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MTN claims to be the first African operator to successfully complete a live field test of Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell service in Africa.
The network provides a critical lifeline for humanitarian organisations and displaced communities, supporting essential services including online learning, digital skills training, and community connectivity centres.
Absa Global Pay supports instant settlement in 18 countries, with the UK, Kenya, India, Malawi, Pakistan, and Zimbabwe among the first to benefit.
The fintech intends to launch the card for the general public in mid-April, beginning with South Africa and the US, followed by a phased rollout across key African markets such as Nigeria and Kenya.
The company said the solution is the first African-ready, autonomous network designed to self-optimise mobile Radio Access Networks and built specifically for the unique complexities of Africa's connectivity landscape.
The National Bank of Ethiopia has warned against the increasing usage of the Birr in peer-to-peer transactions on various trading platforms.
The alliance now provides critical telecommunication services to more than 5.8 million people.
The country believes partnerships that leverage technologies such as satellite broadband will be instrumental in addressing the connectivity gap.
The company noted that this move widens its regional reach to meet the growing digital demands of local businesses and governments.
The 10 Billion Initiative intends to accelerate ethical AI adoption and inclusive digital economic growth in Africa.
New regulations have become essential as a result of the country's increasing use of digital assets for remittances and as a hedge against the Ghanaian cedi's volatility.
The initiative promotes digital inclusion by expanding broadband access to underserved and remote communities, said the companies.
