Vodacom Calls for AI Governance in Africa to Reflect the Continent’s Realities

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is being deployed across Africa faster than some countries can introduce the regulatory frameworks needed to manage its risks and fully realise its benefits. According to Vodacom Group, AI governance must reflect the continent’s unique economic, social and technological realities to ensure responsible innovation and inclusive growth. This principle sits at the

Vodacom Lesotho Launches Investment Solution for M-Pesa Customers

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VCL Financial Services, the operator of M-Pesa in Lesotho, has launched Tsetela, a new mobile-based investment solution that places formal investing within reach of more Basotho. Developed in partnership with STANLIB Lesotho and unveiled in Maseru on Wednesday, Tsetela enables M-Pesa customers to begin building value directly from their mobile wallets, marking an important step

SASSA Grant Beneficiaries Fuel Lesaka Consumer Unit Boom

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Fintech group Lesaka’s consumer division, which caters for South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant beneficiaries, is continuing to make gains. This emerged when the JSE- and Nasdaq-listed company today published its third quarter results for 2026. At segment level, the consumer division delivered the strongest performance, with revenue rising 41% to R626.5 million and

Moniepoint Acquires Orda Africa to Expand Solutions for Food Service Businesses

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We’re excited to announce that Moniepoint has acquired Orda Africa (“Orda”), an end-to-end business management platform for restaurants and food businesses. Orda joins Moniepoint, expanding our solutions for food service businesses. Why we’re doing this Nigeria’s food service industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country. Millions of Nigerians depend on it for

Ghana’s Print Sector Expands as Retail Growth and Advertising Demand Drive Investment in Advanced Production Technologies

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Ghana’s visual communications and printing industry is entering a new phase of growth, driven by expanding retail activity, urban development, and rising demand for high-impact branding and advertising solutions.  Ghana’s retail market  was  estimated at approximately US$32 billion in 2023 and projected to reach US$54 billion by 2031 (https://apo-opa.co/4uK1j95), reflecting strong commercial expansion and consumer spending.  Outdoor advertising —

Yango Partners With Flutterwave To Strengthen Secure Digital Payments For Food Delivery And Taxi Service In Zambia

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 Yango, the food delivery  and taxi service powered by global tech company Yango Group, has partnered with leading African payments technology company Flutterwave to further improve the security and convenience of digital payments for customers ordering meals or taxi rides through the platform. The partnership supports Yango’s continued expansion of cashless payment options in Zambia,

Traderoot Announces Strategic Partnership with Halo Dot to Accelerate SoftPOS Adoption

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Traderoot has formed a strategic partnership with Halo Dot, who provides certified, secure and modular SoftPOS software that enables merchants to accept contactless payments directly on mobile devices. Together, the companies aim to make secure, mobile-first SoftPOS payments more widely available. Android smartphones become secure payment terminals The partnership integrates Halo Dot’s PCI MPoC-certified SDK