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Mobile money is transforming how Africa banks – one phone at a time.
For millions in regions with limited banking access, mobile phones now deliver vital services: money transfers, bill payments, savings, and loans. The impact? A seismic shift toward secure, accessible financial inclusion.
MTN has started the transformation of its fintech operations
MTN has started the transformation of its fintech operations across Africa, spinning off its Mobile Money (MoMo) business into standalone entities to comply with local regulations, attract investment, and accelerate growth.
The Rise of Small Language Models (SLMs)
The AI landscape is evolving. While the spotlight has been on massive, all-purpose models, a new and powerful shift is underway with Small Language Models (SLMs). These compact, specialized systems are the future of enterprise AI—delivering precision, efficiency, and security that large models can’t match. Discover why a strategic focus on SLMs could be your company’s next competitive advantage.
Horn of Africa Initiative Ministerial Meeting
The recent Horn of Africa Initiative Ministerial Meeting underscores how regional integration, policy reform, and youth-centred tech education are now central to sustainable development.
MTN has bold vision to harness the power of artificial intelligence to shape Africa’s digital future.
Through its ambitious transformation programme, MTN Genova, the Group is not only investing in cutting-edge technology but doing so with a deep commitment to responsible innovation and local relevance.
A wake-up call for digital banking: more features are not an answer.
In the world’s most advanced economies, the digital banking revolution has stalled—not from lack of adoption, but from lack of ambition.
Digital Experience Monitoring: A Game Changer in Fintech Visibility
Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) is transforming fintech by enabling real-time tracking, proactive issue detection, and seamless customer experiences—critical in a high-stakes, regulated industry. It offers a level of visibility that traditional monitoring tools cannot match.
The AI-trust dilemma
🤖 People still trust people more than machines—and that’s a real challenge for avid AI supporters.Okta’s latest Customer Identity Trends report highlights something important: while agentic AI is improving fast, human trust is falling behind.🔹 70% of users say they...
Can Your Systems Keep Up with Customer Expectations?
Africa’s banking and fintech revolution demands more from digital transformation—it requires ‘real-time adaptation at the speed of relevance’.
Traditional business intelligence (BI) systems, which rely on historical data, will no longer suffice.
MTN MoMo: Redefining Africa’s FinTech Future
From its roots as a telco subsidiary to becoming a standalone FinTech powerhouse, MoMo from MTN is driving financial inclusion across Africa—empowering 50M+ active users with loans, savings, insurance, and seamless payments.In this exclusive...