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DR Congo’s €8B Digital & Infrastructure Plan: Opportunities for Telecoms, Fintech, and Tech Builders

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is investing $8.7 billion to transform its digital infrastructure, expand connectivity, and boost its economy. This ambitious plan, spanning 2026–2030,

Paga, PayPal enable account linking for Nigerian users to receive cross-border payments

Nigerian fintech Paga and global payments company PayPal have announced the launch of live account linking for customers in Nigeria, enabling users to access PayPal-supported cross-border

Wave Senegal Introduces Virtual Card to Transform Digital Payments in Africa

Wave Mobile Money, in partnership with Visa and Ecobank Senegal, announces the official launch of the virtual payment card integrated into the Wave app for users in Senegal. Designed to

Rwanda Fintech Funding Boom: Why Investors Are Backing Rwanda’s Next Wave of Startups

Rwanda’s fintech sector is growing fast, with funding jumping six times to $38 million in 2023. The government has ambitious goals: attract $200 million in

Jeel Partners with Ripple to Explore Blockchain for Cross-Border Payments in Saudi Arabia

Jeel, the innovation and technology arm of Riyad Bank, has partnered with Ripple, a financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses, to explore advanced applications of

This New Payment Option Could Change Who Gets to Fly in Angola

Angola & Luanda, Africa are seeing a new development in travel accessibility as TAAG Angola Airlines begins testing a Buy Now, Pay Later payment option

TAXATION | Nigeria Made Over $270 Million from Digital Payments in 2025, Now it’s Targeting Crypto

Nigeria’s government has sharply increased revenue from digital payments, and regulators are now extending that tax regime to cryptocurrency withdrawals, a clear signal that Africa’s

Ghana Launches Code4Food Security Fellowship to Drive Digital Innovation

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has launched the Code4Food Security Fellowship in Accra, describing the initiative as a key

City of London Police launches national Report Fraud service

The City of London Police has opened public access to Report Fraud, a national reporting service covering cybercrime and fraud across England, Wales and Northern

Ozow & RelyComply Join Forces to Boost South Africa’s Digital Payments

South Africa’s payment landscape has undergone significant changes, with account-to-account, mobile, and voucher payments now an integral part of everyday life. However, with increased digital

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