Tuesday, December 16

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Abu Dhabi launches FIDA cluster to shape the next generation of financial and investment solutions
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Abu Dhabi launches FIDA cluster to shape the next generation of financial and investment solutions

Abu Dhabi has launched the FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster to accelerate the development of next-generation financial and investment solutions and expand the emirate’s role as a global capital hub. Spearheaded by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the cluster is a core pillar of Abu Dhabi’s long-term economic diversification agenda. By 2045, FIDA is projected to contribute an additional USD 15.2 billion to Abu Dhabi’s direct GDP, generate 8,000 skilled jobs and attract at least USD 4.6billion in investment, cementing the emirate’s position as a destination for innovative and resilient financial systems. FIDA brings together high-growth areas where technology, regulation ...
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Cellulant Appoints New Country Manager to Drive Enterprise Payments Growth in Ghana
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Cellulant Appoints New Country Manager to Drive Enterprise Payments Growth in Ghana

Cellulant, a leading Pan-African payments company enabling seamless digital transactions across Africa, has appointed Mr. Freddie Oduro as its new Country Manager for Ghana. Freddie’s appointment is a key step in Cellulant’s broader strategy to deepen its presence in priority markets by accelerating the acquisition of in-country enterprise businesses and strengthening its position as the payments partner of choice in Africa. Freddie brings over a decade of commercial and strategic leadership experience in the telecommunications and financial services sectors, with expertise in sales, business operations, and market expansion. In his new role, he will drive merchant acquisition, strengthening partnerships, oversee collections and payout operations, while ensuring strong internal contr...
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Bolt Food Marks 5 Years in Ghana with Celebration of Delivery Partners
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Bolt Food Marks 5 Years in Ghana with Celebration of Delivery Partners

Bolt Food Ghana marked its 5th anniversary with a special appreciation event at the Accra Marriott Hotel, bringing together customers, regulators, restaurant and store partners, fleet and courier partners, to celebrate five years of growth, innovation, and partnership in Ghana’s food delivery sector. The event, held under the theme “Beyond Delivery: Honouring Five Years of Progress and Partnership”, was not just about recognising operational milestones, but about appreciating the people and partnerships that have shaped the Bolt Food journey since its entry into the market, in 2020. “Today is about acknowledging everyone who has contributed to our growth, from the couriers navigating traffic every day, to restaurant and store partners preparing meals, and to our customers who continu...
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Fincra Announced as Headline Supporter of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026 to Drive Dialogue on Building the Rails for an Integrated Africa
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Fincra Announced as Headline Supporter of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026 to Drive Dialogue on Building the Rails for an Integrated Africa

Africa Tech Summit Nairobi is proud to announce Fincra, a leading global payments solutions provider, as the Headline Supporter for its eighth edition, taking place on February 11-12, 2026, at the Sarit Expo Centre. Fincra’s partnership highlights its commitment to building the payment rails for an integrated Africa, enabling seamless, secure, and interoperable cross-border transactions across the continent and beyond. The Summit, powered by Fincra, will convene over 2,000 delegates and 1,000+ companies across four tracks: Africa Money and DeFi Summit, Africa AI & Digital Summit, Africa Climate Tech & Investment Summit, and Africa Startup Summit. Over two days, delegates will explore opportunities, trends, and policies shaping Africa’s tech ecosy...
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Xsolla Integrates MVola as a Payment Method to Enable Instant, Card-Free Payments for Gamers in Madagascar’s Mobile-First Market
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Xsolla Integrates MVola as a Payment Method to Enable Instant, Card-Free Payments for Gamers in Madagascar’s Mobile-First Market

MVola Integration Enhances Payment Accessibility And Supports The Growth Of Madagascar’s Thriving Mobile Gaming Ecosystem Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced that MVola, Madagascar’s number one digital wallet, is now available as a payment option for players across the country. Madagascar is a fast-growing, mobile-first market of 32 million people, where digital wallets are the primary driver of daily transactions. MVola, recently licensed as a digital bank, has established itself as the leading wallet in the country, with over 10 million users and powering more than 1 billion transactions annually. By adding MVola as a payment method to its portfolio, Xsolla...
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Xsolla Expands Local Payment Options in Nigeria Through Full Paga Ecosystem Integration, Serving More Than 20 Million Users
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Xsolla Expands Local Payment Options in Nigeria Through Full Paga Ecosystem Integration, Serving More Than 20 Million Users

Empowering Nigerian Players With Fast, Familiar, And Secure Payment Options  Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced the expansion of its payments solutions in Nigeria, West Africa, with the addition of Paga. Nigeria is West Africa’s most populous and mobile-first market, with a population of 230+ million people, and it’s one of the continent’s fastest-growing gaming economies, projected to exceed $300 million in 2024. Within this gaming ecosystem, digital transfers and mobile money are experiencing a surge. That’s where the Paga ecosystem comes in. With services like Pay with Paga, Bank Transfers with Paga, and Cash by Paga, Xsolla provides a c...
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UAE announces Google Gemini Is Now the Most Culturally Accurate AI for Arabs
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UAE announces Google Gemini Is Now the Most Culturally Accurate AI for Arabs

The world’s first assessment to assess AI models’ alignment with Emirati identity and values UAE announces Google Gemini Is Now the Most Culturally Accurate AI for Arabs The world’s first assessment to assess AI models’ alignment with Emirati identity and values The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office announced that Google Gemini has ranked first in the “AI in the Ring” Index, the world’s first benchmark designed to evaluate how effectively AI language models reflect Emirati culture, dialects, traditions, and national values through a challenge centered on cultural intelligence within the UAE context. Gemini earned the top ranking following a review of over 400 questions acros...
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Mastercard unveils new perks under “The Mastercard Collection” across Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, delivering elevated cardholder experiences 
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Mastercard unveils new perks under “The Mastercard Collection” across Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, delivering elevated cardholder experiences 

o The new suite of enhanced global dining, entertainment and travel benefits has been designed for cardholders of Mastercard’s World, World Elite and the newly created World Legend portfolios Mastercard has launched The Mastercard Collection, a new suite of enhanced global dining, entertainment and travel benefits, in the EasternEurope, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region. The elevated benefits have been specially curated for cardholders of the World, World Elite and the newly introduced World Legend and World Legend Exclusive Mastercards - the company’s most premium credit card tier yet. ​ Complementing issuing banks’ own benefits and rewards programs,&...
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Swift’s Blockchain Gamble. Can the World’s Banking Backbone Reinvent Itself?
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Swift’s Blockchain Gamble. Can the World’s Banking Backbone Reinvent Itself?

By: Chris Maurice, CEO and co-founder of Yellow Card For years, industry headlines have circled around the same narrative: blockchain will kill Swift. The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, founded in the 1970s, has been the invisible layer behind trillions of dollars in global payments. Yet its very design - slow, costly, and dependent on intermediaries - has made it an easy target for critics and innovators alike.So the idea that Swift is finally exploring blockchain use cases shouldn’t come as a shock. In fact, it was always inevitable. The irony is that recreating Swift’s model on-chain is almost laughably simple: slow transactions down by three days, charge $50 per transfer, and call it innovation. In that sense, blockchain doesn’t just challenge Swift;...
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Google Launches AI Skilling Blueprint as Part of Broader Africa-Focused AI Initiatives 
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Google Launches AI Skilling Blueprint as Part of Broader Africa-Focused AI Initiatives 

Google has launched its AI Skilling Blueprint for Africa, a comprehensive policy roadmap designed to help governments build a future-proof workforce. The launch is the centerpiece of a broader set of Africa-focused AI initiatives announced today to accelerate innovation and close the continent's critical skills gap. The announcements come as Africa stands at a pivotal moment. The continent, home to the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population, shows immense potential for AI-driven economic growth. However, new research highlights a significant challenge: while optimism for AI is exceptionally high, reaching 95% in Nigeria and 76% in South Africa, 55% of firms across the continent report needing AI talent more than financing. Closing this skills gap is key to unlocking Africa’s op...
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