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Clea Launches Vendor Payments to Simplify International Supplier Payments
Clea, the stablecoin-powered cross-border payments platform helping African businesses trade globally, has launched Vendor Payments, a new capability that enables businesses to simplify payments to international suppliers, auction platforms and shipping companies directly through the platform. Clea surpassed $20 million…
Dimension Data Limited raises US$2.9 million
Following the successful subscription of its Series 1 corporate bond, Dimension Data Limited () has completed the signing ceremony for the issuance of N4.05 billion (approximately US$2.9 million), marking the first tranche of its N20 billion (US$14.7 million) bond programme.…
Bolt Business reports strong growth in Nigeria
Bolt Business (), the corporate mobility solution from Bolt, has recorded strong year-on-year growth in Nigeria, underscoring increasing demand from businesses seeking smarter, more efficient ways to manage employee transportation and business travel. Over the past 12 months, Bolt Business…
Carrefour Kenya, KCB Bank Kenya and Mastercard Launch Prepaid card for Smarter Grocery Budgeting
Carrefour, which Majid Al Futtaim holds the exclusive rights to operate in Kenya, has collaborated with KCB Bank Kenya and Mastercard to launch the Carrefour Prepaid card. The payment solution is designed to help customers better plan, manage, and control…
Factorial Brings Next-Gen HR Automation to SMEs and Large Enterprises Across the SADC Region
Factorial, a global provider of all-in-one HR and business management software, has announced a major expansion initiative to accelerate digital transformation across the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Backed by its robust network of regional partners, the company is helping…
Telkom Enhances Digital Mobile Contract Sign-Up with End-to-End Online Journey
As more South Africans embrace digital channels for everyday transactions, Telkom has enhanced its online mobile postpaid platform, allowing new customers to complete the entire contract application process digitally without human intervention. The new capability forms part of Telkom’s broader…
Guinea launches NimbaPay, opening a new era of instant and inclusive digital payments
The Republic of Guinea today launched NimbaPay, its national instant payment system, marking a major milestone in the development of a more connected, more inclusive, and forward-looking economy. Developed under the leadership of the Central Bank of the Republic of…
Pepkor Strengthens Informal Economy Strategy with R21.3 Billion Fintech Deal
Pepkor Holdings has announced the combination of its wholly owned fintech subsidiary, Flash, with Shop2Shop to create one of South Africa’s largest merchant commerce and fintech platforms, with annual transaction throughput exceeding R200 billion. Following the transaction, Pepkor will hold…
Bernard Beya appointed CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies DRC
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, has appointed Bernard Beya as Chief Executive Officer for its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), effective 1 April 2026. Cassava Technologies operates in more than 40 markets across Africa,…
How One South African Startup Saved 200,000 Meals from Landfill in Just One Year
South Africans have saved R12.5 million on groceries while preventing 200,000 meals from ending up in landfill through Refreshi, a local startup that built a surplus-food marketplace that has expanded from just 35 partner stores to 700 nationwide in the space…
AI Is Transforming HR: Here’s Why You Can’t Afford to Miss Future HR Summit 2026
HR leaders have never faced a more complex set of challenges. Artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs, skills shortages continue to intensify, employee expectations are evolving, hybrid work has become the norm, and organisations are under pressure to improve productivity while…
Absa Deepens BYD Alliance as South Africa’s Electric Vehicle Market Surges
South Africa’s transition to new energy vehicles (NEVs) is gathering momentum, prompting Absa and BYD Auto South Africa to expand their strategic partnership first established in 2025. The enhanced collaboration reinforces both companies’ commitment to accelerating electric mobility by providing…
Ethiopia advances nationwide rollout of interoperable digital government payments
Ethiopia has taken another step toward implementing interoperable government payments nationwide as public institutions, regulators and payment infrastructure providers convened to operationalize a unified implementation framework aligned with the country’s National Digital Payments Strategy. The Ministry of Finance, the National…
Telkom commits close to R100 million to launch Telkom AI Institute
Telkom has pledged a USD 6.1 million / R100 million commitment; to establish the Telkom AI Institute, a new platform designed to equip South Africans with artificial intelligence and digital skills, foster local innovation, and accelerate inclusive participation in the…
Backbase Acquires of Kasisto
Backbase announced the acquisition of Kasisto, a pioneer in agentic AI for banking and financial services. Kasisto’s agentic platform, financial services intelligence, and New York-based team are now part of Backbase and the AI-native Banking OS. The transaction integrates Kasisto’s…
Looking for HR Software? Here Are 10 Leading HR Tech Companies in South Africa
Digital transformation has moved HR from the back office to the centre of business strategy. Today’s HR leaders are expected to recruit faster, retain top talent, improve employee experience, manage hybrid teams, track performance, support wellness, ensure compliance and deliver…
