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Flutterwave, a Nigerian fintech company, has made a significant move by enabling its online merchants in Nigeria to accept payments from American Express cardholders.  This partnership not only enhances cross-border trading for Nigerian entrepreneurs but also opens up a new…

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially released the payment schedule for the 2024/2025 financial year, detailing specific dates for beneficiaries of various SASSA grants.  As many South Africans rely on these grants for their daily needs, understanding…

Qualcomm Technologies has unveiled the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, a groundbreaking chipset designed to integrate AI and premium features into mid-range smartphones.  This new platform aims to democratize access to advanced mobile technology, building on the success of…

Ben Roberts, Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Liquid Intelligent Technologies has stepped down from his role.  Ben Roberts Steps Down From His Role In Liquid Telecom Kenya This comes after spending 22 years at the Econet Group-owned firm.…

Kenya Airways has reported its first profit in 11 years. This comes after it announced a net profit of 513 million shillings (about 3.98 million U.S. dollars) in the first half of 2024.  The profit is up from a 168.2…

MTN Group, the South African-owned multinational corporation and mobile telecom provider, has reported its first loss since 2016, largely due to the sharp devaluation of the Nigerian naira.  The company announced a loss of R7.39 billion ($414.7 million) for the…

Waza, a Y Combinator-backed B2B payment and liquidity provider, has secured a significant cash boost of $8 million through a combination of $3 million in seed equity and $5 million in debt funding.  This funding is poised to facilitate the…

Android phones are about to get the new theft detection lock that can keep personal information safe.  Recall in May of this year, Google teased a new Theft Detection Lock tool for Android phones.  Android New Theft Detection Lock Finally…

Airtel Kenya has implemented restrictions on its My Airtel App, preventing access for those who have Developer Options enabled on their devices.  This decision has raised eyebrows among users who rely on the app for various services, including mobile money…

Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is set to introduce new tax laws in September.  These laws come on the heels of the implementation of a 7.5% value-added tax (VAT) on all cryptocurrency transactions, which began in June.  As the…