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…
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…
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…
Madica, an early-stage investment program, has invested a total of $600,000 across three African startups—Kilimo Fresh Foods Africa Inc., Hakimu, and Biovana—as part of its mission to support underrepresented founders on the continent. Each startup will receive up to $200,000 in pre-seed funding and will participate in Madica’s 18-month support program, which includes mentorship, executive…
Orange has entered exclusive negotiations with French investment firm Verdoso Investments SA for the potential sale of its media services arm, Globecast, in a move that could significantly reshape the broadcasting landscape across Africa. The development underscores a broader strategic shift within the company as it refocuses on its core operations while unlocking new growth…
Africa has solidified its position as the global leader in mobile money, processing an impressive $1.4 trillion in transactions in 2025, according to the GSMA State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2026. This milestone reflects the continent’s continued dominance in digital financial services and its pivotal role in shaping the future of inclusive…
Cisco has announced a major expansion of its Secure AI Factory in collaboration with NVIDIA, introducing a comprehensive framework designed to help organisations deploy artificial intelligence across both centralised data centres and distributed edge environments. The initiative addresses a critical challenge for enterprises: moving AI initiatives from pilot stages to secure, full-scale production while reducing…
