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Zambia’s President Meets Mobile Money Operators to Boost Financial Inclusion

Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding digital financial inclusion following a high-level engagement with the Payments Association of Zambia at State House….

By: Aikabeli Isreal

Nigeria, EU Sign Landmark Science and Technology Cooperation Deal

Nigeria and the European Union have formalised a new science and technology cooperation agreement aimed at deepening research collaboration, boosting innovation, and expanding funding opportunities…

By: Bankole Charity

South Africa Commits R700m to Digital Economy, Targets Data Infrastructure Growth in 2026 Budget

South Africa has earmarked R700 million for the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies in its 2026 national budget, signaling a strong push toward digital…

By: Aikabeli Isreal

Vodacom Foundation, Eastern Cape Department of Education Launch R1.5m School of Excellence in Komani

The Vodacom Foundation, in partnership with the Eastern Cape Department of Education, has launched a R1.5 million School of Excellence (SoE) initiative at Lavelilanga Secondary…

By: Adeyanju Charity

HAVAÍC Secures Over $30m for African Innovation Fund 3 in Latest Funding Milestone

HAVAÍC Secures Over $30m for African Innovation Fund 3 in Latest Funding Milestone HAVAÍC has reached a significant milestone with the third close of its…

By: Aikabeli Isreal

Grey Expands Global Business Banking with USD Accounts, Bulk Payments, USDC Support

Grey has announced a major expansion of its business banking services, introducing USD-denominated accounts, bulk payment capabilities, and USDC stablecoin support—all integrated into a single…

By: Innovation Author

MTN Commits $1.1 Billion to Boost Ghana’s Network, Expand 5G and Improve Service Quality

Telecommunications giant MTN Group has announced plans to invest over $1.1 billion in Ghana over the next three years, as part of a major push…

By: Innovation Author

Morocco Partners With AXA to Boost Digital Skills and Tech Jobs by 2030

Rabat, Morocco – February 16, 2026 – Morocco has signed a landmark partnership with French insurance giant AXA to strengthen national expertise in data, artificial…

By: Omolara Samuel

Breadfast Raises $50m Pre-Series C to Fuel Expansion Across Africa

Egyptian e-commerce and quick-commerce platform Breadfast has secured $50 million in a pre-Series C funding round, strengthening its balance sheet as it accelerates expansion plans…

By: Innovation Author

Baims Enters Iraqi Market with MedMasters Acquisition, Expanding Regional EdTech Reach

Baims, an AI-first education technology company operating across the Middle East, has expanded into Iraq following its acquisition of MedMasters, strengthening its growing regional footprint….

By: Innovation Author

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