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Ghana is strengthening cybersecurity regulations for financial institutions as the country’s digital payments sector continues to grow rapidly. New directives introduced by financial regulators aim to improve cyber resilience across banks, fintech companies and mobile money operators amid increasing concerns over online fraud and data breaches. The updated measures require …
Ghana is deepening integration between its national identity infrastructure and digital finance ecosystem as the government advances efforts to modernise electronic payments and improve access to formal financial services. The country’s Ghana Card platform is increasingly being used to support digital transactions, banking verification and ATM services through linked payment …
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 …
Zambia is accelerating investment in its national digital backbone as the country works to support rising demand for electronic payments and online services across both urban and rural regions. Government authorities, in collaboration with telecom operators and financial institutions, are upgrading fibre networks and data infrastructure to improve connectivity and …
Kenya is accelerating efforts to modernise its digital public infrastructure, with new developments highlighting the growing convergence of digital identity, payments, and secure government platforms. Recent industry reporting and regional analysis indicate that Kenya is among several African countries actively exploring tighter integration between national identity systems and financial services, …
Visa is accelerating efforts to integrate digital identity and payment systems, positioning unified digital wallets as a cornerstone of future public infrastructure across emerging markets, including Africa. According to a recent industry report, Visa is working with identity technology partners to embed payment capabilities directly into digital identity wallets. The …
Tanzania has taken a significant step forward in its digital payments evolution with the rollout of a new contactless mobile money feature, marking a convergence of telecommunications infrastructure, fintech innovation, and global payment networks. The new system enables users of the M-Pesa platform to make tap-to-pay transactions directly from their …
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 …
Telecommunications giant MTN Group has announced plans to invest approximately R21.8 billion (US$1.3 billion) in South Africa’s network infrastructure by 2028, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the country’s digital economy and connectivity landscape. The investment was unveiled during the recent South Africa Investment Conference in Johannesburg, where government and private sector leaders gathered to …
Ghana has taken a significant step in redefining the role of national identity systems by enabling its citizens to make payments directly using the Ghana Card, positioning the country at the forefront of integrated digital public infrastructure on the continent. The new functionality, introduced by the National Identification Authority (NIA), embeds a digital wallet …