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Moniepoint is shutting down MonieWorld, its UK-based remittance service, about 14 months after launch as the Nigerian fi...
26/08/2026

Moniepoint is shutting down MonieWorld, its UK-based remittance service, about 14 months after launch as the Nigerian fintech redirects capital, technology and operational resources toward its core African markets.

The company said the decision follows a review of its portfolio and long-term priorities, with its focus now shifting toward opportunities in markets such as Nigeria and Kenya.

Read the full story: https://villpress.com/moniepoint-shuts-down-monieworld-uk-remittance/

UAE payments platform Shukria and Mastercard are expanding digital payment tools for businesses, helping merchants accep...
24/08/2026

UAE payments platform Shukria and Mastercard are expanding digital payment tools for businesses, helping merchants accept card, QR, POS and SoftPOS payments while enabling faster, automated payouts. Shukria has also added support for Jaywan, the UAE’s national card scheme, broadening payment options for merchants.

Mastercard is meanwhile expanding commercial and virtual card solutions with UAE banks, giving businesses greater control over spending, cash flow and transactions.

Get the full details—https://villpress.com/shukria-and-mastercard-advance-business/

MoMo from MTN South Sudan is expanding digital finance training for entrepreneurs and agents, focusing on financial lite...
24/08/2026

MoMo from MTN South Sudan is expanding digital finance training for entrepreneurs and agents, focusing on financial literacy, business management, digital payments and customer service.

Through initiatives including the “Growing Your Business” programme with the IFC and nationwide agent forums, participants are gaining practical skills to manage businesses, improve services and increase digital payment adoption.

The efforts aim to reduce reliance on cash, strengthen financial inclusion and help more South Sudanese entrepreneurs participate in the growing digital economy.

Get the full report— https://villpress.com/mtn-momo-advances-digital-finance-skills/

Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding digital infrastructure ...
24/08/2026

Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding digital infrastructure through continued partnership with TTCL Corporation , following talks with the corporation’s leadership.

The collaboration will focus on expanding reliable telecommunications services across Unguja and Pemba, reducing the digital divide and supporting access to digital services. TTCL is also advancing fibre and broadband expansion as part of its nationwide connectivity plans.

President Mwinyi said stronger digital infrastructure is critical to governance, economic growth and Zanzibar’s Blue Economy, supporting sectors including tourism, trade, education and healthcare.

Get the full story—https://villpress.com/zanzibar-president-mwinyi-reaffirms-partnership/

Airtel Tanzania Fursa Lab, operated with the Dar Teknohama Business Incubator, is expanding access to practical digital ...
24/08/2026

Airtel Tanzania Fursa Lab, operated with the Dar Teknohama Business Incubator, is expanding access to practical digital skills through free training in coding, robotics, design, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies.

Based at Kijitonyama Secondary School in Dar es Salaam, the lab has reached more than 4,000 beneficiaries since 2017, including students, teachers, entrepreneurs and young women. Learners also gain hands-on experience developing solutions such as smart irrigation systems and solar-powered projects.

The initiative aims to close Tanzania’s digital skills gap by giving young people access to computers, internet connectivity, mentorship and practical training.

Get the full report—https://villpress.com/airtel-fursa-lab-continues-to-boost-student/

President William Ruto has appointed Dr Martin Koyabe as Non-Executive Chairperson of Kenya’s National Cybersecurity Age...
24/08/2026

President William Ruto has appointed Dr Martin Koyabe as Non-Executive Chairperson of Kenya’s National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA), with the three-year appointment taking effect immediately.

Koyabe, a UK-based cybersecurity specialist, has led cyber-capacity-building programmes across Africa and holds expertise in cybersecurity and telecommunications. His appointment comes as Kenya moves to operationalise the newly established agency.

Click to read more— https://villpress.com/kenya-appoints-martin-koyabe-as-inaugural-chair/

Angola’s leading mobile operator, Unitel, has fully restored its core mobile services after a targeted cyberattack on Ju...
22/08/2026

Angola’s leading mobile operator, Unitel, has fully restored its core mobile services after a targeted cyberattack on July 28 disrupted voice, messaging, mobile data and internet services for more than 21 million subscribers.

The company confirmed that services were fully restored on August 5, following a phased recovery that began the next day. The attack occurred less than 24 hours before UNITEL’s IPO, which proceeded as scheduled and raised about $321–329 million for a 15% stake.

UNITEL is continuing system monitoring and optimisation while working with authorities and cybersecurity partners to investigate the attack. The operator has not disclosed the method or perpetrators as investigations continue.

Get the full report here👉— https://villpress.com/unitel-restores-core-mobile-services/

RSwitch, the National Bank of Rwanda and the Ministry of ICT and Innovation have stepped up public awareness efforts on ...
22/08/2026

RSwitch, the National Bank of Rwanda and the Ministry of ICT and Innovation have stepped up public awareness efforts on eKash, Rwanda’s national instant payment platform, with a recent campaign in Kigali’s Nyabugogo commercial area.

Since its full rollout in July 2026, eKash has enabled instant, interoperable transfers between bank accounts and mobile wallets at low, flat costs. The platform supports account-to-account, account-to-wallet and wallet-to-wallet payments, helping simplify digital transactions.

The campaign aims to boost public confidence and adoption while advancing Rwanda’s cashless economy and financial inclusion goals.

Could eKash become a major driver of everyday digital payments in Rwanda?

Click to read more👉— https://villpress.com/rswitch-takes-digital-finance-campaign/

Kenya and South Korea’s Export-Import Bank (KEXIM) have advanced talks on the proposed 160-acre Digital Media City at Ko...
22/08/2026

Kenya and South Korea’s Export-Import Bank (KEXIM) have advanced talks on the proposed 160-acre Digital Media City at Konza Technopolis, following a recent due diligence mission. The project is backed by a financing agreement of about $284 million and is expected to anchor Phase Two of Konza’s development.

The hub will feature multimedia academies, post-production facilities and digital innovation spaces, while discussions are also exploring AI data centres and other strategic digital infrastructure.

Full details here👉— https://villpress.com/kenya-and-kexim-advance-talks-on-digital-media/

NITDA and the Budget Office of the Federation have inaugurated a Joint Technical Committee on the National Sovereign Clo...
21/08/2026

NITDA and the Budget Office of the Federation have inaugurated a Joint Technical Committee on the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (JTC-NSCI) to address financing, procurement, infrastructure investment and implementation.

The committee, co-chaired by Tanimu Yakubu and Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, will examine government cloud spending, investment mobilisation and the long-term cost of domestic cloud infrastructure. The move shifts Nigeria’s sovereign cloud agenda from policy development toward practical ex*****on and sustainable funding.

Under Nigeria’s National Cloud Policy 2025, federal institutions are expected to adopt a Cloud First approach, with a 75% cloud-adoption target by 2030.
Can the new committee turn Nigeria’s sovereign cloud ambitions into scalable, locally hosted infrastructure?

Read the full story👉 — https://villpress.com/nitda-budget-office-sovereign-cloud-committee/

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