PawaPay landed a payment service provider licence from Mozambique’s central bank, clearing the way to sign up local businesses and process payments under direct regulatory oversight.
M-KOPA has signed up ten million customers and pushed revenue up 45 percent to $600 million in 2025, growing its pay-as-you-go model from solar into smartphones, digital loans, and electric mobility across Africa.
Vodacom is putting more than ZAR 500 million into Western Cape network upgrades, pushing 5G expansion, stronger backup power, and cheaper digital access for communities that have been left out.
Ke Nako Capital has deepened its role in South Africa’s digital infrastructure, co-investing in Vox, Frogfoot, and Hypa in a R14.4 billion deal. The move shows how private equity in the country is growing up.
Nomcebo Zuma, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, has been named the royal fiancée of Eswatini's King Mswati III after a traditional ceremony that drew thousands to the Ludzidzini Royal Village.
Vodacom South Africa and SmartOps Fleet are rolling out a plan to put up to 55,000 vehicles—mostly electric—on e-hailing platforms, opening the door for 110,000 new driver slots.
Zambia is moving to restrict the use of the US dollar in domestic transactions, signalling a decisive shift towards local currency and echoing BRICS-led de-dollarisation trends.
South Africa and Namibia have signed seven new agreements aimed at boosting trade, investment, and industrial growth. The move signals a stronger push for regional economic ties.
