The rise of smaller LLMs and agentic AI in payments transformation
June 26, 2025
By Ramon Villarreal, global architect and payments lead, financial services, at Red Hat Financial services providers are in the midst of a major modernisation push, with AI playing a growing and transformative role. The potential…
Check Point Software Introduces PDFguard to Block Sophisticated PDF-Based Threats
June 24, 2025
Check Point Software Technologies has announced PDFguard, an advanced AI engine designed to prevent malicious PDFs that employ deceptive tactics. PDFguard claims to identify 25% more malicious files than its predecessor, most of which have…
Onafriq and PAPSS Launch Cross-Border Payment Service in Ghana
June 24, 2025
Onafriq, in collaboration with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), announced the launch of a new cross-border payment service that will initially pilot outbound transactions in Ghana. This launch operationalises the partnership established in 2022, aimed…
Mistakes African Bettors Must Avoid in 2025
June 24, 2025
Betting in Africa is evolving quickly. The spread of mobile access and digital platforms makes it easier to place bets, but it also raises the risk of common errors. Many bettors still repeat basic mistakes…
The Rise of Multisport Events in Africa
June 24, 2025
Multisport events are gaining attention across the African continent. These include regional tournaments, cross-country games, and continental events that feature football, athletics, combat sports, and more under a single organisational umbrella. Their impact stretches far…
Standard Chartered Transfers Tanzania Wealth & Retail Business to Access Bank
June 23, 2025
Standard Chartered has announced the successful handover of Standard Chartered’s Wealth & Retail Business to Access Bank PLC. The hand over is in line with Standard Chartered’s global strategy, aimed at achieving operational efficiencies, reducing …
BURN and TDB Group Launch Initiative to Bring Clean Cooking to Over 2 Million People
June 23, 2025
BURN, Africa’s leading clean cookstove manufacturer and carbon project developer, has signed a landmark agreement with the Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) to scale access to clean cooking in Mozambique, the Democratic Republic…
Visa Appoints Tareq Muhmood as New CEMEA Regional President
June 20, 2025
Visa has appointed Tareq Muhmood to be its Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA). In his new role, he will be responsible for leading operations across more than 86…
Yellow Card and Visa Partner to Push Stablecoin Payments in Emerging Markets
June 20, 2025
Yellow Card announced a partnership with Visa to help drive the next phase of innovation in cross-border payments and financial infrastructure across emerging markets where Yellow Card is licensed to operate. Through this partnership, Visa…