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Mastercard launches Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to help secure the continent’s digital future 
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Mastercard launches Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to help secure the continent’s digital future 

• New pan-African initiative aimed at strengthening collective cyber resilience across Africa's digital economy • Brings together public and private sector organizations to share intelligence, build readiness and support improved response • Launch begins in South Africa and Nigeria, reinforcing Mastercard's long-term commitment and investments in Africa's digital transformation and supporting trust in the digital ecosystem Johannesburg, South Africa, 29 June 2026: Mastercard announced the launch of its Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, a pan-African initiative designed to strengthen cyber resilience, enhance collaboration and help safeguard the trust that underpins Africa's expanding d...
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Yellow Card Can Now Offer Regulated Virtual Asset and Related Services from Switzerland
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Yellow Card Can Now Offer Regulated Virtual Asset and Related Services from Switzerland

Yellow Card, a leading global Stablecoin infrastructure and payments provider, has secured regulatory AML affiliation in Switzerland as a supervised financial intermediary, establishing a base for Swiss and other banking partners and institutional and corporate clients seeking to move capital into high-growth emerging economies efficiently and compliantly through the use of Stablecoins. Through Yellow Card’s Swiss wholly-owned subsidiary, institutional and corporate clients can now engage Yellow Card to access the group's Stablecoin infrastructure across its operating markets, supported by a single, supervised point of contact and the group's established compliance and technology capabilities. Chris Maurice, CEO and Co-Founder of Yellow Card, said: "Stablecoins have become critical i...
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Digital Foundation Africa Confirms Sole Ownership and Stewardship of the Africa Digital Festival

Digital Foundation Africa (DFA) today confirms that the Africa Digital Festival (ADF) 2026 will proceed under the sole institutional leadership, ownership, and stewardship of Digital Foundation Africa. DFA issues this notice to clarify for its sponsors, partners, host institutions, the media, and the wider public the governance of the Africa Digital Festival and all its associated sub-brands. The Africa Digital Festival is a Digital Foundation Africa InitiativeThe Africa Digital Festival, together with its name, brand, identity, and associated assets, is the exclusive property of Digital Foundation Africa. DFA is the institutional lead and sole rights holder for all editions of the Festival and for every component and sub-brand operating under the Africa Digital Festival umbrella.The...
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Fortune Names Yellow Card Among Top Global Crypto Innovators
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Fortune Names Yellow Card Among Top Global Crypto Innovators

Yellow Card, the largest licensed Stablecoin-based infrastructure provider operating across over 50 markets, has been named to the inaugural Fortune Crypto Innovators list, published alongside the Fortune Crypto 100, cementing its place among the world's leading digital asset innovators. The Fortune Crypto Innovators list recognizes organizations advancing the global digital asset ecosystem through breakthrough technology, infrastructure, security, and adoption - shining a light on the builders and enablers whose work shapes the future of blockchain and digital assets beyond traditional measures of scale. "Being named to the Fortune Crypto Innovators list affirms what we have always known: the future of global commerce runs through emerging markets. Yellow Card exists to bring those ...
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Stitch Raises $25M Series A Led by Andreessen Horowitz
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Stitch Raises $25M Series A Led by Andreessen Horowitz

In a16z’s first investment in the GCC, the Riyadh-based fintech positions itself as the unified infrastructure layer for financial institutions worldwide RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 14, 2026: Stitch, the operating system built for modern financial institutions, today announced it has raised $25 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). The investment marks a16z’s first in the GCC and brings Stitch’s total funding to $35 million. In addition to a16z, existing investors Arbor Ventures, COTU Ventures, Raed Ventures, and SVC also participated in the round.  Despite spending over $1 trillion on digital transformation in the last three years, most financial institutions are still running on the same fragmented, legacy infrastructure ...
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OPIT Introduces New Online Doctorate In AI – Targets Growing Demand For Tech Leadership in Africa
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OPIT Introduces New Online Doctorate In AI – Targets Growing Demand For Tech Leadership in Africa

The Open Institute of Technology (OPIT) has launched a Professional Doctorate in Applied Artificial Intelligence, starting in September 2026 and delivered entirely online. This new programme is a Level 8 qualification created in response to rising demand across Africa’s leading digital economies. The programme is particularly relevant in Africa, where rapid digital transformation and expanding technology ecosystems are driving the need for advanced AI expertise across sectors such as finance, healthcare, education, telecoms, and public policy. Unlike traditional PhDs, which are primarily academic, OPIT’s doctorate emphasizes applied research with real-world impact, equipping professionals to design and implement AI-driven solutions within their organizations. Assessment focuses not o...
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Africa Tech Summit London Announces 13 Ventures Selected for Investment Showcase at 10th Edition
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Africa Tech Summit London Announces 13 Ventures Selected for Investment Showcase at 10th Edition

Africa Tech Summit London, the leading African tech conference in Europe, today announced 13 investor-ready ventures selected to showcase their solutions at the London Stock Exchange on May 29, 2026. The landmark 10th edition brings together 350+ African and International ventures, investors, corporates, and regulators, including Shekel Mobility, London Stock Exchange, Goodwin, Tola, Verto, Loobv, HubSpot, and more. The 13 ventures include: Aktivate (Nigeria) is a Creator Operating System that helps African creators collaborate with brands, manage campaigns, sell digital products, and receive cross-border payments in one platform. Bunce (Nigeria) is helping businesses turn customer data into personalised engagement that drives retention, revenue, and growth. 10mg H...
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TACTICA AI Introduces Region’s First AI Platform for Mission-Critical, Real-Time Operational Decisions
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TACTICA AI Introduces Region’s First AI Platform for Mission-Critical, Real-Time Operational Decisions

Built on deep tech developed by TII, TACTICA AI moves beyond dashboards to help decision-makers turn fragmented intelligence, sensor, and operational data into actionShowcased during Make it in the Emirates 2026, the platform has already been validated through real-world deployments in mission-critical environmentsBuilt in Abu Dhabi, connected globally, TACTICA AI integrates partnerships with French-based Safran and Polish-based Satim Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 6 May 2026 – TACTICA AI, an Abu Dhabi-based start-up, today introduced its multi-domain decision-support platform to a wider market during Make it in the Emirates 2026. At a time of increasing operational complexity and pressure to make faster, better-informed decisions, the...
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Qualcomm Unveils Startup Selection for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2026
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Qualcomm Unveils Startup Selection for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2026

With this fourth edition, Qualcomm reaffirms its commitment to empowering Africa’s deep-technology ecosystem through mentorship, training, and IP generation initiatives Qualcomm Incorporated today announced the selection of 10 startups for its fourth year of the Qualcomm®️ Make in Africa Mentorship Program. This initiative is part of the Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform, which supports the development of Africa’s deep-technology ecosystem. It provides mentorship and training programs, with a focus on advanced connectivity and processing technologies such as Edge AI/ML, compute, IoT, and Qualcomm’s AI development platform from Arduino. Highlights:  ▪︎At the program’s Finale, one startup will be awarded a Social Impact Fund grant from Qualcomm for Good. ▪︎All participatin...
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Bolt Steps Up Safety Training as Ghana Prepares for Okada Bill Implementation
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Bolt Steps Up Safety Training as Ghana Prepares for Okada Bill Implementation

Bolt Ghana today hosted a safety and compliance engagement session for 30 top-performing motorbike riders, reinforcing its commitment to rider welfare, regulatory alignment, and road safety within the growing two-wheel mobility ecosystem. Under the theme “Steering Toward Safety: Empowering the Two-Wheel Revolution,” the session brought together riders, company leadership, and  to strengthen understanding around defensive riding practices, and emergency support tools. The program emphasized full Class A licensing compliance, education on road signage and speed limits, and training on in-app SOS and dispute resolution tools designed to enhance rider and passenger safety. Teddy Appa Dankyi Senior General Manager West Africa said, “As the two-wheel category continues to grow, saf...
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