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How PAPSS Is Simplifying Africa’s Cross-Border Payments Landscape
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How PAPSS Is Simplifying Africa’s Cross-Border Payments Landscape

Cross-border payments are still a big challenge as African countries deepen their economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Effective trade cannot take place if money cannot be moved between countries in…

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How to make the most of online casino bonuses?
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How to make the most of online casino bonuses?

Using these incentives wisely can transform a few simple free spins into an exciting and potentially lucrative experience. From the first click, it is vital to explore all available opportunities. For example, when looking for introductory…

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Absa Kenya Launches 110% Home Financing Solution
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Absa Kenya Launches 110% Home Financing Solution

Absa Bank has unveiled an enhanced home loan solution offering 110% financing to help Kenyans step confidently onto the property ladder. The new facility is available at competitive interest rates, with a repayment period of up to 25…

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Vertiv Restructures Africa Operations to Strengthen Regional Focus
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Vertiv Restructures Africa Operations to Strengthen Regional Focus

Vertiv has announced a strategic restructuring of its operations across Africa to enhance and expand its market presence and customer engagement. Under this new structure, the organisation streamlined its focus on Africa into four distinct…

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How to Stay Safe from Cryptocurrency Scams: Tips to Protect Yourself
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How to Stay Safe from Cryptocurrency Scams: Tips to Protect Yourself

As cryptocurrency grows in popularity, so does the number of scams targeting users. With new technologies, including AI-driven deepfakes, scams have become more convincing, making it harder than ever to tell what’s real. Here’s how you can…

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KRA Launches Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS)
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KRA Launches Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS)

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled an Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS) to foster voluntary compliance among landlords and property owners. The system built on KRA’s Enterprise Integration Platform Gava Connect is set to…

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Fixo Solution Launches Kenya’s First Handyman E-Hailing Platform
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Fixo Solution Launches Kenya’s First Handyman E-Hailing Platform

Kenyan startup Fixo Solutions wants to bring structure, trust, and convenience to the informal handyman services market. The company has officially launched Fixo!, a mobile-first e-hailing platform that connects households and businesses…

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Africa Tech Summit Returns to London on June 6
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Africa Tech Summit Returns to London on June 6

The 9th Africa Tech Summit London will convene at the London Stock Exchange on 6 June 2025, reinforcing the critical role of London as a gateway for capital and partnerships in Africa’s continuously evolving tech ecosystem. This year’s…

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Vertiv Joins DCD>Connect | MENA 2025 as Founding Partner
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Vertiv Joins DCD>Connect | MENA 2025 as Founding Partner

Vertiv will participate as a founding partner at DCD>Connect | MENA 2025, taking place on April 15–16, 2025 in Dubai. Vertiv will share its expertise through two speaking sessions during the two-day event. Tassos Peppas, regional director…

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Ajua Appoints Claire Munene as Chief Experience Officer
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Ajua Appoints Claire Munene as Chief Experience Officer

Ajua, the customer experience (CX) intelligence platform, has announced the appointment of Claire Munene as its new Chief Experience Officer (CXO). Claire rejoins Ajua from Telkom Kenya, where she served as Director of Customer Experience.…

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Moroccan Fintech PayTic Raises $4M to Scale Banking Automation
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Moroccan Fintech PayTic Raises $4M to Scale Banking Automation

PayTic, a Moroccan fintech, PayTic, has secured $4 million extension to its Series Seed funding round. PayTic was founded in 2020 and offers advanced technological solutions that automate traditionally manual and complex banking processes.…

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Huawei and Kenya Partner to Train 1,000 ICT Students Annually
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Huawei and Kenya Partner to Train 1,000 ICT Students Annually

Kenya’s State Department for Technical Vocational Education and Training (SDTVET) has joined forces with global technology leader Huawei to foster the development of digital skills in Kenya. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum…

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Umba Secures $5M from Star Strong Capital
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Umba Secures $5M from Star Strong Capital

Nairobi-based fintech Umba has secured a $5 million debt facility to help expand its secured lending operations in Kenya. US-based asset management firm, Star Strong Capital, is the only participant in this round. “With the confidence of…

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