Airtel Money Growth Signals Africa’s Telecoms Are Becoming Banks
The latest financial results from Airtel Africa highlight a major transformation quietly reshaping Africa’s financial system: telecom operators are increasingly ...
The latest financial results from Airtel Africa highlight a major transformation quietly reshaping Africa’s financial system: telecom operators are increasingly ...
Airtel Africa is rapidly deepening its position in Africa’s fintech ecosystem, with its mobile money platform, Airtel Money, surpassing 54 ...
Airtel Africa has reported a solid performance for the half year ended September 30, 2025, underscoring the telecommunications group’s sustained ...
This strategic move addresses the unique financial landscape of the region, where a significant portion of the population still remains ...
What used to be a near-total lock on the market is now slipping through M-PESA’s fingers
Airtel Africa has released its results for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. From the report available to Techeconomy, ...
Instant payments have rapidly become the bedrock of Africa’s evolving financial landscape, bridging gaps in financial inclusion and catalysing economic ...
A quiet revolution is taking root in global digital finance, and it’s not coming from banks or legacy platforms. It’s ...
Even more concerning, Nigeria ended 2024 with 164.9 million active telecom subscribers—down from 224.7 million the year before
Airtel Africa Plc, has released its results for year ended 31 March 2024, with mobile money subscriber growth of 20.7% ...

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Africa’s innovation ecosystem is evolving, but where will the funding for the next generation of startups come from?
In this edition of the Techeconomy Business Series (TBS) May 2026, industry experts explore how local capital, venture debt, and smarter investment structures are redefining startup growth and innovation across Africa.
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✔️ Sustainable investment strategies for African startups
✔️ Opportunities and challenges in the African tech ecosystem
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