Africa
Discussing developments, challenges, and achievements shaping the future of Africa in various sectors.
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Canon announces a 3-month Knowledge-Sharing Program dubbed Tech-Talk Series
Canon will begin a three-month knowledge-sharing initiative with over 42 pro-video webinars called Canon Tech Talk Series for the film…
- Opinion
Affordable smartphones help in the leap to 4G adoption
We already established that making smartphones affordable should be one of Africa’s top priorities and that the cost of handsets…
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Leading payments provider DPO acquired by Network International in African Expansion
DPO Group, a leading African payment service provider (PSP) which has developed the technology to enable businesses and individuals across…
- 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Pesapal to become Visa Principal Member driving small business acquisition and issuing
Pesapal to become Visa Principal Member driving small business acquisition and issuing
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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
