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New Visa office signals Ethiopia’s rising role in Africa’s payments market

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, is deepening its presence in Africa with the opening of a new office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a move that reflects the country’s growing influence in the region’s financial services industry. The expansion comes as Ethiopia works to modernize its payments system, widen access to banking services and create more room for financial technology firms to grow. For global payments companies, the country is increasingly seen as one of Africa’s most promising digital…

Oluwatosin Alao May 6, 2026

South Africa’s Transnet secures $352 million French loan for ports and rail upgrade

Business Technology

South Africa’s Transnet gets $352 million French funding for clean ports

South Africa’s state-owned logistics operator Transnet and France, through Agence Française de Développement, have signed a $352 million loan agreement worth about R5.86 billion. The deal is aimed at helping South Africa modernize its ports and freight rail network while reducing emissions across key transport corridors. The agreement comes as South Africa continues to wrestle with persistent freight rail delays, congested ports and deteriorating infrastructure. These challenges have slowed exports, raised logistics costs for businesses and weighed on performance in…

Oluwatosin Alao May 6, 2026

Suluhu Hassan, Kagame expand Tanzania-Rwanda ties on trade, energy

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East Africa gains as Tanzania, Rwanda deepen economic ties

Trade links between Tanzania and Rwanda are entering a new phase as both countries move to strengthen cooperation in commerce, infrastructure and energy, underscoring a wider push for economic integration across East Africa. The renewed partnership follows talks in Dar es Salaam between Samia Suluhu Hassan and Paul Kagame, where both leaders agreed to broaden cooperation in trade, investment, transport, energy, security and immigration. Their discussions come as East African economies work to lower trade costs, improve transport networks and…

Oluwatosin Alao May 4, 2026

Cloud9 buys M-Tickets as East Africa’s fintech entertainment market grows

Technology Business

Cloud9 acquires M-Tickets, targeting Africa’s fast-growing events economy

Cloud9, a fintech startup aimed at providing digital banking, payments and savings for young Africans, has acquired digital ticketing platform M-Tickets. The move signals a further consolidation in a sector that has expanded quickly as Kenya’s growing middle class looks for easier ways to access live entertainment. In cities such as Nairobi, more consumers now buy tickets on mobile phones, pay through digital wallets and expect instant confirmation. That shift has brought financial technology and entertainment platforms into closer alignment…

Oluwatosin Alao May 4, 2026

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MTN Nigeria’s Q1 2026 profit nearly triples to $258 million on data demand surge

MTN Nigeria's Q1 2026 profit nearly triples to $258 million as data demand, revenue and network investment drive strong growth.

Omokolade Ajayi May 2, 2026

Fresh investors enter Madagascar’s Ambatovy nickel mine after Sumitomo exit

Business Technology

Fresh investors eye Madagascar nickel mine after Sumitomo exit

Global investors are taking a closer look at Africa’s critical minerals sector as demand for battery metals continues to rise and supply chains remain tight. Nickel, used in electric vehicle batteries and stainless steel, has regained attention among commodity traders and mining investors. That shift in sentiment has placed Madagascar’s Ambatovy nickel project back in focus following a change in its ownership structure involving a group led by experienced mining executives and financiers. The renewed interest comes as the global…

Oluwatosin Alao May 2, 2026

Zimbabwe’s digital shift pushes mobile data to half of telecom revenue

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Mobile data becomes Zimbabwe telecoms’ biggest business as digital use surges

Zimbabwe’s telecom industry is being reshaped by one clear change: mobile data has become the biggest source of revenue for network operators, reflecting how people now use their phones more for internet access than for traditional calls and text messages. That change is unfolding as smartphone adoption rises, digital payments become more common, and more consumers rely on streaming platforms, messaging apps and online business tools in their daily lives. Across cities and smaller communities, internet access is becoming a…

Oluwatosin Alao April 30, 2026