Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Chukwuma (Chuma) Nwokocha as the substantive Group Chief Executive, effective October 2, 2025. The appointment follows the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and marks a new chapter in the leadership of one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions. This transition comes after the completion of Adenkule…
Blademy, a connected-health solution revolutionizing chronic disease management in West Africa, has secured funding from FasterCapital through its EquityPilot program. This investment will accelerate the deployment of Blademy’s offline-capable, Bluetooth-connected health platform designed to address critical care gaps in diabetes, hypertension, and gout management across the region. The support from FasterCapital provides Blademy with the…
EFT Corporation has announced the appointment of Adri Führi as Group Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Führi steps into her new role at a time when EFT Corporation is pursuing strategic growth and expanding its footprint across key African markets. Her extensive background across…
BT and Infobip have announced the global expansion of their strategic partnership to deliver AI-powered, advanced communication services to multinational businesses worldwide. This development marks a significant milestone in their collaboration, building upon a successful partnership launched in the UK in 2022. Together, BT’s Global Voice and inbound contact capabilities will merge with Infobip’s leading…
Yellow Card, a leading pan-African fintech company, has been announced as a finalist in the Payments Category at the inaugural Money Awards hosted by Money20/20. The prestigious event, set to take place on Sunday, October 26, in Las Vegas, celebrates global innovators who are redefining the future of financial services through cutting-edge solutions and transformative…
Raxio Group has officially launched Angola’s largest data center, a US$30 million state-of-the-art facility located in Cacuaco, Luanda Province. Spanning 19,000 square meters with 3MW of installed IT capacity, the data center can host more than 800 server racks, more than doubling the nation’s existing capacity. This milestone positions Angola as a critical hub for…
NjiaPay has announced the appointment of fintech expert Mike McLaren as its new Chief Operating Officer, marking a major milestone in its mission to accelerate payment management solutions for online businesses across Africa. The appointment comes as part of NjiaPay’s strategic plans to expand its footprint on the continent and strengthen its offerings for South…
Network International and Magnati have officially completed a strategic merger under the ownership of a Brookfield-led consortium, forming a strengthened entity that will operate as Network International LLC. This development marks a major milestone for the financial services sector in the Middle East and Africa, uniting two regional leaders to create a fintech powerhouse with…
