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Standard Bank Connect strengthens telecom ambitions with eSIM
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Standard Bank Connect strengthens telecom ambitions with eSIM

Standard Bank Connect launches eSIM in South Africa to expand mobile services and reach 350,000 telecom customers.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
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Hassan Allam
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Hassan Allam plans $400 million Egypt Data Center expansion after license approval

Hassan Allam plans $400M Egypt data center after cloud license approval, boosting digital infrastructure and regional tech ambitions.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi
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African fintech giant Flutterwave hits $3.3 billion valuation as Ripple buys stake

Flutterwave hits a $3.3 billion valuation after Ripple takes a stake to boost stablecoin-driven cross-border payments across Africa.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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Mobile Tech
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Africa’s mobile tech boom set to generate $290 billion by 2030

Africa mobile tech growth 2030 GSMA report shows $290bn impact by 2030, driven by digital economy, AI, and mobile expansion.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
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CBN mandates local data storage rules for banks, fintechs in Nigeria

CBN orders Nigerian banks and fintechs to store payment data locally by 2027, boosting oversight and financial transparency.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
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Bolt tightens safety rules in South Africa
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Bolt tightens safety rules in South Africa with one unexpected change

Bolt expands rider ID verification in South Africa with selfie checks to boost safety, trust, and platform accountability.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
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World's richest person Elon Musk.
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Pretoria-born trillionaire, Elon Musk, projects $1 trillion SpaceX revenue by 2030

Elon Musk projects SpaceX annual revenue could reach $1 trillion by 2030 following its historic public listing.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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South Africa’s Woolworths ends WRewards, MySchool cards on June 30, 2026

South Africa’s Woolworths ends WRewards, MySchool cards on June 30, 2026

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
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Malagasy billionaire Hassanein Hiridjee
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Malagasy billionaire Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Telecom secures $197 million to drive expansion

AXIAN Telecom $197 million loan from EBRD boosts Africa expansion, digital infrastructure and telecom network growth plans.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
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