Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi

@Mastercard will acquire the #stablecoin infrastructure startup @BVNKFinance for as much as $1.8B, four months after negotiations between BVNK & @coinbase Global for a roughly $2 billion deal fell apart. #blockchain innovation-village.com/mastercard-to-…

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Benjamin Sesko makes an impact off the bench once again 👊 His ninth Premier League goal of the season puts @ManUtd 3-1 up against Aston Villa

“It takes a lot of hard work to make something simple.” —Steve Jobs

Regulation remains one of fintech’s biggest hurdles. Digital banking platform @Revolut has secured a full UK banking license after years of regulatory scrutiny. The milestone highlights how regulatory approval continues to shape the future of digital banking globally. Will clearer regulations accelerate fintech innovation worldwide? Read more: innovation-village.com/revolut-secure… #InnovationVillage #AfricaTech #Fintech #DigitalBanking #GlobalFinance

Meet the latest Xiaomi ecosystem lineup — Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi Watch 5, and Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro, connected to bring new possibilities to everyday life.

Nvidia will invest $2 billion in Nebius as part of a strategic partnership to develop and build AI data centers, as the world’s most valuable firm continues to pour money into companies that buy its chips. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

@WhatsApp launches parent‑supervised accounts for users under 13. @Meta innovation-village.com/whatsapp-launc…

Three months after Australia’s social media restrictions for people under age 16 came into force, teenagers are circumventing the blocks bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

@Revolut secures full UK banking license after years-long regulatory process. innovation-village.com/revolut-secure…

Today we welcome MacBook Neo, now available together with the new iPhone 17e, iPad Air, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and the Studio Display family.

Meta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/met…

Revolut to secure full UK banking licence after four-year wait ft.trib.al/UcUuDcR

Today, we announced that Google has completed its acquisition of @wiz_io. Together, we’ll provide customers with a comprehensive platform to secure their cloud and hybrid environments. Coupled with our Google Unified Security platform, we will help accelerate the adoption of multicloud cybersecurity, the use of multicloud environments, and drive innovation and growth in cloud computing.

MTN just pioneered satellite phone connectivity in Africa. @MTNGroup has become the first operator on the continent to successfully test @Starlink Direct‑to‑Cell technology, allowing regular smartphones to connect directly to satellites without towers. Could this breakthrough finally solve Africa’s rural connectivity gaps? Read more: innovation-village.com/mtn-becomes-fi… #InnovationVillage #AfricaTech #Connectivity #Starlink #Telecom #DigitalInclusion

Today we’re launching new tools on @facebook, @whatsapp, and @messenger to help protect against scams. about.fb.com/news/2026/03/f…

Oil prices surpass $100/barrel as US-Israel-Iran tensions escalate.For Africa, this heightens inflation, supply risks, and exposes dependency on fossil fuels. Accelerating investment in renewables and energy efficiency is now urgent. Could this crisis push Africa faster toward energy independence? Read more: innovation-village.com/oil-surges-pas… #InnovationVillage #AfricaTech #Energy #OilMarket

African payments are still fragmented. Startup Njiapay just raised $2.1M to simplify transactions across the continent. Its orchestration platform routes payments through the best-performing provider and unifies payment data for merchants. Could payment orchestration finally solve Africa’s checkout failure problem? Read more: innovation-village.com/njiapay-raises… #InnovationVillage #AfricaTech #Fintech #Payments #Startups

Africa’s investment ecosystem still faces a leadership gap. @StandardBankZA is supporting 10 women-led fund managers through grant funding via the African Women Impact Fund (AWIF), aiming to strengthen female leadership in asset management. Greater representation could unlock more capital for women-led businesses. Could this reshape Africa’s investment landscape? Read more:innovation-village.com/standard-bank-… #InnovationVillage #AfricaTech #WomenInFinance #ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital

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