West Africa Expands Instant Payments Network to 175 Financial Institutions

Chamaine ChaferaBusiness, Technology

The Central Bank of West African States has expanded access to its regional instant payments platform, with 175 financial institutions and payment providers now authorised to offer interoperable services across eight West African countries. The latest list, published by the BCEAO at the end of September, covers banks, electronic money …

Togo puts business tax filing and payments fully online

Chamaine ChaferaBusiness, Technology

Togo has taken another step towards digitising government services after the country’s revenue authority launched a new online platform allowing eligible businesses and taxpayers to declare and pay the Single Business Tax electronically. The e-TPU platform, introduced on September 17 by the Office Togolais des Recettes (OTR), is aimed primarily …

Google Expands Africa AI and Cloud Footprint with New Infrastructure and Skills Push

Chamaine ChaferaBusiness, News, Technology

Google is expanding its artificial intelligence and cloud computing investments across Africa, unveiling a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening digital infrastructure, developing local talent and helping businesses build AI-powered solutions. The announcements were made during Google Cloud’s inaugural Africa Cloud Summit in Johannesburg, where the technology company outlined five …

South Africa Unveils R12.5 Billion Plan to Modernise Borders and Boost Trade

Chamaine ChaferaBusiness, Finance, Technology

South Africa has announced an ambitious infrastructure programme aimed at transforming its land border posts, with officials positioning the initiative as a catalyst for economic growth, improved security and a better travel experience. The project, valued at R12.5 billion, will focus on rebuilding and modernising six of the country’s busiest …

Liquid C2 and Google Cloud Launch Africa’s First AI Experience Centre in South Africa

Chamaine ChaferaBusiness, Finance, Technology

In a move that signals a significant shift in the continent’s digital landscape, Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, has launched Africa’s first Partner Experience Centre powered by Google Cloud. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, this state-of-the-art facility is designed to move beyond traditional technology distribution, offering an immersive …