The National Information Technology Authority (NITA) Uganda recently launched UGHub, which will serve as an application and data integration platform (“Platform”).
CBN Issues New Framework Seeking to Bar BVN Violators from Banking Services
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a revised regulatory framework for Bank Verification Number operations in line with its overall strategy to promote financial system stability in Nigeria.
Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) Warns that the Zimbabwe Dollar is Near Collapse
Zimbabwe’s leading industrialists have warned that the country’s currency is in danger of collapsing as businesses are resorting to United States dollar transactions.
Pioneer Foods Recalls Its Ceres Apple Juice Over High Toxin Levels
South African food and beverage maker Pioneer Foods has recalled its Ceres apple juice brands sold in seven Comesa markets, including Kenya and Uganda, reportedly because of high Patulin levels.
Air Tanzania Acquires New Airplanes, Steps up Competition for Kenya Airways and RwandAir
Air Tanzania recently acquired 2 Airbus A220-300 and is set to launch direct flights to Nairobi, Bujumbura, and Lubumbashi in November, stepping up competition for neighbouring airways.
Access Bank Acquires 78.15% Stake in BancABC Botswana
Access Bank Plc has completed the acquisition of a majority stake of 78.15 percent in African Banking Corporation of Botswana Limited, BancABC Botswana.
Klasha Expands to Ghana to Facilitate E-Commerce and Cross-Border Payments
Klasha, a San Francisco and Lagos-based cross-border company that provides technology infrastructure services for cross-border commerce in Africa, has expanded to Ghana.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies Partners with Africa Legal to Launch Courses on Legal Education
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a leading pan-African technology group has disclosed plans to launch three online courses on legal technology, targeted at supporting career development amongst students, budding entrepreneurs, and lawyers.
Oracle Expands Global Cloud Footprint, Picks Johannesburg for Its First Data Centre in Africa
In a press release on Monday, Oracle announced plans to expand its cloud region footprint to support strong customer demand for Oracle Cloud services worldwide and plans to build a data centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Mastercard Partners with Digital PayGo to Drive Digital Payments for SMEs In Zambia
Mastercard has partnered with Zambian-based fintech company, Digital PayGo, to launch a new merchant mobile payments solution, which will enable Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to safely make and receive digital payments through various online channels.