Absa has announced a strategic partnership with Huawei to implement a cutting-edge Private Cloud Solution designed to accelerate its transformation into a digital-first, cloud-native financial institution. This collaboration marks a significant step in Absa’s journey to lead with technology-driven innovation, enhancing its ability to deliver faster, more secure, and personalized banking services across Africa. The…
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…
CBZ Holdings Limited has announced the appointment of Munya Chiura as the new Executive Director for International Markets, a role that will lead the organisation’s growth across Africa, the United States, and beyond. With over 25 years of experience in market expansion, business development, and partnerships in the fintech and financial services sectors, Chiura brings…
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…
M-PESA Ethiopia has reached a major milestone by completing its integration with EthSwitch, the country’s national payment network, marking a transformative step in the evolution of Ethiopia’s digital payments ecosystem. This development expands M-PESA’s capabilities beyond mobile wallet transactions, enabling customers to directly transfer funds from their M-PESA wallets to any bank account connected to…
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…
Fasset has announced the appointment of Mehtap Onder as Managing Director, a strategic move that underscores the company’s ambition to accelerate its expansion across Africa and Asia. As one of the region’s most accomplished leaders in digital assets and former Managing Director at GCEX Dubai, Onder brings a wealth of expertise in navigating complex regulatory…
