Africa
Discussing developments, challenges, and achievements shaping the future of Africa in various sectors.
- Opinion
4G Networks have been very important in the Covid-19 fight
People, countries and organisations are rising to these challenges, often using our evolving telecommunications capabilities. However, the new era has…
- News
How Rwanda is enabling a new generation of Women in Tech
Rwanda is renowned as a pioneer for gender equality. In 2020, it was the only African country ranked in the…
- News
Coca-Cola commits $17 Million in COVID-19 Fight in Africa
The Coca-Cola system also donated to National Solidarity Funds in South Africa, Morocco, and Djibouti, and additional funds were allocated…
- News
Facebook announces Messaging App for 6 to 12-year-old kids in Sub-Saharan Africa
Now available across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), Messenger Kids enables kids to safely video chat and message with family and friends…
- News
Relevant content important in achieving digital inclusion
If the content is right, the relevance is proven and compelling enough, people will reflect all the cost of the…
- 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
