Renew Capital has announced the launch of the Renew Venture Lab: The EmFi Series, a new initiative designed to identify and support African tech founders building the next generation of embedded finance and digital financial solutions across the continent. The program was officially unveiled during GITEX Africa, marking a significant step in advancing Africa’s fintech…
SPORTY TV has secured a historic and groundbreaking agreement with FIFA to broadcast all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ – Canada, Mexico and the United States™ in South Africa on a Pay TV basis. The landmark deal positions the platform at the forefront of sports media innovation across the continent and marks…
Belmoney and RwandaCash have announced a strategic partnership aimed at simplifying cross-border remittances for Rwandans living across Europe. The collaboration introduces a new EU-enabled remittance framework designed to make sending money home faster, more secure, and more cost-efficient through regulated digital infrastructure. Through this partnership, RwandaCash transitions from a Belgian-licensed operator into a fully EU-enabled…
India’s Bharti airtel has surpassed 650 million customers, becoming the world’s second-largest mobile operator by subscriber base, according to GSMA Intelligence. The milestone reflects the company’s growing scale across India and Africa, two of the fastest-growing telecom markets globally, with over 368 million users in India and 179 million across 14 African countries. This achievement…
Google, in partnership with UpSkill Universe, has launched the redesigned 2026 Hustle Academy, an AI-focused initiative aimed at individuals across Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme expands beyond its previous focus on small and medium-sized enterprises, opening opportunities for students, employees, and job seekers to acquire practical artificial intelligence skills. This redesign reflects a strategic effort to…
Liquid C2 has officially launched Africa’s first Google Cloud-powered Partner Experience Centre in Johannesburg, marking a significant milestone for cloud adoption and enterprise innovation on the continent. The centre is designed to provide partners and resellers with an immersive environment to create, experiment with, and implement solutions tailored specifically for the African market, moving beyond…
Nutanix has unveiled significant enhancements to its Elevate Service Provider Program, introducing new multitenant cloud capabilities through the Nutanix Service Provider Central platform. These updates are designed to help partners scale their operations, differentiate their offerings, and deliver enterprise-grade Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions to their customers. The initiative reflects Nutanix’s commitment to empowering…
Verto has launched a new solution under Verto Business Accounts, designed to empower US-registered businesses with operations in Africa. The initiative allows companies to open USD accounts in their own business name, providing a seamless way to move money between the United States and African markets. This addresses a critical need for businesses facing banking…
