Global
Global: HSBC UK Launches into Point-of-Sale Financing with Flexipay
HSBC UK has officially entered the point-of-sale (POS) financing market, debuting its new offering, HSBC Flexipay, in partnership with energy provider Ovo. This ...
Africa
Africa: MTN Launches 5G Network in Benin, Ushering in a New Era of Connectivity
MTN’s introduction of 5G technology in Benin marks a significant milestone for the country, poised to impact its economy, industries, and technological landscape. ...
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Nigeria: Access Bank Denies Allegations of Missing Funds and Unethical Behavior
Access Bank Limited has categorically dismissed recent allegations of missing funds and unethical practices circulating on social media. In a statement, the bank ...
Africa
Ghana and The Gambia Collaborate on Free Roaming to Enhance Regional Connectivity
Ghana and The Gambia have partnered to implement a free-roaming initiative, a progressive step in West Africa’s digital transformation. This collaboration aims to ...
Africa
Africa: UDPN and FORUS Digital Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Financial Innovation Across Africa
Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN), a global leader in payments messaging for regulated stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), has announced a ...
Africa
As Fraud Tech becomes Cheaper, Identity Fraud Spikes across Africa
Driven by greater accessibility of ever-cheaper fraud technology, Fraud-as-a-Service is becoming a growing threat to African businesses, with identity fraud across the continent increasing at ...
Africa
Landmark Survey Reveals 86% of African Tech Founders Report Impact on Wellbeing—Yet 81% Enjoy the Journey
NAIROBI, Nov. 12, 2024—Flourish Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm with purpose, today published the first-ever, wide-scale survey of founder wellbeing in Africa, ...
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Nigeria: ICPC Targets 1,500 Government Projects Worth ₦610 Billion for Compliance Tracking
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched the seventh phase of its “Constituency and Executive Project Tracking Exercise,” ...
Global
Global: IOSCO Launches Roadmap to Bolster Retail Investor Online Safety
On 19 November 2024, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) unveiled a comprehensive roadmap aimed at strengthening online safety for retail investors. ...
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Nigeria: MTN MoMo and EcoCash Collaboration Revolutionizes Remittances for Zimbabweans in South Africa
Zimbabweans living and working in South Africa now have a seamless way to send money home, thanks to a new partnership between MTN ...