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Zambia, China deepen digital ties

China could play a larger role in Zambia’s digital transformation plans after officials from the two countries discussed cooperation in digital infrastructure, emerging technologies and skills development. The discussions

MTN Rwanda and Academia Unite to Build Next Generation of Digital Professionals

MTN Rwanda has formalized a partnership with Kepler College and University of Rwanda aimed at advancing education, innovation, and skills development for the country’s future workforce. The agreement underscores a

Interswitch enters banking tech race with Temenos deal

Interswitch has just made a major move into Africa’s banking technology space. On June 4, 2026, the Nigerian fintech giant announced a partnership with global banking

Kenya and South Africa Pledge Closer Cooperation on AI, Fintech and Cross-Border Investment

Kenya and South Africa have pledged to deepen cooperation in digital innovation, financial services and investment, with artificial intelligence featuring prominently among the priority areas

Egyptian POS financing fintech Blnk raises $37 million

The funding round includes $12.5 million in equity, led by Algebra Ventures, with participation from SANAD Fund for MSME, Endeavor Catalyst and Emirates International Investment

Zimbabwe Launches National AI Strategy and Grand Challenge to Drive Innovation

The Government of Zimbabwe has unveiled its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy alongside the launch of the AI Grand Challenge, marking a major milestone in the country’s

Digital payments shifts in West Africa

Ten years ago, digital payments in West Africa were still gaining traction. Today, the region is experiencing a rapid structural shift from cash to digital

Esca Finance and Mansa Partner to Improve Cross-Border Payments Across Africa

Esca Finance has partnered with Mansa to strengthen liquidity access and improve cross-border settlement across major African payment corridors. The collaboration brings together Esca’s foreign exchange and banking

Mastercard rolls out support for stablecoin settlement

The extension of its settlement network will also include additional intraday, weekend and holiday card settlement, supporting both fiat currencies and on-chain card settlement using

Flutterwave Surpasses 1 Billion Transactions and $40 Billion in Payment Value Milestone

Flutterwave has announced that it has now processed over 1 billion transactions, moving more than $40 billion in total payment value, marking a major milestone in

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