Category: Key developments

Kenya has signed a landmark agreement with the United Arab Emirates to develop the world’s first data center powered by geothermal energy.

Mastercard has partnered with Johannesburg-based fintech company SAVA to bolster financial inclusion for small and medium-sized businesses (SMMEs) in Africa.

In a move set to reshape the deep tech landscape, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Solcon Capital announced a strategic partnership to identify and support promising deep tech startups in South Africa.

In a move set to reshape the deep tech landscape, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Solcon Capital announced a strategic partnership to identify and support promising deep tech startups in South Africa.

HR and payroll solutions provider Deel has announced the acquisition of PaySpace, a South African company offering similar services, in a move to strengthen its global footprint.

Leading telecommunications providers Ericsson and MTN Group announced a new partnership focused on advancing sustainability, digital skills development, and education across Africa.

MTN MoMo, the mobile money arm of MTN Group, and Mastercard have announced a multi-market partnership aimed at expanding access to digital financial services across Africa.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has unveiled the 100 women-led startup owners chosen to participate in its She Wins Africa program.

Africa is experiencing a surge in online consumerism, becoming a key player in the global digital commerce landscape, according to a new report by EBANX, a global fintech company.