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TechAfrica News Aug 13, 2026

MTN Launches AI-Powered Job Board to Connect African Youth With Jobs

On International Youth Day, MTN  is advancing its commitment to digital and economic inclusion with the launch of an AI-enabled Job Board feature on the .........
TechAfrica News Aug 13, 2026

Africa Finance Corporation Breaks New Ground With CHF350m Digital Bond

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) , the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, announced that it has successfully raised CHF 350 million through a 5-year Digital Bond. This .........
TechAfrica News Aug 13, 2026

Skyro Names Former Mastercard Executive Maria Medvedeva Middle East MD

Skyro,  digital-first consumer finance platform headquartered in Bahrain and operating in South-East Asia, announced plans to expand into Saudi Arabia and the appointment of Maria .........
TechAfrica News Aug 13, 2026

Ghana CSA Fines ORC GH¢240,000 Over Unlicensed Cybersecurity Provider

Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA)  has sanctioned the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC)  and Purpleline Solutions Limited for engaging in cybersecurity activities in .........
TechAfrica News Aug 13, 2026

Ghana Strengthens Online Child Protection With CSA-UNICEF Initiative

Ghana is strengthening efforts to protect children from online sexual exploitation and abuse following a two-day stakeholder workshop organised by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA)  .........
TechAfrica News Aug 13, 2026

Gabon Moves to Strengthen Health Insurance Systems Through Digital Audit

Gabon is advancing efforts to strengthen the digital infrastructure supporting public services following the completion of an information systems audit at the National Health Insurance .........
TechAfrica News Aug 13, 2026

TISEZA and Vodacom Tanzania Partner to Strengthen Digital Investment Environment

Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA)  has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vodacom Tanzania  to strengthen the country’s investment environment through .........
TechAfrica News Aug 13, 2026

Cauridor Deepens West Africa Push After 23 Partner Meetings Across Four Markets

Financial technology company Cauridor  is strengthening its partnerships across West Africa following a three-week market tour that covered Senegal, Mali, Togo and Benin. The company’s .........
TechAfrica News Aug 13, 2026

Airtel Urges Uganda’s Digital Finance Sector to Build Fraud Protection Into Products

Uganda is stepping up efforts to protect its rapidly growing digital financial ecosystem as telecom operators, banks and regulators intensify collaboration against cyber-enabled fraud. The .........
The future of data science in the age of generative AI
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 12, 2026

The future of data science in the age of generative AI

The shift I have witnessed When I look back at the evolution of data science, what stands out to me read more The future of data science in the age of generative AI ...
Gunmen raid four Plateau communities, kill two
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 12, 2026

Gunmen raid four Plateau communities, kill two

Two persons have been killed while another sustained injuries in fresh attacks on Berom communities in Plateau State, the Berom read more Gunmen raid four Plateau communities, kill two ...
NAICOM’s guidelines for foreign health insurance providers: Key compliance considerations for insurers and policyholders in Nigeria
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 12, 2026

NAICOM’s guidelines for foreign health insurance providers: Key compliance considerations for insurers and policyholders in Nigeria

Introduction On 31 March 2026, the National Insurance Commission (“NAICOM”) issued the Guidelines for the Operation of Foreign or International read more NAICOM’s guidelines for foreign health insurance providers: Key compliance considerations for insurers and policyholders in Nige...
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s new payments system circular: What banks, fintechs and investors need to know
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 12, 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s new payments system circular: What banks, fintechs and investors need to know

Introduction Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade. In response, the Central Bank of Nigeria read more The Central Bank of Nigeria’s new payments system circular: What banks, fintechs and investors need to know ...
WORLD IN BRIEF: Spotify to Label AI Artists, Iraq Sets US-led Coalition Exit, 16 Ohio Inmates Hurt by Lightning and other stories
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 12, 2026

WORLD IN BRIEF: Spotify to Label AI Artists, Iraq Sets US-led Coalition Exit, 16 Ohio Inmates Hurt by Lightning and other stories

Russia’s Novorossiysk port hit in major Ukrainian attack A large Ukrainian drone and missile strike on Russia’s Black Sea port read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Spotify to Label AI Artists, Iraq Sets US-led Coalition Exit, 16 Ohio Inmates Hurt by Lightning and other stories ...
TechAfrica News Aug 12, 2026

DHL, Standard Bank, MTN and dtic Partner to Boost SME Trade Across Africa

South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic),  Standard Bank,  MTN  and DHL  have announced a series of strategic partnerships aimed at helping .........
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