-
Mainstack Launches Version 4 to Power Creator Growth and Monetisation
Mainstack has launched Version 4 of its platform, marking a significant milestone in its mission to empower creators, entrepreneurs, and digital businesses with an all-in-one solution for managing and monetising their online presence. The latest update introduces a unified platform designed to simplify how creators build audiences, sell products and services, and generate sustainable revenue…
-
Vodacom Turns to Universities to Build AI Talent Pipeline
Vodacom is strengthening its search for artificial intelligence (AI) talent by deepening its engagement with universities, reflecting the growing demand for skilled professionals capable of driving digital transformation across Africa. The telecommunications giant believes that investing in students and early-career graduates is essential to building a sustainable pipeline of AI expertise that can support its…
-
Kenya Unveils Crypto Licensing Rules for Digital Asset Firms
Kenya has taken a major step toward regulating its rapidly growing digital asset market by finalising a comprehensive licensing framework for cryptocurrency exchanges and other digital asset service providers. The new regulatory regime is expected to provide legal clarity, enhance consumer protection, and encourage responsible innovation in the country’s fintech sector. The framework establishes clear…
-
Duplo Powers Wema Bank’s ALAT Business
Nigerian fintech company Duplo has partnered with Wema Bank to integrate its financial operations platform into ALAT Business, marking another step in the evolution of digital banking for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The collaboration is designed to help businesses move beyond basic banking services by providing a comprehensive suite of financial management tools directly…
-
Paystack Brings Bank Transfers to Checkout
Paystack is expanding its partnership with PesaLink to make bank transfers a more seamless part of the online checkout experience for businesses and their customers. The move is expected to strengthen payment options for merchants operating in Kenya while giving consumers another convenient way to complete digital transactions. Bank transfers remain an important payment method…
-
South African Startup Unveils 10M-Token AI Model
South Africa-founded artificial intelligence startup Refiant AI has launched Protea, a new suite of large language models designed to process up to 10 million tokens in a single prompt. The launch places the young company among a growing group of AI developers seeking to push the boundaries of how much information models can understand and…
