Isaac Timira

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Ghana is strengthening digital governance through a new partnership focused on AI-assisted policy analysis, digital trade and regulatory coordination.

A step toward a stronger digital economy.

Read more: https://t.co/7sZA6Gq0tT

#BusinessVerge #Ghana #AfricaTech

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Ethio Telecom and ZTE are upgrading Ethiopia’s digital infrastructure, with 879 sites completed and 4G coverage reaching 92%.

The next phase will expand rural connectivity and network capacity.
Read: https://t.co/61pMJt9EPt

#BusinessVerge #Ethiopia #AfricaTech #DigitalInclusion

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Meta wants to make personal AI superintelligence free for everyone, covering careers, business, finance and education.

But can we trust AI with this much of our lives?

Read More: https://t.co/gzFTPQwLrO

#BusinessVerge #AI #TechNews #ArtificialIntelligence

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@Routelink is moving from payments into banking.
The tech group has secured a CBN licence for Routelink Microfinance Bank, marking its entry into Nigeria’s regulated banking sector.
Readmore: https://t.co/x01XC0DT8H
#BusinessVerge #Routelink #Fintech #Banking #Nigeria #AfricaTech

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Africa’s business had a busy week.

From major deals and startup funding to cybersecurity and digital infrastructure here are the key stories you need to know.

Watch the weekly roundup and tell us which story caught your attention.

#BusinessVerge #AfricaBusiness #AfricaTech

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@Routelink is moving into banking.

The tech group has secured a @CBN licence for Routelink Microfinance Bank, expanding its presence in Nigeria’s financial services sector.

Read more: https://t.co/8rMtkvHVrc #BusinessVerge #Routelink #Fintech #Nigeria

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@Liberia is digitising telecom licensing.

The LTA is developing an online platform for licence applications and renewals, making regulatory services more accessible and efficient.

Read More:https://t.co/4mQJiueuPM

#Liberia #Telecommunications #DigitalTransformation

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@SmartZambi84997 and ITU have equipped a youth centre in Kalomo with ICT tools to boost digital skills.

The centre will help young people, especially women, gain access to technology and digital training.

https://t.co/zwtiWiuFb6

#BusinessVerge #Zambia #DigitalInclusion

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South Africa’s unemployment rate has risen to 33.6%, with 8.5 million people now unemployed.

The crisis highlights the urgent need for stronger economic growth and sustainable job creation.

Read more: https://t.co/2WrhBIVCcI

#BusinessVerge #SouthAfrica #Unemployment

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@Google has selected six Nigerian news creators for its Emerging News Voices Growth Lab, focusing on AI, audience growth, video, verification and monetisation.

The creator economy is becoming a media economy.

Read more: https://t.co/BEUb60FDS0

#CreatorEconomy #AfricanMedia

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Series A is one of the most important stages in a startup’s funding journey.

But what does it actually mean?

Here’s a quick breakdown.

#BusinessExplained #BusinessVerge #Startups #StartupFunding #SeriesA #AfricaTech

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African startups raised $102M in July, an 80% drop from June.
The bigger shift? 74% came as debt, while only 25% was equity.
Investors are still funding African startups, but their approach is changing.
Temporary slowdown or new reality?
#BusinessVerge #AfricanStartups

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The NCC has directed telecom operators to create dedicated cybersecurity budgets, appoint Chief Information Security Officers, and strengthen subscriber data protection.

More: https://t.co/JAUOMr7pkC
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#BusinessVerge #NCC #Cybersecurity #telecom #DataProtection #CyberResilience

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Cross-border payments just got simpler.

CLEA launches Vendor Payments, helping African businesses pay international suppliers from one platform.

Read More: https://t.co/XC7w4EXlTm

#BusinessVerge #Fintech #CrossBorderPayments #AfricaTech

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Nigeria is pushing for a more inclusive internet.

The NCC is advancing Universal Acceptance to ensure domain names and email addresses work seamlessly across digital platforms.

Read more: https://t.co/gWp7cQqtee
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#NCC #DigitalInclusion #TechAfrica #InternetGovernance

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Kenya is betting on locally assembled smartphones to drive digital inclusion, create jobs, and strengthen its tech ecosystem.

🔗Read more: https://t.co/pHXOljr5xf⁠

#BusinessVerge #DigitalInclusion #Kenya #TechAfrica #Innovation #Manufacturing

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UNILAG students!

Think your ideas can shape Nigeria's business future? Enter the Business Verge 2026 Essay Competition for a chance to win up to ₦150,000.

Register: https://t.co/gcRsZ1AaEP

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Nigeria is tightening its data governance framework

The FG has introduced stricter data protection requirements across MDAs to strengthen privacy, accountability and digital trust.

Read more:https://t.co/LkbEihjue0
#Nigeria #DataProtection #CyberSecurity #GovTech #BusinessVerge

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A $6.2B telecom deal is moving forward.

@MTNNG has secured shareholder approval for its proposed acquisition of IHS Holding, advancing its Ambition 2030 strategy.

🔗https://t.co/GNuu4vCmGS

#MTN #Telecommunications #DigitalInfrastructure #AfricaTech #businessverge

[Isaac Timira @timiradora]

@businessvergeng @moment Interesting development. As Africa's digital economy grows, seamless payment infrastructure will become even more critical.