Kenya to Roll Out AI Training for Public Servants in July 2025
June 9, 2025
Kenya is set to launch Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for public servants in July 2025. Through this initiative, the government aims to enhance service delivery and drive innovation across the public sector. Last week, Principal…
Paysky Launches ‘Pay by Bank’ to Revolutionize Direct Bank Payments in Africa and Beyond
June 6, 2025
Egyptian fintech, Paysky, has announced the launch of its “Pay by Bank” service during Seamless Middle East 2025, held in Dubai from 20th to 22nd May. This enables direct Account-to-Account (A2A) payments, allowing banks, merchants,…
4DX Ventures Appoints Mimi Alemayehou and Kurankye Sekyi-Otu as Senior Advisors
June 5, 2025
4DX Ventures has announced today that Mimi Alemayehou and Kurankye Sekyi-Otu have joined the firm as Senior Advisors as 4DX continues to scale its platform and deepen its impact across the continent. If you have a startup you want…
Kredete Introduces Africa’s First Stablecoin-Backed Credit Card
June 5, 2025
Nigerian fintech, Kredete, has launched Africa’s first stablecoin-backed credit card. Built in partnership with Visa, Stellar, and Rain, the card gives users across 41+ African countries a simple, secure way to spend stable digital assets,…
Fincra Secures Payment Provider License in South Africa in Partnership with Nedbank
June 5, 2025
Fincra has secured a Payment Provider license in South Africa, in collaboration with Nedbank. This milestone strengthens its presence in Southern Africa and brings it closer to realising its mission of building the rails for…
Airtel Money Extends 'Rudishiwa' Campaign to Bank-to-Wallet Transfers, Offering 50% Fee Reimbursement as Airtime
June 4, 2025
Airtel Money has announced the extension of its ‘Rudishiwa’ transaction fee’ campaign to all Bank to Airtel money Wallet transfers. As part of the campaign, customers will get 50% reimbursement of their transaction fees as…
Ookla and NTRA Host Telecom Regulatory Summit for Middle East & Africa in Cairo
June 4, 2025
Ookla and the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) organised the Telecommunications Regulatory Summit – Middle East & Africa in Cairo, Egypt, under the theme ‘Harnessing Data and Technology for Superior QoS: Strategies for Measuring and…
TikTok Rolls Out New Tools to Help Users Personalize Their For You Feed
June 4, 2025
TikTok has today announced a new set of features designed to give users greater control over the content they see, helping them explore their interests, discover fresh creators, and personalise their TikTok experience. These tools…
Fincra Secures Regulatory Approval to Operate as Payment System Provider in Tanzania
June 4, 2025
Fincra has announced the acquisition of the necessary regulatory license to operate as a Payment System Provider in Tanzania. This expands the fintech’s footprint across East Africa and strengthens its cross-border payment network across Africa. …