With the goal of expediting the admission of foreign specialists in critical technical domains, Hong Kong has introduced the 2025 edition of the Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS). By providing a streamlined visa application process for professionals in high-tech fields like biotechnology, robotics, finance, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, this program aims to solidify Hong Kong’s […]

Revolut, the London-headquartered digital bank, is reportedly planning to enter the South African market.  Revolut, founded in 2015 by Nikolay Storonsky and Vlad Yatsenko, offered prepaid cards with low-fee foreign exchange. Eventually, it became a financial “super app”. This move could serve as a launchpad for the company’s expansion into other African countries. As of […]

On March 5, 2025, Nigerian ride-hailing drivers launched SimpliRide, a locally developed app designed to challenge the dominance of global ride-hailing giants like Uber and Bolt. This initiative responds to long-standing grievances over high commission rates and limited driver autonomy on international platforms. Read also: inDrive introduces direct bank transfer payment option for rides SimpliRide […]

Klaim, a pioneering healthcare payment acceleration company, raised $26 million to grow its AI-driven healthcare payment solutions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), according to a statement on Monday.  This investment includes $10 million in Series A equity funding and an additional $16 million financing fund, which will be used to drive regional […]

Zambia and Huawei on Friday unveiled a global exhibition of an AI-driven smart village at the Mobile World Congress (MWC), an event that was held in Barcelona. This effort will improve rural digital access and development as part of Zambia’s Vision 2030. Read also: Ghana to host 2025 Africa Fintech Summit Rural Zambia goes digital […]

The Moroccan government has made the decision to teach kids artificial intelligence and digital capabilities. The Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Amal El Fallah-Seghrouchni, oversaw the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the country’s various stakeholders on Saturday. Moroccan authorities place a high value on improving individuals’ digital literacy. A memorandum […]

In a statement released on Sunday in honour of International Women’s Day, Schneider Electric reaffirmed its dedication to advancing gender equality and fostering employee development. The company stated that it was dedicated to achieving a 50% female recruitment rate and a 30% female presence in leadership roles. According to the firm, the 2025 International Women’s […]

On March 7, 2025, Malawi announced a series of initiatives to train girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills.  This effort aims to bridge the gender gap in education and employment by providing young women with essential digital skills and inspiring them to pursue careers in STEM fields. […]

Airtel Money on Thursday entered into a partnership with Spiro Uganda and gnuGrid CRB to launch the first AI-powered electric motorcycle lending market in Uganda. Yb The innovative project, which was introduced at Four Points Kampala, will make it easier for Ugandans to own their own electric motorcycles for seamless transportation and mobility. The launch’s […]

On March 8, 2025, Access Bank, in collaboration with Visa, launched the “Tap to Phone” payment solution in Nigeria. This innovative technology eliminates the necessity for conventional point-of-sale (PoS) terminals by enabling merchants to accept contactless payments directly on their NFC-enabled Android smartphones. Read also: Nigerian government replaces Remita with new revenue platform How Tap […]

Orange Money Burkina Faso has announced a major upgrade to its mobile money platform, partnering with Comviva to implement the next-generation mobiquity® Pay solution. This strategic enhancement was revealed on March 5, 2025, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Read also: Orange to leverage Eutelsat’s satellite to provide high-speed Internet in remote locations […]

On Saturday, the Cooperative Bank of Oromia marked its 20th anniversary with a solid history of financial expansion and economic influence. The bank has grown in size and impact since its founding on March 8, 2005, and it now plays a significant part in Ethiopia’s financial industry. With more than 15,000 workers and more than […]

Zipline, a drone logistics company headquartered in the United States and backed by Sequoia Capital and Goldman Sachs, announced on Friday that it will expand its operations in Nigeria by establishing drone logistics in five additional states by the end of 2025. After signing a memorandum of understanding with the Nigerian government in September 2024, […]