Africa
Discussing developments, challenges, and achievements shaping the future of Africa in various sectors.
- News
Carbon loan app launches Keyboard Extension to allow access while using any apps
The digital lending app that requires a selfie to give you a loan has today launched a keyboard extension that…
- Announcements
Pesapal to become Visa Principal Member driving small business acquisition and issuing
Pesapal to become Visa Principal Member driving small business acquisition and issuing
- Announcements
Apple services now available in more African Countries
Apple has announced that starting today, even more customers around the world can enjoy many of Apple’s most popular Services.…
- News
Safaricom and Vodacom complete full acquisition of M-Pesa Brand from UK’s Vodafone
Safaricom and Vodacom to take full control of the M-PESA brand, product development and support services as well as African…
- News
Sanofi sets 4 challenges for African Startups to innovate in health
The selected start-ups will be invited to present their innovative solutions at Afric@tech, the VivaTech Lab dedicated to the African…
- News
TLcom’s TIDE Africa Fund Closes at $71M
Founded in 1999, TLcom has $200m of VC assets under management across Africa, Europe and Israel and in 2017 announced…
- Opinion
Why 2020 may be a tough year for TECNO and Infinix
With growing competition from big brands, 2020 may be a particularly challenging year for Transsion
- News
Opera Mini and Mdundo Partner to Provide Free Downloadable Music to 9 African Countries
Opera and Mdundo have announced that Opera Mini users can now, for free, listen to and download music.
- Opinion
Samsung had a great 2019 in Africa thanks to the Galaxy A-Series
Samsung had a great year in the African market thanks to the launch of the Galaxy A-series which offered more…
- News
AfDB and Microsoft Partner to help African Youth Learn Code
The goal is to scale up the program to 130 centers of excellence across the continent over a 10-year period
- Announcements
uLesson Secures $3.1M Seed Funding Ahead of Market Launch
Founded by "serial entrepreneur" and founder of Konga, Sim Shagaya, the company will use the funds to bring their 3,000…
- Announcements
Liquid Telecom announces direct land-based fibre link connecting East to West Africa via DRC
New High-capacity digital corridor from East to West Africa, across Liquid Telecom’s ‘One Africa’ Broadband Network to vastly improve transcontinental…
- Opinion
Should Data Bundles Expire?
The conversation around internet bundles expiring is one that's taking shape across the continent
- News
Safaricom announces temporary M-PESA Logo in Support of Eliud Kipchoge INEOS Challenge
Kipchoge To Also Extend His Partnership With Safaricom As He Becomes M-PESA Brand Ambassador...
- News
Cellulant officially launches “TINGG” all-in-one payment app in 8 African Countries
Tingg’s all-in-one payment model seeks to revolutionize the way consumers interact with payment services in the region
