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Partnership to Bring Reliable Internet to Millions in Rural Africa Announced
NEC XON, a leading African systems integrator, has entered into a strategic partnership with Mimosa Networks, a global leader in…
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Huawei Africa Night 2025 Showcases Vision for “All Intelligence for New Africa
More than 500 government officials, industry leaders, partners, and experts gathered at Huawei Africa Night 2025, held alongside HUAWEI CONNECT…
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Africa’s Parallel Payment Revolutions: Why Local Stablecoin Systems and Bank Settlement Rails Are Racing to Replace the Dollar
Africa is attempting something few regions have dared to do in public view — unwind its dependence on the U.S.…
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Interviews
[Interview] George Mudhune on Strategy, Growth and Renewable Energy Access in Africa
Africa’s business and energy sectors are entering a period of rapid transformation, where innovation and sustainability must go hand in…
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CYBER SECURITY
INTERPOL-Led Cybercrime Crackdown Nets 1,200 Arrests Across Africa
A sweeping cybercrime crackdown coordinated by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL, with support from private-sector partners such as Binance, has led to…
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PayPal’s Middle East and Africa Investment: Can Digital Payments Outrun Regulation and Market Fragmentation?
Few regions carry as much digital promise as the Middle East and Africa. Young populations, rising smartphone penetration, and widespread…
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PayPal to Invest $100 Million in Middle East and Africa to Boost Digital Commerce
PayPal Holdings has announced a $100 million investment aimed at fueling innovation, supporting entrepreneurs, and driving inclusive economic growth across…
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Airtel Money Prepares for IPO in H1 2026 Amid Growing Competition from M-Pesa and MoMo
Airtel Africa is preparing to list its mobile money arm, Airtel Money, in the first half of 2026, a move…
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Verto Unveils Atlas Suite to Simplify Cross-Border Payments
Global B2B payments platform Verto has announced the launch of The Atlas Suite, an API-first embedded finance solution designed to…
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BUSINESS
Verto Launches New Bill Pay Feature for Global Businesses
Verto, a leading global B2B payments platform, today announced the launch of a new accounts payable solution designed to significantly…
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Verto Webinar Unpacks Future of Cross-Border Payments in Africa
Global fintech firm Verto on Thursday hosted a webinar shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that businesses face when…
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BUSINESS
Absa and Visa Renew Partnership to Accelerate Digital Payment Innovation Across Africa
Absa Group and Visa have renewed their strategic partnership to accelerate digital payment innovation and financial inclusion across Africa. The…
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Axian Telecom $600 Million Bond Issuance Attracts Strong Global Investor Interest
Axian Telecom has completed a major financial milestone with the pricing of its $600 million Senior Notes due in 2030.…
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Africa Leads in Stablecoin Adoption as Governments Race to Regulate Digital Assets
With more than 54 million digital asset users across Africa, the continent is witnessing a surge in crypto adoption, particularly…
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BUSINESS
Africa Must Deepen Its Domestic Financial Markets to Achieve the SDGs
Africa’s journey towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) hinges on developing effective domestic financial markets that provide affordable finance. …
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4DX Ventures Appoints Mimi Alemayehou and Kurankye Sekyi-Otu as Senior Advisors
4DX Ventures, a leading pan-African venture capital firm, has appointed Mimi Alemayehou and Kurankye Sekyi-Otu as Senior Advisors as it…
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TRENDING
AI and Inovations Leading the Charge Against Climate Change
With the growing environmental challenges of global warming, pollution, and resource depletion, technology is emerging as the hope for long-term…
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[BREAKING] AXIAN Telecom Acquires 8% Stake in Jumia Technologies
AXIAN Telecom, the pan-African telecommunications service provider, has acquired a minority stake in e-commerce platform Jumia. The company announced on…
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BUSINESS
Summit Calls for Urgent Move to Digital Trade in Africa
Trade stakeholders at the IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit have called for the urgent adoption of digitised trade systems,…
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Startups
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation Launches 2025 Challenge: Fueling Innovation in Constraint
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation has announced the launch of the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025. Announced today, the challenge…
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Safaricom Pushes for Infrastructure Sharing to Bridge Africa’s Connectivity Gap
According to the latest data from GSMA, Sub-Saharan Africa remains the least connected region globally. While mobile internet access is…
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Qualcomm Make in Africa 2025 Shortlisted Startups Announced
Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the shortlisted startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2025. Qualcomm Make in Africa is an equity-free…
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Blockchain
Kenya to Host Africa’s Premier Blockchain and Crypto Conference in June 2025
The Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) 2025 is returning to the country for its third edition. The conference is…
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SAP Appoints Shiraz Khota as Managing Director for Emerging Africa
SAP has announced the appointment of Shiraz Khota as Managing Director for Emerging Africa. Khota, an industry veteran with 25…
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The Rise of Female Tech Founders in Africa
In recent years, Africa has witnessed an encouraging surge in the number of female tech founders who are reshaping the…
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Airtel Partners with SpaceX to Offer Starlink Connectivity in Africa
Airtel Africa announced today an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in Africa. Currently,…
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The Dark Side of Big Exits: What Africa’s Startup Ecosystem Should Focus On Instead
The recent acquisition of Paystack by Stripe has been hailed as a landmark achievement for Africa’s startup ecosystem. Much as…
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How Jumia is Driving Africa’s E-commerce Growth, One Market at a Time
Jumia, the African e-commerce platform, has transformed how people shop on the continent and created job opportunities for many at…
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How Technology is Revolutionizing and Unifying Africa’s Forex Markets
Forex markets in Africa have historically been fragmented, with things like varying regulations, currency fluctuations, and limited accessibility affecting seamless…
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Startups
Yango Group Launches $20M Ventures Fund to Support African Startups
Global ride-hailing and tech conglomerate Yango Group has announced the launch of Yango Ventures, a $20 million corporate venture fund…
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Five Tech Startups Emerge as Winners at AfricArena Johannesburg 2025
Five African startups have been named winners at AfricArena Johannesburg 2025. AfricArena Johannesburg 2025 is a two-day Founder’s Summit that focuses…
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How Digital Payments Are Promoting a Cashless Economy in Africa
Digital payments are playing a very important role in changing Africa’s economy by promoting financial inclusion and minimizing dependency on…
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Milken-Motsepe Prize in Fintech Three Finalists Announced
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have announced the three teams advancing to the final round of the Milken-Motsepe…
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Kaspersky and Smart Africa Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Africa
Kaspersky has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Africa to enhance cybersecurity across the continent. This partnership…
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39 African Nations Enact Data Laws, 34 Form Regulators – Report
As of 2025, 39 out of 55 African nations have enacted data protection laws, with 34 out of these having…
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TechTrends Podcast | Inside Africa Tech Summit: Growth, Startups & Future Trends with Andrew Fassnidge
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Fassnidge, the Founder & Director of Africa Tech…
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Startups
MANSA Raises $10M to Tackle Cross-Border Payments Liquidity Challenges
MANSA, a global fintech innovator in cross-border payments, has announced the successful close of its $10 million funding round. This…
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TechTrends Podcast | Raenest’s Victor Alade on Simplifying How Africans Manage Their Money Across Borders
In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Victor Alade, CEO and co-founder of Raenest, to explore…
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Westcon-Comstor Expands Cloud Solutions Distribution Across Africa
Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, today announced that it has become an official distributor of Microsoft cloud solutions across…
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Over Half of Africans Fear Financial Losses From Cybercrime, Survey Finds
According to a recent survey conducted by KnowBe4 AFRICA, 58% of respondents are very concerned about cybercrime, a figure which…
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Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025 Winners Announced
Africa Tech Summit Awards announced the 2025 winners, recognising the leading entrepreneurs and ventures shaping the tech industry across the…
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Yellow Card’s Sharon Tum on the Future of Digital Asset Adoption in Africa | TechTrends Podcast
In this episode of TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Sharon Tum, the Senior Regional Manager- EA at Yellow Card,…
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BYDFi: The Best Crypto Exchanges for Secure and Low-Cost Trading
Crypto trading has evolved rapidly over the last few years with the market projected to to reach US$1.8 Billion by…
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Nikhil N. Patel: Addressing Digital Inclusion Gaps in Africa
Imagine a world where access to education, financial services, and healthcare depends on owning a smartphone. For millions of people…
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Eft Corporation Rebrands, Eyes Growth and Expansion Across Africa
One year since leading fintech company Ukheshe acquired payments solutions provider EFT Corporation, the merged company is now rebranding. EFTCorp…
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[Column] Gerald Maithya: Fostering a Thriving African Startup Ecosystem Through Collaboration
In recent years, Africa has emerged as a vibrant hub of innovation, driven by a new generation of entrepreneurs who…
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TechTrends Podcast | How USAID Ban is Shaking Up African Healthtech Startups
Welcome to The TechTrends Podcast, where we break down the biggest issues shaping Africa’s business and tech landscape. In today’s…
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Angela Wamola: Powering Africa’s Future – The Intersection of Telecoms and Renewable Energy
As African leaders gather in Tanzania for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, the continent stands at a crossroads. Nearly 600 million…
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Wojtek Piorko: Data Centre Transformation Paves the Way for AI’s Rise in Africa
Africa is on the threshold of a technological revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) reshaping global industries…
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Startups
Verto Launches $10k Global Business Award to Boost Startups
Verto, the global fintech specializing in cross-border payments, and banking solutions has launched the Verto Global Business Award to support…
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Smart Africa Launches the Africa AI Council to Drive the Continent’s AI Ambitions
Smart Africa, an alliance of 40 African countries, has announced the establishment of the Africa AI Council. According to a…
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i3 Shifts Focus to Growth-Stage African Healthtechs for 3rd Cohort Following US Aid “Stop-work” Directive
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) has made a pivotal change to its 3rd cohort selection to prioritise the immediate support…
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55 finalists announced for the inaugural Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025
The Africa Tech Summit Awards has announced the 2025 finalists, celebrating individuals and companies impacting the technology sector across the…
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Fintech firm NjiaPay secures $1M+ to simplify payments for African businesses
NjiaPay on Tuesday announced the closing of an oversubscribed $1 million+ pre-seed funding round. The round was led by HAVAÍC,…
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How Technology is Democratising Stock Trading in Africa
Africa has experienced tremendous technological advancement in recent years, and one of the most significant impacts has been the democratization…
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Africa to Dominate Forex Trading Market in 2025
The forex trading market is undergoing a seismic shift, with Africa emerging as a key driver and player. Given the…
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Ericsson and AXIAN Telecom Partner to Boost Digital Skills Among African Youth
Ericsson and AXIAN Telecom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaborative opportunities focused on enhancing digital skills…
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Exclusive Networks Africa Named Supermicro Regional Distributor
Supermicro Inc., a leader in application-optimised total IT, has announced the appointment of Exclusive Networks Africa as its distributor for…
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Social Commerce Platform ChitChat Launches Global Remittances Feature
ChitChat, the African social commerce platform has launched a new remittance feature, which enables seamless cross-border money transfers across 13…
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Changing Global Trade Patterns Will Enhance Cross-Border B2B Payments in Africa
Changing global trade patterns and the emergence of new payment solutions will drive significant growth in cross-border B2B payments in…
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Startups
Many African fintechs still grappling with regulatory challenges, report
The African fintech industry has been actively involved in driving the digital transformation of the continent by presenting innovative solutions…
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[INTERVIEW] Lami’s Jihan Abass on Digital Revolution for Insurance Agents
The insurtech sector in Africa is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and a pressing need for accessible insurance solutions. …
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Mobile money driving financial inclusion in Africa
Mobile Money in Africa: According to a report by the Mastercard Foundation, Africans have some of the lowest levels of…
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Calls for inclusive participation, solution-driven innovations as Unstoppable Africa” concludes
Leaders and stakeholders from across Africa are now calling on inclusive participation and solution-driven innovations as they commit to tackling…
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Epson Sets Up New Regional Company to Handle Growth
Global technology company, Epson, has announced the set up of a new sales company to serve the Middle East, Turkey,…
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Interviews
[Interview] Watu Africa’s Erick Massawe Explores E-Mobility Financing Trust Shifts
Asset financing for e-mobility is steadily gaining momentum in Kenya and across Africa, driven by increasing demand for Electric Vehicles…
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Startups
Why Now Is a Good Time to Invest in Venture Capital in Africa
The African venture capital ecosystem has encountered significant headwinds in recent times. According to research firm Africa: The Big Deal,…
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News
Unpacking The State of Fintech in Africa
The fintech sector in Africa has recorded rapid growth over the recent years to emerge as one of the most…
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Google’s Open Buildings 2.5D Temporal Dataset Supports Urbanization, Aids Governments and NGOs in Disaster Response
Google’s Open Buildings 2.5D Temporal Dataset is today enabling African Governments and NGOs to track how buildings have changed over…
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Blockchain
Tether invests $1.5 million in Sorted Wallet to enhance financial inclusion
Blockchain-enabled platform, Tether, has announced a strategic investment of $1.5 million (Sh. 193.4 million) in Sorted Wallet, a platform designed…
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Social Media
Reliance on social media for news exposes Africans to disinformation, survey finds
A recent survey across Africa by KnowBe4 reveals that 84% of respondents rely on social media as their primary news…
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Nigerian investment firm Risevest completes acquisition of Kenya’s Hisa
Nigerian fintech startup Risevest (Rise) has acquired Hisa, a Kenyan mobile investment platform that allows anyone in Kenya to invest in U.S.…
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BUSINESS
All systems go for Unstoppable Africa 2024 flagship event
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has announced its lineup and programme for its annual two-day event on the margins…
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Corridor Africa drives sustainable data centre growth
The demand for data storage and processing capabilities has soared, putting immense pressure on existing infrastructure. This is largely due…
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COLUMNS
Antony Muchiri: The growing Super Apps landscape in Africa
In recent years, the digital space in Africa has undergone a significant transformation, powered by increasing internet penetration, widespread smartphone…
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COLUMNS
Arnaud Bouraima: Africa’s Trade Transformation – The Power of Technology for Sustainability
In the face of mounting global environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, and increasing focus on…
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Blockchain
Mansa, Bitmama partner to enhance cross-border payments through virtual crypto cards
Decentralised finance (DeFi) platform specialising in cross-border payments and trade financing, MANSA, has partnered with blockchain payment platform Bitmama to…
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Will Tech VC Funding in Africa Rebound on Interest Rate Cuts?
VC firms and startups can look to imminent interest rate cuts to revive dealmaking but cuts alone may not bring…
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Open Startup launches second cohort of Grow Program for African startups
Open Startup (OST) has opened applications for a new cohort of its renowned Investment Readiness Program, GROW, designed to empower advanced…
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Startups
List of startups joining cohort 8 of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa
Google has announced the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This year’s cohort features ten innovative…
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BUSINESS
TerraPay secures $95 million debt to financing to boost African remittances
African digital payments platform TerraPay has successfully closed a $95 million debt financing round. The financing was led by a…
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African countries among the most targeted by malware, report
Seven African countries have been ranked in the Top 20 most attacked by malware. This is according to the Global…
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GSMA, ITU and World Bank partner to boost handset affordability
The GSMA, World Bank, and other global institutions have announced a new coalition to improve handset affordability for lower-income populations.…
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Kenya to benefit from initial $16.2m ITU broadband mapping project
Kenya is among the 11 African countries set to benefit from an initial $16.2 million budget for Africa’s National Broadband…
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Startups
Innovate Africa Launches with $2.5M Angel Fund for Early-Stage Startups
Innovate Africa, an angel investment fund that supports early-stage startups has launched with an initial $2.5 million rollout. Co-founded by…
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News
Huawei to train additional 150,000 people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2027
Huawei has announced plans to train an additional 150,000 talents in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years. The plan…
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News
[Interview] Webb Fontaine’s Pascal Minvielle on the company’s new products and plan for Africa
Webb Fontaine has significantly expanded its presence in Africa in recent years. The company is a leading provider of solutions…
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COLUMNS
Tracey van Heerden: Innovative Solutions Needed For Africa’s Enduring SIM Card Problem
Telco operators throughout Africa continue to face several challenges around SIM card registration in the wake of new regulations and…
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BUSINESS
Investment bank predicts Africa’s remittance market will reach $500bn by 2025
Remittances comprise a significant portion of African Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with the total value of remittances across the continent…
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CLOUD
Cloud operator OVHcloud opens its first Local Zone in Morocco
OVHcloud, the European leader in cloud computing is opening its first Local Zone on the African continent in Morocco. OVHcloud…
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BUSINESS
How Africa’s largest payments network is integrating social mission with its business aspirations
Being deliberate about creating a “greater purpose” is essential to building an authentic corporate culture, engaging stakeholders, and navigating the…
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News
[Gerald Maithya] What we can learn from Africa’s small business success stories
Africa is often hailed as the birthplace of some of the world’s most exciting tech startups. From Cape to Cairo,…
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Startups
Google Opens Applications for Startups AI Accelerator Africa
Google has opened applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. Google said in a…
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News
African telco leaders gather in Diani for NOVACOM Africa Summit
Telco leaders from across Africa are this week gathering in Diani, Kwale County for NOVACOM Africa Summit. The summit is…
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Connected Africa Summit 2024: African ICT Ministers Issue Clarion Call for Unified Action to Bridge Digital Divide
African ICT Ministers convening at the ongoing Connected Africa Summit 2024, have called for a unified action to bridge the digital divide…
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COLUMNS
Jacki O’Neill: Navigating the AI revolution to advance Africa’s labour landscape.
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked widespread debate about its potential impact, particularly on jobs, in recent…
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News
Rethinking Card Issuing in an Age of Fintech Disruption
Traditional banks face challenges in modernising card issuing to keep up with new competitors. Fintech disruptors and evolving consumer preferences…
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News
Unlocking the Potential of Africa’s Electric Vehicle Industry
BasiGo, at the forefront of the electric mobility revolution in Africa, is poised to transform public transport across East Africa…
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Africa tipped on strategies to accelerate AI adoption across the continent
With the growing appreciation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the world, African governments, policymakers and industry stakeholders have been urged…
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News
Top Achievements That Influenced Online Entertainment in Africa
Africa boasts immense resources needed to promote structural economics. This continent, which remains underdeveloped, is viewed as a land of…
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COLUMNS
[Nick Clegg] With AI technology tailor-made in Africa, the sky’s the limit
With so many hyperbolic claims and counter-claims being made about Artificial Intelligence, it’s hard to know what to think. Should…
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