SA’s VALR completes Proof of Reserves audit by blockchain security firm Hacken
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em 20/10/2025
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Established in 2018, VALR is a digital asset platform that allows customers to buy, sell, store and transfer Bitcoin and 60 other cryptocurrencies – the widest selection of any platform in Africa – seamlessly and securely. ...
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Avoid assumptions in SaaS procurement
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em 20/10/2025
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South African Fintech Kuunda Secures $7.5M in Pre-Series A to Expand Digital Lending Across Africa and MENA
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em 19/10/2025
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Platform has enabled over 10 million users to access credit and facilitated $3 billion in loan disbursements through bank partnerships since launch...
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dLocal and XanderPay partner to simplify and modernize cross-border hotel payments across Africa, Asia, and Latin America
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em 17/10/2025
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A strategic alliance delivering seamless cross-border payouts, empowering hotels and OTAs to cut costs, speed up transactions, and unlock new growth across emerging markets....
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NEC XON appoints Thigerson Reddy as Chief Operations Officer
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em 17/10/2025
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Reddy has been with NEC XON for nearly eight years, most recently serving as Head of Legal & Compliance, where he successfully led the division across Sub-Saharan Africa....
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Yango Group invests in Kenyan fintech Zanifu to strengthen SME financing in Africa
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em 16/10/2025
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The company has already financed 15,000 SMEs, disbursing tens of millions of dollars in loans, and continues to demonstrate the transformative role of fintech in empowering local economies....
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SEIDOR attains AWS premier tier services partner status
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em 16/10/2025
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The technology consulting firm drives systems modernization and cloud management with AWS, backed by more than 800 projects completed with this technology...
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Google introduces AI glossary to support African languages in the digital era
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em 16/10/2025
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Google in collaboration with key stakeholders has launched an AI glossary of 100 AI terms and their definitions in 4 African languages....
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Kaspersky launches online course for universities to integrate cybersecurity knowledge in curriculums
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em 15/10/2025
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The course aims to help universities integrate cyber security awareness into the early stages of education, to equip students with the confidence to manage digital dependence and safeguard against emerging risks, it states....
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Ripple partners with South African banking Absa to deliver digital asset custody services
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em 15/10/2025
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Major financial institution managing $119.5 billion in assets becomes Ripple's first custody partner in Africa, marking significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption across emerging markets...
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IFC backs Catalyst Fund with $6m to drive climate-tech growth in Africa
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em 14/10/2025
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The fund focuses on three verticals: fintech for climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, and climate-smart essential services such as water, energy, and agriculture...
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BSG appoints new non-executive director to drive digital transformation
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em 14/10/2025
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BSG says Ndlovu brings over two decades of experience as a technology executive, entrepreneur and advocate for digital transformation across Africa....
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Sanlam introduces AI financial coach to help south africans build money confidence
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em 13/10/2025
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The virtual assistant uses behavioural insights to make financial guidance more personal and approachable....
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Digital Parks Africa and iXAfrica unite to strengthen the continent’s digital infrastructure
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em 10/10/2025
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The partnership creates a connected data centre network between East and Southern Africa, supporting businesses as they scale across an increasingly data-driven economy....
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Malaika Evaluate bridges data and creativity to empower Africa’s cultural economy
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em 10/10/2025
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Developed by Andani.Africa, the new platform helps creative organizations across the continent transform fragmented information into strategic insight and measurable impact....
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SAP outlines unified AI-driven business strategy at Connect 2025
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em 09/10/2025
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Company introduces new generation of role-based assistants and data connectivity tools to help enterprises align intelligence, operations, and decision-making....
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FlySafair builds a business edge through data-driven operations
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em 09/10/2025
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South Africa’s low-cost carrier is rethinking efficiency and customer service through automation, AI and data analytics....
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Amazon backs South Africa’s first shared solar wheeling initiative
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María Laura Palacios, CEO de G&L Group
em 09/10/2025
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Project marks a new stage in corporate renewable energy sourcing across the continent...
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Capitec’s AI tools prevent over R200 million in fraudulent transactions
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em 08/10/2025
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According to the bank, app users grew by 13% to 14 million, driving a 35% surge in e-commerce transactions....
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PayPal to invest $100m in African, Middle Eastern startups
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em 08/10/2025
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This investment will be deployed through a mix of minority investments, acquisitions, PayPal Ventures funding, people, and technology deployments that will help local businesses scale, unlock new opportunities for innovators, and bring millions more consu...
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