Mike Tyson has announced that his recent genealogical DNA test reveals roots in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, identifying him as of Congolese descent. His declaration marks a deeply personal moment of reconnection with his ancestral heritage and opens a new chapter in how he engages with his identity. During his visit to Kinshasa,…
AI Expo Africa 2025 is set to make history as the continent’s largest Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Automation gathering, taking place from 29–31 October at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Now in its 8th year, the event continues to serve as a pivotal platform uniting global AI leaders, innovators, investors, policymakers, and…
M-PESA Ethiopia has reached a major milestone by completing its integration with EthSwitch, the country’s national payment network, marking a transformative step in the evolution of Ethiopia’s digital payments ecosystem. This development expands M-PESA’s capabilities beyond mobile wallet transactions, enabling customers to directly transfer funds from their M-PESA wallets to any bank account connected to…
dLocal has unveiled BNPL Fuse, a groundbreaking solution that transforms access to flexible payment options across emerging markets. As the world’s first Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) aggregator designed for these regions, BNPL Fuse empowers merchants to seamlessly reach over 500 million underbanked consumers across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia—all through a…
Fasset has announced the appointment of Mehtap Onder as Managing Director, a strategic move that underscores the company’s ambition to accelerate its expansion across Africa and Asia. As one of the region’s most accomplished leaders in digital assets and former Managing Director at GCEX Dubai, Onder brings a wealth of expertise in navigating complex regulatory…
Women for Women International has officially appointed Thelma Ekiyor as its new Global Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s mission to empower women affected by conflict and crisis globally. With 25 years of international development experience, Ms. Ekiyor brings a transformative vision rooted in economic empowerment, social innovation, and impactful leadership….
Hisense South Africa is marking a major milestone with the launch of its first-ever premium brand store at Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town this November. Strategically opening ahead of Black Friday, the new store will offer customers exclusive in-store promotions, interactive demonstrations, and early access to Hisense’s latest range of high-end, locally manufactured…
Wave Mobile, the $1.7 billion fintech unicorn renowned for revolutionizing digital payments in West Africa, has officially transitioned into a full-fledged bank with the establishment of WAVE BANK AFRICA S.A in Côte d’Ivoire. Registered as a public limited company with a capital base of 20 billion CFA francs, the new entity marks a strategic move…
