Airtel Africa teams up with SpaceX to expand Starlink internet in underserved regions
Airtel Africa signed a partnership with SpaceX to deploy Starlink’s satellite internet across nine African countries. The agreement aims to improve internet access in remote and underserved communities.
Airtel Africa partners SpaceX to expand Starlink to remote communities
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX to bring Starlink's satellite internet to customers. The rollout will begin in Nigeria, Chad, Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Niger, Madagascar, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
South Africa’s payments startup Stitch raises $55 million Series B funding
Stitch raised $55 million in a Series B funding round led by QED Investors. The funding will support the expansion of Stitch's in-person payment offerings and online payment suite.
Fortifying Africa’s Financial Future: BFSI Security Summit Hits Johannesburg in 2025
In 2020, South Africa’s Experian breach compromised the data of 24 million individuals, highlighting vulnerabilities in the financial sector. In 2023, the Medusa hacking group targeted the Malian subsidiary of Bank of Africa, stealing two terabytes of data and demanding $2 million.
$45B fintech giant Revolut sets sights on South Africa
Revolut has confirmed its interest in entering South Africa's digital banking landscape. Tom Morrison was hired as Head of Strategy & Operations for South Africa three months ago.
