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    Kenya's Safaricom MPESA Fintech 2.0 upgrade, Ndegwa hails

    Safaricom completed the largest M-PESA system enhancement since 2015 during the service's eighteenth year of operation. The telecommunications company launched Fintech 2.0 as its next-generation core platform for financial technology services. This advanced infrastructure strengthens system...
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    Senegal fast-tracks data exchange, COCOOR gives green light

    Senegal advances its government data sharing system through recent stakeholder evaluations at a COCOOR committee session. Officials validated the project roadmap after launching the initiative on April 22, 2025. The platform facilitates secure information exchange between government ministries...
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    Egypt's IDB, Raya IT ink £1.13b deal for fintech push

    The Industrial Development Bank established a £1.13 billion credit facilitation partnership with Raya IT from Raya Holding Group. This financial arrangement targets Egypt's digital transformation acceleration through enhanced banking sector technology infrastructure. The collaboration emphasizes...
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    Kenya braced as Safaricom MPESA goes offline on Monday

    Safaricom PLC will conduct a planned maintenance operation on its M-PESA financial platform during early morning hours on Monday, September 22nd, 2025. The telecommunications company scheduled the upgrade window between 12:30 AM and 3:30 AM to reduce customer impact. Service interruptions will...
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    Morocco's DONE bags $2.1m seed for a super app

    Moroccan technology company DONE raised 2.1 million dollars through seed investment from domestic financiers and private backers. The startup develops the nation's inaugural super application platform since its establishment in 2024. Local investors demonstrated confidence in Morocco's capacity...
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    Johannesburg Kaspersky's Maher Yamout warns SA cyber spike

    Kaspersky cybersecurity experts documented alarming attack statistics across Sub-Saharan Africa during early 2025. The region experienced 42.4 million web-based threats and 95.6 million device infections within six months. Spyware incidents more than doubled while password theft attempts jumped...
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    Sindbad Tech nets SAR18m in Saudi, Alkhabeer at Money20-20

    Alkhabeer Capital spearheaded a SAR18 million seed investment round for Saudi fintech firm Sindbad Tech during Money20/20 Middle East. The $4.8 million funding enables the company to expand its financial technology offerings and create advanced systems that improve transaction speed. Sindbad...
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    Zambia rolls out GSD Digital Store in Lusaka, Kabuswe cheers

    Zambia established its inaugural digital repository for geological information at a ceremony held at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka. The Smart Zambia Institute's Acting National Coordinator, Kasali Musenge, emphasized the importance of local data management and national digital sovereignty...
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    UAE, Beeah, and MOCCAE debut Tahweel, first waste exchange

    The United Arab Emirates established its inaugural national waste exchange marketplace through a collaboration between Beeah Group and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi attended the platform launch ceremony as the nation's Climate Change...
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    Dhaka police shuffle, Abul Kalam Azad stays at PBI

    Bangladesh authorities reorganized senior law enforcement leadership through fresh appointments across multiple districts. The Home Affairs Ministry published official transfer orders on Sunday that affected Superintendents of Police and other high-ranking security officials. Md Abul Kalam Azad...
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    BGB, RAB rescue 100 in Teknaf, Kamrul Hasan confirms

    Security forces from Border Guard Bangladesh and Rapid Action Battalion executed a combined mission Sunday across mountainous terrain near Teknaf upazila within Cox's Bazar district. The enforcement teams freed over one hundred individuals targeted for human trafficking while apprehending three...
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    Bangladesh BSC seals two bulk ships, Sakhawat Hussain hails

    Bangladesh Shipping Corporation achieved a significant breakthrough by financing two modern bulk carriers independently. Shipping Adviser Brigadier General Dr M Sakhawat Hussain announced this development during a contract signing event with Hellenic Dry Bulk Ventures LLC at a city hotel. The...
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    Mallorca holds Atletico as Alvarez misses, Muriqi strikes

    Atletico Madrid secured just one point against Mallorca during Sunday's La Liga encounter, extending their disappointing campaign start. Julian Alvarez failed to convert from the penalty spot while his team battled against determined opposition. Alexander Sorloth received his marching orders...
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    Patuakhali rout Jhalokati, Satkhira smash Bhola 4-1

    Districts across Bangladesh competed fiercely during National Championship 2025 matches on Sunday. Home teams Satkhira demolished Bhola with a decisive 4-1 result. Md Saiful Islam received recognition as the outstanding performer for his exceptional contribution. Patuakhali delivered an equally...
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    Dhaka powwow eyes MoU as Nabil Nisar pushes Pak Bangla trade

    Representatives from the Pakistan-Bangladesh Business Council visited Export Promotion Bureau officials on Sunday. Chairperson Nabil Abid Nisar led the delegation during talks with Vice Chairman Mohammad Hasan Arif at the board room. The groups explored methods to expand commercial relationships...
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    Verstappen cruises in Baku as Piastri ruins McLaren bid

    Max Verstappen secured victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after leading from start to finish on Sunday. Championship leader Oscar Piastri suffered a first-lap crash that ended his remarkable 34-race scoring streak. Lando Norris managed only seventh place, which reduced the title gap by six...
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    Rifat Kazi's hat trick fires Bangladesh past Sri Lanka 4-0

    Bangladesh under-17 footballers dominated Sri Lanka with a 4-0 victory at Racecourse Ground on Sunday. The triumph marked their second decisive win during the SAFF U-17 Championship tournament. This result secured Group A leadership and guaranteed semifinal qualification for the young squad. Md...
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    Modi tells India to ditch McDonald's, Pepsi Apple for desi goods

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation Sunday, urging citizens to abandon foreign-manufactured goods in favor of domestically produced alternatives. This call follows President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 50 percent tariff on imports from India. Modi promoted the Swadeshi...
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    Shehbaz meets Trump at the UN in New York with Muslim bloc leaders

    Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif plans to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly session beginning September 22, 2025. The Foreign Office announced his participation in a special gathering of Islamic leaders with President Donald Trump during the New York meetings. Deputy Prime...
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    Cash rocket undone by Isidor as Sunderland stalls Villa

    Aston Villa broke their Premier League scoring drought against Sunderland but managed only a 1-1 draw despite facing ten men for most of the match. Matty Cash fired a 25-meter strike that deflected off goalkeeper Robin Roefs for the opening goal in the 67th minute. Sunderland had played...
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