Category: Key developments

Nala, a Tanzanian financial technology company, has announced the development of its own payment platform, Rafiki, to enhance its remittance services across Africa.

Microsoft Kenya’s Africa Development Centre (ADC) has launched the Women Inspiring and Nurturing Students (WINS) program.

Airtel Africa has officially begun construction on its first data center in Lagos, marking a significant milestone for the telecommunications giant.

Unlimit, a London-based financial technology company specializing in cross-border payments, announced its entry into the Tanzanian market after receiving a license from the Bank of Tanzania (BOT).

Flat6Labs, a leading seed-stage venture capital firm in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and Organon, a global healthcare company devoted to women’s health, have joined forces to launch the second cycle of the Women’s Health Accelerator Program.

In a first for the African continent, Nigerian game developer Maliyo Games has partnered with Disney Games to launch a mobile game based on the new Disney+ animated series “Iwájú.”

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.