Tpay becomes Egypt’s approved provider for mobile-based government payments
19 December 2025
Egyptian fintech firm Tpay has secured approval from the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) to operate as the country’s official Direct Operator Billing (DCB) provider for government-related transactions.
The agreement, signed by Tpay CEO Ahmed Nabil and NTRA President Mohamed Shamroukh, grants Tpay the authority to enable citizens to pay for various government services — such as electricity bills, traffic fines, and civil registration fees — using their mobile phone balance or monthly mobile bill. This initiative aims to streamline payments for public services by removing the need for bank cards or in-person visits, making transactions more accessible and convenient.
Find out more Mukuru and WIFE to empower female farmers in Zimbabwe
12 December 2025
Mukuru has joined forces with Women in Farming and Entrepreneurship (WIFE) to promote financial inclusion and support agri-preneurship among Zimbabwe’s rural women.
The partnership is centred on advancing agroecological sunflower farming as a means to empower smallholder farmers, providing them with access to finance, agricultural training, and market linkages to strengthen their livelihoods.
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Malawi to connect 2,000 rural schools
12 December 2025
The Malawian government has announced a major plan to link 2,000 rural secondary schools to the internet through the “Connect A School” project, spearheaded by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA).
The initiative was unveiled by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Shadric Namalomba, during a visit to the ICT laboratory at the Community Day Secondary School in Phalula, Balaka. Minister Namalomba highlighted the government’s dedication to embedding the project within Malawi’s broader national development strategy, Malawi 2063, which prioritises information technology skills as a vital component for progress. Participating schools will receive computer labs and internet connectivity, marking a significant step toward digital inclusion in the country.
Find out more Kenyan government sets conditions on Vodacom’s increased stake in Safaricom
10 December 2025
The Kenyan government has reportedly stipulated specific conditions on the sale of a 15% stake in Safaricom to South Africa-based Vodacom Group, aiming to ensure the telecom giant maintains its Kenyan roots.
Last week, Vodacom announced an agreement to increase its ownership in Safaricom from 35% to 55%, acquiring a 15% stake from the Kenyan government and an additional 5% from Vodafone. The total transaction is valued at approximately $2.1 billion (R36 billion). Once finalised, the Kenyan government will still retain a 20% stake in Safaricom.
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