in three…
Telr, a regulated regional payments provider operating across key Middle Eastern markets, has partnered with CreditPool to launch Telr Multi-Card Payments, a service that allows customers to split a single purchase across multiple payment cards. Available exclusively on Telr payment pages, the feature aims to address declined transactions caused by individual card limits or insufficient…
Angolan telecommunications operator Unitel is participating as a sponsor in the first edition of Expo Icolo e Bengo 2026, showcasing its telecommunications and digital financial services while engaging with businesses and communities across the province. The exhibition officially opened on 22 October at the Africa Manufacturing Centre in Catete, bringing together more than 200 exhibitors…
Orange Liberia has launched 5G services in Liberia, positioning itself as the country’s first provider to introduce the next-generation mobile network technology. The launch marks a development in the country’s telecommunications sector as demand for faster and more reliable digital connectivity continues to grow. The introduction of 5G is expected to expand connectivity options for…
Ethio telecom has expanded its fourth-generation (4G) Long-Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband service to 80 additional towns in Ethiopia, extending high-speed connectivity to more communities beyond established urban centres. The rollout supports the operator’s three-year Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 strategy, which prioritises improved connectivity, network modernisation and wider access to digital services. The…
Global payments company EBANX has become the first international payments provider to offer OPay Direct Debit, a recurring payment solution that enables international subscription businesses to collect payments from Nigerian consumers through the OPay digital wallet. The integration gives international merchants access to OPay’s 40 million monthly active users, equivalent to approximately one in three…
Telr, a regulated regional payments provider operating across key Middle Eastern markets, has partnered with CreditPool to launch Telr Multi-Card Payments, a service that allows customers to split a single purchase across multiple payment cards. Available exclusively on Telr payment pages, the feature aims to address declined transactions caused by individual card limits or insufficient…
Togo has launched a national initiative to develop artificial intelligence tools capable of understanding local languages, aiming to improve access to public services for citizens who do not speak French. The three-year programme, known as Voix du Togo (Voice of Togo), was launched in early October by Cina Lawson, Minister of Public Service Efficiency and…
Angolan telecommunications operator Unitel is participating as a sponsor in the first edition of Expo Icolo e Bengo 2026, showcasing its telecommunications and digital financial services while engaging with businesses and communities across the province. The exhibition officially opened on 22 October at the Africa Manufacturing Centre in Catete, bringing together more than 200 exhibitors…
MTN Zambia Chief Executive Officer Larry Annetts and MTN Mobile Money Managing Director Komba Malukutila have led a delegation on a courtesy visit to National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) Director General Muyangwa Muyangwa to discuss digital connectivity, financial inclusion and access to financial services across Zambia. The meeting formed part of MTN Zambia’s ongoing engagement…
Orange Liberia has launched 5G services in Liberia, positioning itself as the country’s first provider to introduce the next-generation mobile network technology. The launch marks a development in the country’s telecommunications sector as demand for faster and more reliable digital connectivity continues to grow. The introduction of 5G is expected to expand connectivity options for…
Nigerian payments company Nomba has expanded its cross-border payments corridor from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Zambia, enabling businesses on its platform to pay suppliers in the neighbouring country through bank accounts and mobile wallets. The service allows businesses operating in the DRC to settle payments to Zambian suppliers in US dollars…
