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Orange, Qevlar AI Partner to Enhance Africa’s Cybersecurity

1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Orange Cyberdefense, the cybersecurity arm of Orange Group, has announced a new partnership with French cybersecurity startup Qevlar AI to strengthen threat detection and prevention capabilities across Africa. This strategic collaboration will integrate artificial intelligence into Orange Cyberdefense’s threat monitoring systems, enabling faster, more efficient identification and mitigation of cyber threats targeting businesses and institutions…

Chukwuma Nwokocha Named New Group CEO at Stanbic IBTC

1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Chukwuma (Chuma) Nwokocha as the substantive Group Chief Executive, effective October 2, 2025. The appointment follows the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and marks a new chapter in the leadership of one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions. This transition comes after the completion of Adenkule…

Adri Führi Appointed as Group CFO at EFT Corporation

1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

EFT Corporation has announced the appointment of Adri Führi as Group Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Führi steps into her new role at a time when EFT Corporation is pursuing strategic growth and expanding its footprint across key African markets. Her extensive background across…

Yellow Card Named Finalist in Money20/20 Payments Category

1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

Yellow Card, a leading pan-African fintech company, has been announced as a finalist in the Payments Category at the inaugural Money Awards hosted by Money20/20. The prestigious event, set to take place on Sunday, October 26, in Las Vegas, celebrates global innovators who are redefining the future of financial services through cutting-edge solutions and transformative…

Network International, Magnati Merge Under Brookfield-Led Consortium

1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

Network International and Magnati have officially completed a strategic merger under the ownership of a Brookfield-led consortium, forming a strengthened entity that will operate as Network International LLC. This development marks a major milestone for the financial services sector in the Middle East and Africa, uniting two regional leaders to create a fintech powerhouse with…

Visa Foundation, AGF Launch $2M Africa Initiative

1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) has partnered with the Visa Foundation to unlock new opportunities for women entrepreneurs across Africa through a $2 million grant dedicated to supporting women-led and women-owned SMEs. This strategic collaboration will strengthen the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) Guarantee for Growth program, a flagship initiative by the…

Visa Direct Tests Stablecoin Prefunding for Faster Payments

1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

Visa has unveiled a bold step in the evolution of global payments with the launch of a stablecoin prefunding pilot through its money movement platform, Visa Direct. The initiative seeks to modernize how businesses, banks, and remittance providers handle cross-border payouts, offering a faster, more flexible alternative to legacy prefunding models that tie up significant…

Flutterwave Names Prashant Kalia Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Restructures Leadership

1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

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…