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Old Mutual Partners Paystack to Boost Digital Payments in East Africa Old Mutual Group has announced a strategic partnership with leading payment technology company Paystack, marking a significant step in its ongoing digital transformation journey across East Africa. The collaboration is aimed at simplifying digital payments across Old Mutual’s insurance and investment platforms, reducing transaction friction while delivering faster, more reliable, and customer-friendly digital experiences. As financial services across Africa continue to shift rapidly toward digital-first models, seamless payments have become a critical part of customer satisfaction. Old Mutual’s decision to integrate Paystack’s payment infrastructure reflects a growing recognition that payment friction remains one of the biggest barriers to adoption, conversion, and long-term customer loyalty in digital financial services. Through this partnership, Old Mutual customers will now be able to complete insurance and inves...

Google for startup Accelerator Africa  Google Marks a Decade of Supporting African Startups with AI-Focused Accelerator Program   Google has opened applications for the 10th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa. This marks nearly ten years of investment in the continent’s rapidly growing technology ecosystem. This edition has a clear shift toward being "AI First." The 2026 cohort is for growth-stage African startups that use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to tackle real-world challenges in important sectors such as healthcare, climate change, agriculture, education, financial inclusion, and public services.  Applications are open now and will close on March 18, 2026, with the program starting in April 2026. Why This 10th Cohort Matters   The 10th edition of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is more than just another group of startups; it marks a strategic milestone for both Google and Africa’s innovation lan...