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…
Paga Group, one of Africa’s fastest-growing financial technology companies, has announced a major milestone with its expansion into the United States market. Headquartered in the UK, Paga is launching a new digital banking solution designed specifically for Africans living abroad, beginning with the Nigerian diaspora in the US. This move underscores Paga’s mission to simplify…
Cassava Technologies has entered into a strategic collaboration with Accenture to accelerate the rollout of sovereign AI solutions across Africa. This partnership marks a pivotal step in enabling organizations to process AI workloads and data within national borders, ensuring compliance with local regulations and advancing Africa’s digital sovereignty agenda. Accenture will deploy its AI Refinery™…
Mukuru has announced a strategic partnership with MoneyGram, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of cross-border payments across Africa and Asia. The collaboration is designed to empower both banked and underserved customers by combining Mukuru’s robust Southern African infrastructure with MoneyGram’s expansive global network. This alliance is positioned to create greater financial inclusion, ensuring…
Google has announced a significant new wave of investments designed to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the continent. The tech giant unveiled plans for four new subsea cable connectivity hubs spanning Africa’s north, south, east, and west regions. These hubs will serve as vital digital corridors, strengthening Africa’s international connectivity and…
dLocal has strengthened its South African payments offering by integrating Capitec Pay, a move that brings real-time, open banking-based account-to-account payments to international merchants operating in the country’s digital commerce sector. This expansion enhances convenience for South African consumers while giving global merchants a trusted, high-conversion payment option in one of Africa’s most dynamic markets….
Microsoft has announced the return of Xbox Game Camp Africa for its third year, marking another significant milestone in the growth of Africa’s gaming ecosystem. The 12-week program will officially kick off on December 4, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa, during Africa Games Week. This initiative is designed to empower African game developers by…
Albania has made history by appointing the world’s first artificial intelligence “minister” to oversee public procurement, in a move that has drawn global attention. The AI-powered entity, named Diella, meaning “sun” in Albanian, has been tasked with managing all government tenders with a clear mission to eliminate corruption and enhance transparency. Prime Minister Edi Rama…
