Ghana and Singapore are joining forces to pioneer Africa’s first “finternet” — a transformative digital financial infrastructure that aims to connect governments, businesses, and communities through transparent and self-sustaining technology. The project, developed through a collaboration between Ghana’s District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) and Singapore’s Embed Financial Group Holdings (EFGH), seeks to build a network…
Ethiopian Airlines has announced a strategic partnership with Chapa Financial Technologies, a leading Ethiopian fintech company, to enable customers to make payments in local currency using their ATM cards. This marks a historic first for the national carrier, allowing passengers to complete purchases directly through Ethiopia’s banking network without relying on international cards or complicated…
Cassava Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with STANLIB Infrastructure Investments to significantly expand the footprint of its subsidiary, Africa Data Centres, in South Africa. This investment will support the development of AI-ready data centres at Africa Data Centres’ campuses in Johannesburg and Cape Town, positioning the company to meet rapidly growing demand for digital…
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…
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…
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…
