Bayobab has signed a strategic five-year agreement with Infobip to enhance SMS connectivity across Africa. Through this partnership, Bayobab will leverage Infobip’s Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) Customer Modules and Routing management to streamline campaign management, API integrations, and analytics, ensuring seamless SMS delivery across the continent. As part of the agreement, Bayobab, a…
AfriGO, Nigeria’s national domestic card scheme powered by Afrigopay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), has announced a strategic partnership with Moniepoint Inc. This collaboration is set to drive the distribution of 5 million AfriGO cards and introduce contactless, tap-to-pay solutions, reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment to a cashless economy. By leveraging Moniepoint’s extensive agent network and robust infrastructure,…
Flutterwave has officially secured a Payment System License to operate in Zambia, marking a significant milestone in its Pan-African expansion strategy. This new license enables the fintech company to offer mobile money services to enterprises in Zambia, helping businesses streamline transactions, reduce costs, and scale efficiently both locally and internationally. With mobile money adoption contributing…
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4.5, its latest AI model, in a research preview for Pro users and developers worldwide. This cutting-edge model introduces significant advancements in pattern recognition, creative insight generation, and emotional intelligence, making interactions feel more natural and intuitive. The company has also emphasized improvements in understanding user intent, making GPT-4.5 a more reliable…
The AI Innovation Summit, organized by Datamellon, underscored how artificial intelligence is transforming business operations through efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth. This landmark event not only highlighted the potential of AI and cloud technologies but also marked Datamellon’s official expansion into East Africa. With Kenya emerging as a thriving tech hub, the company aims to…
Visa has appointed Michael Berner as the new Head of Southern and East Africa, overseeing operations across 24 markets. He will report to Andrew Torre, Visa’s Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA), and will remain part of Visa’s CEMEA regional leadership team. Based in Johannesburg, Michael steps into this…
South Africa’s electric vehicle market is expanding rapidly, and with it comes the need for seamless, efficient payment solutions at charging stations. EFT Corporation, in partnership with Rubicon, Visa, and Verifone, is leading this transformation by deploying a cloud-based, open-loop payment system for EV charging stations. This innovation eliminates the need for pre-funded wallets and…
Meta has announced its most ambitious subsea cable project to date—Project Waterworth. Once completed, this groundbreaking initiative will span over 50,000 km, making it the longest subsea cable project in the world. Designed to connect five major continents, including the United States, India, Brazil, and South Africa, this project will set a new benchmark for…
