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MEST Africa Opens Applications for its 2024 Training Program
After announcing five African tech startups that made it to the grand finale of the 2022 Africa Challenge pitch competition,…
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MEST Africa Challenge 2022 top 5 finalists announced
MEST Africa has announced the five African tech startups that have made it to the grand finale of the 2022…
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Hisa among 7 Kenyan tech startups selected for MEST Africa Challenge 2022
Kenyan fintech Hisa Inc is among the 36 African startups selected for the 2022 MEST Africa Challenge. The mobile investment…
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MEST Africa is investing a combined $700k in seven startups from its 2020 graduating cohort
Pan-African incubator, MEST Africa will invest a combined $700,000 in seven early-stage startups from its 2020 graduating cohort. The selected…
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MEST Africa is investing $100,000 in each of these 11 startups from its 2019 graduating cohort
MEST Africa is investing US$1,1m in eleven early-stage startups from its 2019 graduating cohort. This is the largest single investment…
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Kenya is hosting the fourth annual MEST Africa Summit in June
MEST Africa is bringing its fourth annual MEST Africa Summit to Nairobi. The Pan-African entrepreneurial training program, seed fund and…
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List of 50 tech startups selected for the second annual MEST Africa Challenge
MEST Africa has announced the 50 startups that have been selected to take part in the second annual MEST Africa…
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MEST opens applications for its $50 MEST Africa startup Challenge
MEST Africa has opened applications for its second annual MEST Africa Challenge, a Pan-African pitch competition for tech scale-ups based…
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MEST unveils its fourth African tech hub in Nairobi
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) has unveiled its fourth incubator and tech hub in Nairobi. The pan-African entrepreneurial…
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Africa Data Centres extends edge cloud capability through Unitellas partnership at Lagos facility
Africa Data Centres has announced that enterprise cloud services provider Unitellas will be bringing Zadara’s global federated edge service to its…
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Fintech firm MFS Africa granted payments licenses to operate in Uganda
Financial services provider MFS Africa has been granted licenses to operate in Uganda as a PSP (Payment Service Provider), PSO…
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We-Fi Announces $15 million Funding for Women Digital Inclusion in Africa
The Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) has announced a $15 million funding to the African Development Back’s Africa Digital Inclusion…
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Women Leading Transformation in Africa, says Zuri Foundation CEO Norah Muthoni
Women are now taking the lead in the transformation of Africa as the continent makes tremendous progress driving gender parity. Speaking…
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Canadian fintech startup Periculum launches in Nigeria to build credit assessment infrastructure for Africa
Canadian fintech startup and credit assessment company Periculum, has launched in Nigeria to tackle the challenge of domestic credit to…
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MARILYN MOODLEY: Machine learning can solve some of Africa’s biggest challenges
From better healthcare access to improved food security, machine learning could tackle a wide range of challenges in developing countries.…
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MFS Africa signs agreement to acquire Nigerian fintech startup Baxi
Pan-African digital payments hub MFS Africa signed an agreement to acquire Baxi, one of Nigeria’s super-agent networks. The deal, which is…
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Kepple Africa Ventures revokes its investment stake in Kenyan fintech startup Wapi Pay
Japanese VC firm Kepple Africa Ventures has announced that it will be revoking its investment in Kenyan fintech startup Wapi…
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[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud can help power smart cities in Africa
The term Smart City is not a new one and, while some examples already exist on the African continent, it is…
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TransUnion Africa, and data analytics firm Dun & Bradstreet Partner to Boost SME Sector in South Africa
Information and insights provider TransUnion Africa has partnered with global commercial data company Dun & Bradstreet to help small and…
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Kenyan fintech startup Wapi Pay raises $2.2m funding to digitise Africa-Asia trade payments
Kenyan fintech startup Wapi Pay has raised $2.2 Million in pre-seed funding to scale up global payments and remittances between…
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Speedaf express completes Round A+ financing to build China-Africa express brand
Speedaf Express, a China-Africa integrated logistics service provider, has announced the completion of its Round A+ financing. The round was…
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African tech startups invited to apply for the Smart Cities Innovation Programme
African tech startups in the fields of mobility, housing, and fintech have been invited to apply for the Smart Cities…
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[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud computing is the technological revolution of the twenty-first century
One of the key drivers of Africa’s cloud computing boom is the unquestionable benefits the technology brings to the ICT…
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Here are the twenty-two African startups joining the UNICEF StartUp Lab second cohort
UNICEF has announced the twenty-two startups that will be taking part in this year’s cohort of the UNICEF StartUp Lab.…
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AECF Launches US$1.2 Million Fund to Support Renewable Energy Startups in Africa
The African Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has today launched a US$1.2 million Innovation Fund to support entrepreneurs using renewable energy…
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Boomplay and UMG partnership expands to cover 47 countries across Africa
Boomplay and Universal Music Group (UMG) have extended their licensing agreement for UMG’s global music catalogue from seven to 47…
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[South Africa] eThekwini Municipality Pioneers a Smart City with Free Public Wi-Fi
The eThekwini Municipality is South Africa’s second-largest economy after Johannesburg and is home to 3.5 million people. In this thriving…
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Catalyst Fund, Mastercard, MEST launch $4.3m Inclusive Digital Commerce Accelerator in Ghana
Catalyst Fund, managed by BFA Global has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation and the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST)…
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Mastercard study highlights the digital divide that needs to be addressed to power gig economy growth in East Africa
Mastercard has released a white paper revealing how gig work across East Africa is helping to drive economic growth by…
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[Column] There’s a need for more disruption in Africa’s tech scene
For most people living outside Africa, they imagine the continent as the home of poverty, corruption, internet fraud, infrastructure deficit,…
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Google’s Third Launchpad Accelerator Africa Class Graduate in Lagos
12 African startups that that were taking part in Google’s Launchpad Accelerator Africa programme have graduated in Lagos. This third…
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Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi eyes more market share as they plan entry in Latin America and Africa
In an interview with SinaTech yesterday, Lu Weibing, Vice President of Xiaomi Group and general manager of Redmi couldn’t keep…
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List of African Startups taking part in the third Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa programme
Google has announced the 12 African startups that will take part in its third class of its Launchpad Accelerator Africa…
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Western Union and TerraPay partner to expand payout options to Mobile Wallets across Africa
Western Union, has announced a new partnership with TerraPay to enable mobile wallet and bank account payout options across Africa,…
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Ecobank names MFS Africa Ltd as its Digital payment partner
Ecobank has announced the appointment of MFS Africa as its Digital payment partner enabling cross-platform payment services for Ecobank account…
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Column: Kickstarting the future- The South African entrepreneur
By: Chetan Goshalia, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at SqwidNet The small to medium enterprise (SME) is the lifeblood of…
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Internet Society Partners with Facebook to Expand Internet Connectivity in Africa
The Internet Society is partnering with Facebook to develop Internet Exchange Points (IXP) throughout Africa. An Internet Exchange Point is…
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Nairobi Garage to host ALU and MEST Kenyan operations
The African Leadership University (ALU) and the Meltwater School of Entrepreneurial Technology (MEST) are launching their operations in Kenya. The…
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Explaining the High Cost of Remittance to African Countries
The World Bank recently released a study report with findings that the cost of remitting cash to African nations is…
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Finnovation Kenya 2018: Collaboration way forward to driving constructive economic outcomes from the FinTech ecosystem in Africa
Finnovation Kenya 2018 summit kicked off today at the Radisson Blu Nairobi, bringing together more than 200 FinTech experts to…
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Industry Leaders Define How FinTech is Accelerating Positive Transformation of Banking in Africa
The FinTech space in Africa is witnessing rapid growth as innovative new financial services players disrupt the traditional modalities of…
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WorldRemit, Lebara partner to connect new customers to its money transfer service to Africa
The battle for a share of the multibillion-dollar Diaspora remittances to Africa is set to intensify with after European mobile…
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Four African Economies among Most Improved in Removing Legal Barriers Against Women – World Bank
Despite daunting challenges, several economies in Sub-Saharan Africa are making progress in enacting laws that promote equality between men and…
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Ecobank launches mVisa across 33 African Countries
Ecobank has partnered with Visa to launch Ecobank Scan+Pay with mVisa solutions to their consumers across 33 African countries the…
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Andela announces the launch of its third African market in Kampala, Uganda.
In June last year, Andela announced that it was planning to unveil its third African country. The announcement came…
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1.2 Billion People Travelled the World in 2016, 58 million to Africa -UNWTO
Destinations worldwide welcomed more than 1.2 billion people in 2016; while 6 billion people toured within their borders, in an…
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Businesses in Africa worried about market volatility and political risks
Businesses operating in Africa increasingly worry about the unpredictable business environment where markets are volatile and political perils are on…
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The Sharing Economy: a driver for e-commerce in Kenya and Africa.
Technologically advanced innovations and solutions are disrupting the somehow settled e-Commerce sector. According to a report by Price WaterHouse Coopers…
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Orange and ENGIE sign deal to expand rural electricity grid in Africa
Orange and ENGINE have signed a deal that will see them support the the expansion of the rural electricity grid…
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Ampion Venture Bus West Africa Winner to Pitch at DEMO Africa 2015
After a successful collaboration in 2014, DEMO Africa and AMPION will be teaming up again this year with the winner…
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DEMO Africa 30 Technology Start-ups list for 2015 released
DEMO Africa has today released a list of the thirty technology start-ups from across Africa that will pitch at the…
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HomeSend Wins ”Best Payment Product” in Africa Award
HomeSend, has received the 2015 “Best Payment Product in Africa” award at the Asian Banker Middle East and Africa Awards.…
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Egyptian Tech Firms Expand Footprint in Africa, to sign Business Deals Worth USD 7 Million
As a part of the country’s efforts to increase IT exports and achieve ambitious economic goals, Egypt’s Information Technology Industry…
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Orange and Ecobank launch money transfer service in Africa
By Nixon Kanali, Orange and pan-African banking group Ecobank have rolled out a service that will enable Orange Money subscribers…
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Orange African Social Venture Prize Winners
Here are the three winning projects of the Orange African Social Venture Prize Announced plus the The special Orange Partner API prize.…
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Nairobi Garage opens third business hub in Karen
Nairobi Garage, a premium business hub for innovative and growing businesses has launched new premises in Karen, now offering three…
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Kenyan startup ecosystem has a significant competitive edge globally, report
A comprehensive, in-depth report funded by the UK government has given Kenya’s startup ecosystem a thumbs up, noting that it…
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Nigeria launches payments card program to take on Visa and Mastercard
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a national domestic payments card program called AfriGo, meant to help the…
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Ex-Jumia executives to launch a new e-commerce platform next week
Former Jumia executives have joined forces to launch a new e-commerce company. Known as Kapu, the new platform is expected…
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ANNALISA PLACHESI: Why NGOs should embrace the digitisation of payments and collections
Digital payments have fundamentally transformed lives across Africa by providing access to financial infrastructure and enabling innovation. More jobs have…
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Data firm Periculum launches Utambuzi, a personal financial management tool
Periculum, a data analytics firm that uses machine learning to provide real-time solutions to individuals and organizations has introduced Utambuzi,…
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Visa doubles down on wallets with Thunes in emerging markets
Visa is partnering with Thunes to help individuals and small businesses move money internationally to 78 digital wallet providers, reaching…
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PATRICK NDEGWA: Will the updated National Digital Masterplan accelerate digital transformation in Kenya?
In April 2022, Kenya’s Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs marked a significant step in the country’s journey towards…
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Absa Bank Kenya and Visa Launch a Money Remittance Service
Absa Bank and global payments company Visa have today launched a payment solution aimed at easing local and cross-border transactions.…
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Twiga Foods announces new subsidiary focusing on modern and commercial farming
Kenyan B2B E-Commerce startup Twiga Foods today launched a new subsidiary that is focused on modern and commercial farming. Known…
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ICT CS Joe Mucheru launches ICT Talent Cultivation Whitepaper
ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has today launched the ICT Talent Cultivation for Kenya’s Digital economy whitepaper. The whitepaper was…
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[Namibia] Paratus and MTN sign country’s first roaming agreement
Paratus and MTN have signed a national roaming agreement in Namibia, the first of its kind in this Southern African…
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Four startups from Ghana join the Catalyst Fund Inclusive Digital Commerce accelerator
Four startups from Ghana have joined The Catalyst Fund Inclusive Digital Commerce Accelerator, a programme that supports innovators building digital…
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2nd Cohort of NINJA Accelerator in Kenya kicks off
5 Kenyan startups have been selected to be part of the 2nd cohort of NINJA Accelerator programme. NINJA Accelerator is…
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Consumers shift to everyday products purchase, Jumia report
There is a significant shift of consumer online shopping behavior towards everyday product categories (FMCG, Beauty). This is according to…
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2 Years Later, Will Huawei Will Survive the US Ban?
Under US sanctions, Huawei’s revenue in the first half of 2021 was RMB 320.4 billion, which despite COVID-19 is a 38% decrease from…
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Nigeria’s e-commerce startup Sendbox raises $1.8 million
Sendbox has announced the completion of a $1.8 million seed round from investors including 4DX Ventures, Enza Capital, FJLabs, and…
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Jumia partners with Samsung, l’Oreal and Adidas for its Brand Festival Campaign
Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, Jumia has on Wednesday launched its 2021 Brand Festival Campaign. Jumia has partnered with top brands…
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[Rwanda] IFC, CMA and Central Bank partner to boost access to long-term finance for SMEs
To support the development of Rwanda’s capital markets, IFC, the National Bank of Rwanda and the country’s Capital Markets Authority…
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Catalyst Fund announces Circle of Corporate Innovators to accelerate startup-corporate partnerships
Global inclusive tech accelerator Catalyst Fund has announced pioneer members of its Circle of Corporate Innovators to accelerate startup-corporate partnerships.…
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Ethiopian-based edtech startup Gabeya launches its revamped marketplace
Gabeya, the Pan-African source for freelance professional talent, has expanded its revamped marketplace, the first of its kind in terms…
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These Industries grew in 2020 despite Covid-19 slowdown
There are a few events in history that have changed the course of humanity and this ongoing Covid-19 pandemic may…
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Mabati Rolling Mills launches SAFBUILD Manufacturing Plant in Athi River
Mabati Rolling Mills Limited (MRM), a Member of the Safal Group has launched the SAFBUILD Manufacturing Plant at its Athi…
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Kenya Airways Resumes International Passenger Flights
Kenya Airways (KQ) today resumed international passenger flights following the easing of movement restrictions as directed by H.E President Uhuru…
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Telecom regulators must work together to address challenges emerging from COVID-19 pandemic, says Huawei’s Catherine Chen
Telecom regulators across many nations and industries must work together to address the shared challenges that have emerged as a…
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Paxful and OKEx Partner to Provide Easy Access and Liquidity to Global Communities
Peer-to-peer bitcoin (BTC) marketplace Paxful has entered into a strategic partnership with cryptocurrency exchange OKEx to provide easy access and…
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Kenya loses over Ksh.100 bn in revenue to illicit trade, report
The Kenyan Government revenue lost in 2018 to illicit trade stood at Kes 102.99 billion up from Kes 101.23 billion…
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[Updated] IBM Exits Facial Recognition Technology Business Over Biasness and Inequality
(Updated on June 11): Amazon gives the US police departments a one-year respite on using its facial recognition technology IBM…
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Tech for humanity: Preparing for the next phase
ICT has been critical to fighting the Covid-19 pandemic and transforming society over the long term. But the key to…
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Visa is investing $200 Million in Nigeria’s fintech firm Interswitch
Visa is investing $200 million for a 20% stake in Nigeria’s digital payments company Interswitch. This minority equity stake acquisition…
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Kenya’s agri-tech startup Twiga Foods secures $30M to digitize food distribution
Kenyan food distribution startup, Twiga Foods has raised $23.75 million in a Series B equity round led by Goldman Sachs.…
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Jumia and Unilever Super Brand Day to offer massive discounts on consumer goods for online shoppers
Jumia Kenya will from Monday 25th February 2019 run the first ever-ever Jumia Super Brand Day, a one-day shopping event…
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CDC announces new investment to support high-growth SMEs in Nigeria
CDC, the UK’s development finance institution, has announced a new investment designed to support high-growth SMEs in Nigeria. CDC has…
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Column: Automation vacation – technology driving change in the Kenyan travel industry
By Corine Mbiaketcha Nana, Managing Director Kenya Hub covering East, Central and West Africa at Oracle. It is often said…
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CBA’s third economic forum discusses food security
Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) yesterday hosted its third Economic Forum at Serena Hotel in Nairobi. The third Economic Forum…
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Nigerian fintech startup Mines, secures $13M funding
Mines, a Nigerian fintech startup re-inventing credit in emerging markets secured $13M funding. The Series A round was led by…
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Visa opens up the first Visa Everywhere Initiative to young developers at the Nairobi Tech Week
Visa has announced that it will be opening up the first Visa Everywhere Initiative for Sub Saharan Africa to young developers…
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Picking up the Pieces: What’s Next for Zimbabwe’s Economy?
Dustin Homer, Director of Client Solutions, Fraym “Bob is gone.” At the end of November 2017, under intense pressure, Robert…
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Report: Kenya Makes Significant Progress in Sustainable-Finance Reforms.
Kenya is one of 34 countries that have introduced banking reforms to expand sustainable lending, making emerging markets a major force…
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E-Commerce penetration in Kenya ramping up travel
Online buying and selling of goods and services, online transactions, high mobile penetration, fast connectivity, a digital savvy population and…
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The Black Friday Craze! Understanding the Buzz Around the Biggest Sale Event
With less than two weeks to the biggest annual sale event, everyone is on their marks for this year’s Black…
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The role of payment infrastructure in boosting cross border business and drive economic growth
By Denis Kruger, Head of Sub-Sahara Africa, SWIFT Four years after its launch, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Tanzania are benefitting…
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Andela partners with Google to launch the Andela Learning Community (ALC 2.0) program in Kenya
Andela has announced the launch of the Andela Learning Community (ALC 2.0) program in Kenya. The program (ALC 1.0), which…
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Report, Changing markets driving gradual increase in EAS spend
Despite economic uncertainties and political instability, large and medium-sized organizations in South Africa continue to steadily increase their software investments…
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Siemens signs MoU with Uganda and Sudan to develop solutions in power supply, transportation, industry and healthcare
Siemens has signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with Uganda and Sudan improve power supply, industry, transportation. The corresponding MoU…
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Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) a Cost-Effective Tool in Transit Trade
Trailer and cargo tracking provides multiple benefits for the logistics industry in the global and East Africa region. In Kenya,…
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