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Kenya's Safaricom receives Payment Facilitator Certificate from Visa, expands payment acceptance models

Kenya's Safaricom has received a Payment Facilitator Certificate from Visa to strengthen Safaricom’s merchant ecosystem by expanding its payment acceptance options.

Ifeoma Joy Okorie

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23 hours ago

Ecosystem

Investors increases support to $6.65 million for SA’s private sector renewable energy initiative

The European Investment Bank and the Development Bank of South Africa have announced an additional commitment of $1.1 million each to the initiative launched to support private sector solar and wind energy projects in South Africa.

Ifeoma Joy Okorie

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1 day ago

eCommerce

South African eCommerce retailer shuts down due to internal fraud

South African eCommerce retailer Snatcher has ceased all operations and entered voluntary liquidation due to intensified competition and internal staff fraud.

Abdullah Ajibade

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1 day ago

Brand Press

by TECNO

TECNO Unveils PHANTOM V Fold2 5G – An AI-enhanced Large-Screen Powerhouse of Productivity and Creativity

Innovative technology brand TECNO today unveiled the new PHANTOM V Fold2 5G – an AI-enhanced second-generation foldable smartphone that brings more efficiency for business professionals and creatives. Embracing the incredible possibilities of large-screen foldable dev...

The big moves African startups are making

Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our hosts, Oluwanifemi Kolawole and Bolu Abiodun discuss: Moove is expanding to the US Nigerian investment fintech Ri...

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The big moves African startups are making

Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our hosts, Oluwanifemi Kolawole and Bolu Abiodun discuss: Moove is expanding to the US Nigerian investment fintech Ri...

Governance & Policy

South Africa’s Information Regulator serves WhatsApp enforcement notice for privacy compliance

South Africa's Information Regulator has served an enforcement notice on Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp, directing it to comply with data privacy laws.

Ifeoma Joy Okorie

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1 day ago

Governance & Policy

Kenya announces regulatory measures to curb AI-driven disinformation

The Kenyan government has revealed plans to implement a regulatory regime to prevent the misuse of new technologies, including artificial intelligence, which leads to disinformation that threatens democracy.

Abdullah Ajibade

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2 days ago

Brand Press

by Branch

Branch International Finance Company Contributes to SOS Children’s Village in Major CSR Initiative

Branch International Finance Company Limited, a leading fintech organization committed to financial inclusion and community development, has made a significant contribution to the SOS Children’s Village located in Isolo, Lagos Nigeria as part of its ongoing corporate...

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