Verve International, a subsidiary of Interswitch Group, has reiterated that stronger collaboration among industry players will be critical to shaping the future of Africa’s payments landscape. The firm in a statement noted that the event convened issuer banks, fintech collaborators, merchants and other critical ecosystem stakeholders for strategic engagement, meaningful industry dialogue, and deeper ecosystem…
Monrovia — The Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Yin Chengwu, has declared that China will continue to serve as a catalyst for Africa’s development and revitalization, emphasizing that Liberia stands to benefit significantly from the growing partnership. Ambassador Chengwu made the statement on February 13, 2026 during the Chinese New Year Reception held in Paynesville, outside…
Eshmael Mpabanga, country head and SVP at Intellect Design. SA-India co-operation is shifting from diplomacy to delivery, with the recent G20 Leaders’ Summit pushing both countries into a more action-driven partnership. This is according to Eshmael Mpabanga, country head and SVP at Intellect Design, who adds that both countries now recognise that real progress lies in practical…
South Africa is set to host a historic G20 Leaders’ Summit – the first on African soil. South Africa’s hosting of the G20 Leaders’ Summit has drawn praise from local technology firms, which say the event will spotlight the country’s innovation capabilities, attract foreign investment, and open new opportunities for digital trade and partnerships. South…
TLDR The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a proposed equity investment of up to $6 million in Catalyst Fund The fund focuses on three verticals: fintech for climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, and climate-smart essential services such as water, energy, and agriculture The IFC’s participation would strengthen the fund’s capital base while signaling confidence in…
South Africa’s Thabiso Kutumela was the heartbeat of a thrilling 2-1 win over Guinea — a performance that not only earned him the TotalEnergies Man of the Match award but also reaffirmed his status as one of the team’s driving forces in the tournament. The Richards Bay FC midfielder delivered a masterclass in vision, movement,…
