African regulators must strengthen cooperation if countries such as Nigeria and other markets on the continent are to unlock the region’s estimated $400 billion financial technology opportunity, industry leaders said …
First National Bank has introduced its eWallet service on WhatsApp, allowing users to create and manage digital wallets through the messaging application as the bank seeks to widen access to …
African banks and telecommunications firms have continued to gain recognition in global brand rankings, reflecting the growing influence of the continent’s financial and digital service providers, according to the latest …
The annual list tracks the continent’s wealthiest entrepreneurs and investors whose fortunes are largely tied to industries such as cement, telecommunications, energy, and commodities. Dangote remains Africa’s richest man Nigerian …
Despite the surge in digital innovations, traditional payment methods continue to dominate everyday transactions in South Africa, with physical cards remaining the preferred and most convenient option for many consumers. …
Business confidence in South Africa strengthened further in the first quarter of 2026, signalling a gradual rebound in corporate sentiment despite persistent domestic and global headwinds. The latest RMB/Bureau for …
Global communications platform Truecaller has entered a strategic direct sales reseller agreement with AnyMind Group aimed at expanding its advertising footprint across key emerging markets spanning Africa, the Middle East …
Retail giant Carrefour has unveiled an ambitious continental expansion plan aimed at positioning the company as Africa’s largest mass-market retailer by 2030, as it intensifies growth efforts under its new …
Tech conglomerate Meta is under fresh regulatory scrutiny in Africa as the COMESA Competition & Consumer Commission opens an investigation into allegations that the firm abused its market dominance by …
A new industry report released by ResearchAndMarkets.com projects that Africa’s gift card industry will expand to about $8.5 billion by 2030, driven by fintech platforms, payment ecosystems and major retail …
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