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MoMo's Super-App Launches in Nigeria: What It Means for Africa's Fintech Race

MTN Brings MoMo Super App to Nigeria in Partnership with Ant International

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Lagos, Nigeria | August 2026 MTN Group is preparing to launch a new version of its MoMo mobile money platform in Nigeria during the third quarter of 2026, introducing a super app powered by technology from Ant International, the global digital payments company behind Alipay+. The launch marks one of MTN’s most significant fintech product […]

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South Africa Set a World Record for Quantum Satellite Communication — and It's Reshaping the Continent's Tech Ambitions

South Africa Achieves Record Quantum Satellite Link, Marking a Milestone for Africa’s Quantum Future

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Stellenbosch, South Africa | August 2026 South African researchers have achieved the world’s longest intercontinental quantum satellite communication link, establishing a secure 12,900-kilometre connection between Stellenbosch University and China’s Jinan-1 quantum microsatellite. The breakthrough marks a significant milestone for quantum communications research and highlights Africa’s growing role in advanced computing technologies. The achievement, led by

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Morocco Secures Africa’s First Sovereign AI Factory in US$1.2 Billion Investment

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Casablanca, Morocco | August 2026 Morocco has secured one of Africa’s most significant artificial intelligence infrastructure investments with the announcement of the Nexus AI Factory—a US$1.2 billion sovereign AI data centre expected to position the country as a regional hub for advanced AI computing. Unveiled during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, the project is regarded

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AfDB Launches RASME to Strengthen Real-Time Monitoring of Development Projects

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Accra, Ghana | June 2026 The African Development Bank (AfDB) has introduced Remote Appraisal Supervision Monitoring and Evaluation (RASME), a digital platform designed to improve how development projects are monitored, supervised and evaluated across its operations. The platform was officially introduced during a capacity-building workshop held in Accra from 16–19 June 2026, bringing together project

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Sudan Introduces “Nazaha” to Digitise Public Procurement

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Khartoum, Sudan | August 2026 Sudan’s Ministry of Finance is preparing to launch Nazaha, a new national digital government procurement and contracting system designed to modernise public purchasing, improve transparency and strengthen financial accountability across the public sector. The platform forms part of the government’s broader public financial management reform programme and will serve as

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Airtel Kenya Moves Closer to Launching Satellite-to-Phone Connectivity

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Nairobi, Kenya | August 2026 Airtel Kenya has completed pilot testing of its Direct-to-Cell (DTC) satellite service and is awaiting final regulatory approval from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) before launching the service commercially. The technology is being introduced through Airtel Africa’s partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink network and is expected to become one of

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PayPal World Could Bring Global Digital Wallet Connectivity to Africa

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PayPal plans to expand PayPal World, its global wallet interoperability platform, into African markets in 2026, according to the company’s Middle East and Africa leadership. Rather than competing with Africa’s established mobile money providers, the platform is designed to connect them with international merchants and payment networks, making cross-border digital payments simpler for businesses and

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Apple Overtakes Nvidia: What the World’s Most Valuable Company Says About the Next Phase of Artificial Intelligence

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For much of the past year, Nvidia became the face of the artificial intelligence revolution. Its chips powered the rapid expansion of AI data centres. Its market value became a symbol of investor confidence in the future of generative AI. In October 2025, Nvidia became the first company in history to surpass a $5 trillion

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Carloha Boosts 2026 Okpekpe Marathon With Innovations

Carloha Nigeria Brings Innovation to 2026 Okpekpe International Road Race

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Carloha Nigeria, the authorised dealer of Chery vehicles in the country, is set to play a major role in the 2026 Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, bringing fresh innovations and stronger mobility support to one of Africa’s most recognised road running events. The race, scheduled to hold on May 30, 2026, in Edo State, is

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Otti Unveils ₦306 Million Tech-Enabled Grant to Boost Businesses in Abia

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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has launched a ₦306 million technology-driven business support programme aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship, expanding digital access, and improving productivity across the state’s 17 local government areas. The initiative, known as the NKATA Tech-Enabling Business Grant, is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by integrating technology into their operations,

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