Daily Archives: Mar 5, 2026
PayPal Denies Takeover Talks as Stripe Interest Looms
PayPal is not currently engaged in sale negotiations with Stripe or any other potential suitors, despite recent market speculation.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the payments giant has spent several months working alongside investment bankers to "prepare for a potential activist campaign or unwanted takeover bid," as first...
Mawingu and Microsoft Tap Starlink to Bridge Rural Digital Divide
A long-standing partnership between Kenyan internet provider Mawingu and tech giant Microsoft is set for a major upgrade, following a new collaboration with Elon Musk’s satellite firm, Starlink.
The deal aims to accelerate high-speed internet access in Kenya’s most remote regions by combining Starlink’s low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology with...
Pesalink and PAPSS Strike Deal to Slash Cross-Border Payment Costs
Kenya’s de facto instant payment network, Pesalink, has officially partnered with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) in a strategic move to simplify cross-border transactions and accelerate regional financial integration.
The partnership enables instant, 24/7 cross-border payments from PAPSS participants directly into banks and mobile money operators within the...