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MobileMoney Fintech LTD spotlights consumer protection and responsible growth at 3i Africa Summit 20...

MobileMoney Fintech LTD has emphasised its role in advancing Africa’s fintech ecosystem during Day 1 of the 3i Africa Summit 2026, with a strong focus on consumer protection and responsible digital finance growth.

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AfCFTA and Canada explore expanded cooperation to boost digital trade across Africa

The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, H.E. Wamkele Mene, has held discussions with Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development, Hon. Randeep Sarai, focusing on strengthening Africa–Canada coop

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ICTAZ and Huawei forge partnership to expand ICT skills and certification opportunities in Zambia

The ICT Association of Zambia (ICTAZ) has strengthened its collaboration with Huawei Technologies Zambia through discussions aimed at enhancing ICT skills development and professional certification opportunities for its members.

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Vodacom Congo employees complete emergency response volunteer training

Employees of Vodacom Congo have completed a three-day intensive volunteer training programme under the Instant Network Mission – DRC Hub Training initiative organised by the Vodafone Foundation.

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African regulators meet in Abuja to strengthen data governance and privacy frameworks

Data protection authorities, regulators, and regional institutions from across Africa have convened in Abuja, Nigeria, for the Data Protection Cross-Regional Peer Exchange Study Tour aimed at strengthening collaboration and institutional capacity in data

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Safaricom reports record profit growth as Kenya and Ethiopia operations drive expansion

Safaricom PLC has reported record financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, as the telecommunications and digital services provider marked 25 years of operations with strong growth across its Kenya and Ethiopia businesses.

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Zambian National STEM Foundation raises funds for Innovation Hub at Lusaka Gala Dinner

The Zambian National STEM Foundation has hosted a fundraising gala dinner in Lusaka, bringing together government officials, private sector partners, and development stakeholders to support the establishment of a STEM Innovation Hub aimed at advancing sci

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Nigeria signs aviation partnership agreement with Airbus

Nigeria has signed a Working Together Agreement with Airbus during a high-level visit to the company’s facilities in Toulouse, France, marking a significant step in efforts to expand the country’s aviation capacity and competitiveness.

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Mastercard launches Lisbon Centre of Excellence to drive payment innovation across Europe

Mastercard has officially launched its Lisbon Centre of Excellence for Innovation, reinforcing its strategic focus on advancing digital transformation and next-generation payment solutions across Europe.

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ARTCI seminar advances regulatory compliance framework in Côte d’Ivoire’s telecom sector

The Telecommunications/ICT Regulatory Authority of Côte d’Ivoire (ARTCI) has held its 2026 Regulatory Compliance Seminar in Yamoussoukro, bringing together key public and private sector stakeholders to advance the implementation of the country’s updated e

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Cape Town startup Happy Pay raises $5M seed round to scale the first ad-subsidised payments network, to deliver cost-free Buy Now Pay Later payments for SA consumers

Happy Pay, one of Africa’s fastest-growing Buy Now Pay Later platforms, has secured a $5 million seed round led by global technology investor Partech.