Visa-Backed Innovation Brings Tap-to-Pay Mobile Payments to Tanzania

Chamaine ChaferaFinance, Technology

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 …

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 …

MTN Group Commits $1.3 Billion to Strengthen South Africa’s Digital Infrastructure

Chamaine ChaferaFinance, Technology

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 Turns National ID into a Payment Tool- A New Era for Digital Government

Chamaine ChaferaFinance, Technology

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 …