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Author Sokhu Sibiya Africa’s payments landscape is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation — and global brands are starting to take notice. Uber’s decision to drop card giant Visa in Kenya is more than a tactical shift; it reflects a deeper realignment toward mobile-first, locally rooted financial ecosystems. In this ....
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In Tanga City, rapid urbanization has left many young people struggling to find economic opportunity, safe spaces to gather, and a voice in shaping their city’s future. TangaYetu, part of Fondation Botnar’s OurCity initiative, takes a different approach. Rather than treating these challenges separately, the project reimagines public spaces as entry points for transformation, places […]
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See the Kick Out Polio website for the participating athletes, campaign content, details on the #KickOutPolio challenge, and polio educational material. Q: Why is the Africa Cup of Nations such a powerful moment to relaunch the push for polio eradication across the continent? A: AFCON is one of the most watched and celebrated events in […]
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This story is written and edited by Global South World In this episode of Global South Conversations, we spoke with Dr Precious Simba, a Zimbabwean lecturer at Stellenbosch University, about her new study on the marginalisation of African academics in South Africa. The research conducted across 26 public universities discovered some striking incidents of discrimination […]
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Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman says cuts in health funding are driving a preventable rise in child deaths and calls for renewed global investment alongside stronger African leadership. In an in-depth conversation with Teresa Clarke, Executive Editor at Africa.com, Mark Suzman, CEO of the Gates Foundation, issued a clear warning that global health is entering […]
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“We have the science, we have the technology—now we need the political will and investment to match.” Dr. Ru-fong Joanne Cheng, Director of Women’s Health Innovations, Gates Foundation The Gates Foundation on Monday announced a $2.5 billion commitment through 2030 to advance a wide range of innovations aimed at improving women’s health spanning new medicines […]
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On June 9, 2024, the Lagos State government declared a cholera outbreak after recording over 300 suspected cases and 15 deaths. Two weeks later, on June 24, the federal government activated the Multi-Sectoral Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in response to a surge in cases. By this time, Nigeria had recorded 1,528 suspected cases and 53 […]
...“No idea is ever too small to start something big. Nothing is impossible; it’s just a matter of hard work and identifying the right opportunities.” Owning a business can be challenging, but once a business firmly establishes itself, entrepreneurship becomes rewarding. I had an opportunity to chat with Eloïne Barry, a multi-skilled, multilingual communications and […]
...Gaurang Shah, Mastercard’s Lead for Digital Payments and Innovation Labs in the Middle East and Africa, talks with Africa.com News from the Mobile World Congress: Mastercard is highlighting the significance of Masterpass QR, their mobile-driven Person-to-Merchant payment solution and the contribution already made in the Middle East and Africa. Mastercard has long seen the benefits […]
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Ecobank partnering with Mastercard to roll-out Masterpass QR across 33 countries The partnership will shift Africa to a instant and secure digital payment solution The Ecobank Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard to roll-out Masterpass QR, a mobile payment solution, across 33 African countries. This new agreement will give Ecobank the […]
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