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M-KOPA Lands on Financial Times Fast-Growth List for Fifth Straight Year.
African fintech company M-KOPA has been named among the Financial Times’ fastest-growing companies in Africa for the fifth consecutive year, a milestone that highlights the company’s continued expansion across the continent. At a time when many African startups are facing slower funding, rising operating costs, and tougher economic conditions, M-KOPA’s repeated appearance on the list…
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How Artificial Intelligence Is Gaining Ground in African Business Operations.
Artificial intelligence is steadily becoming part of everyday business operations across Africa, from customer service and finance to logistics, retail, and marketing. What was once seen as a distant technology is now being integrated into practical business tools used by companies of different sizes. Across the continent, businesses are beginning to use AI not as…
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TikTok Introduces Paid Ad-Free Subscription. in the UK as Platforms Search for New Revenue.
TikTok has launched a new subscription option in the UK that allows users to remove adverts from their feeds for £3.99 per month. The move signals a broader shift in the social media industry, where platforms that once relied almost entirely on advertising are increasingly experimenting with paid features and subscription-based experiences. For TikTok, whose…
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Apple Brings Tap to Pay on iPhone to South Africa, Expanding Contactless Payments for Businesses.
Apple has officially launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in South Africa, allowing businesses to accept contactless payments directly through an iPhone without needing a separate card machine. The feature enables merchants to receive payments from contactless bank cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets using only their phones. The rollout marks another step in…
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Binance Says AI Security Systems Helped Prevent $10.5 Billion in Potential Crypto Fraud.
Binance says its AI-powered security systems helped prevent an estimated $10.5 billion in potential losses linked to fraud, scams, and cyberattacks over a 15-month period. The claim highlights how major cryptocurrency platforms are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence and automated monitoring tools to manage growing security threats in the digital asset industry. As crypto adoption…
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Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Signals Tougher Oversight for Crypto Platforms and Wallet Users.
Kenya’s proposed Finance Bill 2026 could introduce stricter rules for cryptocurrency platforms operating in the country, including possible requirements to identify the owners behind digital wallets. The proposal reflects a broader global trend where governments are increasing oversight of crypto activity as digital assets become more widely used for trading, payments, and cross-border transfers. If…
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