South African integrated identity platform Contactable has secured US$13.5 million in funding to accelerate its growth and strengthen its presence across Africa. Based in Centurion, the company has built a reputation as a leading digital identity and eKYC provider, offering businesses a seamless platform for onboarding, identity verification, fraud reduction, and compliance. With this new…
French media powerhouse Canal+ has completed its landmark acquisition of MultiChoice Group, cementing one of the largest transactions in its history. The deal consolidates Canal+’s existing operations on the continent with MultiChoice to form Canal+ Africa, a new entity poised to redefine the broadcasting and content landscape across Africa and beyond. With this strategic move,…
Cybastion, a global leader in cybersecurity and digital solutions, has taken a major step in expanding its Africa DigiEmpower initiative into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The announcement, made during the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, represents a significant milestone in strengthening U.S.–Africa partnerships that prioritize digital transformation, capacity building, and skills…
Flutterwave has announced key leadership changes aimed at strengthening its compliance, risk management, and regulatory functions as the company continues to scale globally. These changes reflect the fintech’s deep commitment to building a secure, compliant, and sustainable digital payments ecosystem across Africa and beyond. The appointments bring in leaders with decades of experience and demonstrate…
HyperPay has taken a major step forward in shaping the future of financial technology in the MENA region by signing strategic Memorandums of Understanding with Mastercard and Mozn at Money20/20 Middle East 2025 in Riyadh. These partnerships are focused on driving innovation in digital payments while strengthening transaction security across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and…
Paga Group, one of Africa’s fastest-growing financial technology companies, has announced a major milestone with its expansion into the United States market. Headquartered in the UK, Paga is launching a new digital banking solution designed specifically for Africans living abroad, beginning with the Nigerian diaspora in the US. This move underscores Paga’s mission to simplify…
Cassava Technologies has entered into a strategic collaboration with Accenture to accelerate the rollout of sovereign AI solutions across Africa. This partnership marks a pivotal step in enabling organizations to process AI workloads and data within national borders, ensuring compliance with local regulations and advancing Africa’s digital sovereignty agenda. Accenture will deploy its AI Refinery™…
Mukuru has announced a strategic partnership with MoneyGram, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of cross-border payments across Africa and Asia. The collaboration is designed to empower both banked and underserved customers by combining Mukuru’s robust Southern African infrastructure with MoneyGram’s expansive global network. This alliance is positioned to create greater financial inclusion, ensuring…
