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Big update in South Africa’s payments space! First National Bank (FNB) and Mastercard have rolled out Globba™, a new cross-border payments solution that allows South Africans to send money to 120+ countries with speed, transparency and lower costs. 🔗 Read full story:

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Airtel Money and @ComvivaTech are teaming up to launch a next-generation, cloud-native mobile money platform, aiming for faster, scalable digital payments across emerging markets. 🔗 Read the full story: https://t.co/0g2TpjBv2x 💬 What feature would you want most from a mobile

🌍 @AlibabaGroup has launched its African Operations Headquarters in Durban, South Africa, marking a major step in its continental strategy. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/HBEs0xRWgT 💬 What impact do you think this headquarters will have on African e-commerce and cross-border

📱 After 17 years, @Vodacom has finally settled its “Please Call Me” dispute with former employee Nkosana Makate, ending one of South Africa’s longest tech legal battles. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/14JkSAqEGV #Vodacom #PleaseCallMe #TechNews #InnovationAfrica #Telecoms

The market said “missed earnings.” I heard “discounts.”

The @fedcivilservice of Nigeria is going paperless with the launch of a major digital platform, moving from manual processes to streamlined, digital workflows across public service. 🔍 🔗 Read the full story: https://t.co/kEZNdGmXFE 💬 How will this shift impact service

💳 @Unaitas SACCO has teamed up with @IPSL_Kenya to offer members instant 24/7 transfers , boosting access and convenience for over 400,000 users. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/3DveyLQTNZ #FintechKenya #PesaLink #DigitalBanking #FinancialInclusion #SACCO

Techpression caught up with Dr. Akintunde Johnson Bada, the 2nd Country Manager, Paramount Africa, for a quick stand-up interview where he shared powerful insights on the future of fintech in Nigeria. He answered key questions, including how fintech brands can use digital media

Fans as investors. Songs as assets. Hear what @OBAKSOLO have to say What is your view on this shift? Full conversation drops Thursday, Nov 13th. Follow us. #Afrobeats #MusicBusiness #MusicTech #CreatorEconomy #FutureOfMusic #NaijaMusic #TrendingNow

🚀 @Equinix is opening a $22M LG3 data centre in Lagos, boosting local businesses with faster, more secure cloud and network connections. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/k56lz4wb4u 💬 Will this new hub change Nigeria’s tech landscape? #Equinix #DataCentre #Lagos #AfricaTech

🎉 Big leadership change at @orange_mg ! Aminata Ndiaye Niang, @Aminata2N has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November 2025. She brings strong experience in digital transformation, innovation, and financial inclusion, previously serving in senior roles

🎬 Exciting upgrade alert: @Google is bringing its Gemini AI features to Google TV streamers, meaning smarter search, better recommendations, and voice control that understands you more naturally. Dive into the next-gen streaming experience. 🔗 Read full story:

✨ Meet the Huawei Mate 70 Air ,super thin, super light, and still packing a long-lasting battery ,@HuaweiMobile ,Style meets power in one sleek device. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/aO012xTyIP 💬 Would you pick a thinner phone if the battery still lasts all day? #HuaweiMate70Air

🇳🇬 Nigeria is updating its digital trade and intellectual property systems to better protect creators, boost digital exports, and align with AfCFTA standards. A key move to strengthen the digital economy and support innovators. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/6Tepmgs724 💬 Do you

🚀 Revolut names @YacineFaqir to lead its Morocco operations, signaling a big push into North Africa’s digital finance scene. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/jJtjgk9Nq0 💬 Could local leadership be the key to fintech success in Africa? Comment below! #FinTechAfrica #Revolut

📢 Big move in Nigeria’s digital economy! The Nigerian Communications Commission (@NgComCommission ) is launching its first‑ever Digital Economy Awareness & Sensitisation Forum on Nov 13 under the theme “Leaving No One Behind: Digital Assets, Equity, & Empowerment.”

🌍 📈 Big milestone alert for @SafaricomET Their customer base just hit 11.1 million, with M‑Pesa surging to around 3.4 million users in the country! 🚀 🔍 Why this matters: •Strong signal that mobile & digital services are taking hold fast in Ethiopia’s market. •Opens up

Starknet represents a future where Ethereum can scale without breaking. If the ZK rollup narrative continues → this space gets very interesting. What’s your take on $STRK? Bullish, bearish, or watching? 👇 For more crypto breakdowns & trend alerts… 👉 Follow us

So why is $STRK trending today? A few key triggers 👇 • Major developer growth on Starknet • More apps launching (DeFi, gaming, payments) • Renewed conversation around ZK rollup dominance • Increased trading volume & community activity In short: Momentum + narrative.

What makes $STRK different? •Uses Cairo, a custom programming language designed for scaling •Built with STARK proofs (transparent + quantum-resistant) •Designed for high-throughput apps, gaming, DeFi, identity, etc. This is tech for mass adoption, not just speculation.

Why are people making noise? Because the crypto space is moving toward ZK rollups as the future of scaling. And Starknet is one of the most advanced in this category. This is not “just another chain.” It’s tech backed by years of research + EVM-level innovation.