PawaPay has reached a major milestone in Africa’s digital payments ecosystem, successfully processing three billion mobile money transactions through its platform. The achievement highlights the accelerating adoption of mobile money across the continent and reflects the growing demand from businesses seeking reliable, scalable, and seamless payment solutions across multiple African markets. The pace of growth…
The Airtel Africa Foundation has reported a strong first full year of impact, investing $6.2 million across key development areas including education, financial inclusion, digital inclusion, and environmental sustainability. The report highlights the Foundation’s expanding role in supporting Africa’s digital and socio-economic transformation agenda. Education emerged as the largest focus area of investment, with significant…
Ghana is positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s artificial intelligence revolution, with the government unveiling an ambitious vision to transform the country into a leading AI hub on the continent. During a strategic engagement with PwC Ghana, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging emerging technologies as key…
Beltone Asset Management has partnered with Telda to expand access to investment opportunities for a broader segment of Egyptians through a fully digital and user-friendly experience. The collaboration brings together Beltone’s expertise in asset management and Telda’s rapidly growing fintech platform, creating a seamless pathway for users to access professionally managed investment products directly from…
Gabon has unveiled an ambitious push to accelerate its national digital transformation agenda, backed by a 2026 budget allocation of XAF 82 billion (approximately $133 million). The investment underscores the government’s strategy to place digital technology at the center of economic diversification, sovereignty, and long-term competitiveness. The initiative forms part of Gabon’s broader 2025–2030 digital…
MTN Uganda has strengthened its commitment to digital financial inclusion by rewarding two parents in Mbale who consistently used its mobile money ecosystem to pay school fees. The initiative forms part of an ongoing campaign encouraging the adoption of cashless school fee payments through the MoMo platform. Through the MoMo service, every school fee transaction…
Uganda Airlines is preparing for a major phase of growth with plans to acquire 10 new aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, a move that could significantly expand the national carrier’s passenger and cargo operations. To support the acquisition, the Ministry of Works and Transport has requested a supplementary budget allocation, marking one of the most…
AVEVA is accelerating its Africa growth strategy by focusing on six priority markets as demand for industrial digitalisation and AI-driven operations continues to rise across the continent. The company is positioning itself at the centre of Africa’s industrial transformation agenda, where efficiency, energy optimisation, and data-led decision-making are becoming critical. According to AVEVA’s Vice President…
