Africa
Discussing developments, challenges, and achievements shaping the future of Africa in various sectors.
- News
East-West Africa Remittances Corridor Opens With New Partnership
M-Pesa, Safaricom, Coronation Group, and Access Holdings partner to streamline African remittances, focusing initially on East & West Africa.
- Startups
Zone Secures $8.5 Million in Seed Funding to Expand Decentralised Payments in Africa
Zone, African payments, raises $8.5 million for decentralised blockchain network expansion to transform African financial infrastructure.
- Announcements
BIC Empowers African Artists in a Pioneering Metaverse Gallery
A Recipe for Success - BIC Brings African Talent to the Forefront at a First-of-its-kind Metaverse Gallery in the Region
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Submit Your Innovations to the Connected Africa Summit 2024 Awards
Kenya hosts Connected Africa Summit 2024, inviting African innovators to submit tech solutions for awards and global recognition.
- Announcements
Generative AI in Africa: Liquid C2, Google Cloud, Anthropic Team Up
Liquid C2 spearheads African AI adoption through Google Cloud, Anthropic partnership, offering heightened security and innovative solutions.
- Startups
€1M Investment Up for Grabs at Latitude59 Pitch Competition
Estonia's Latitude59 conference to provide €1M for startups in Pitch Competition, backed by EstBAN and Specialist VC for 2024.
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Airtel Ads Promises Data-Driven Success for African Advertisers
Airtel Ads streamlines digital advertising for African businesses, leveraging Airtel's vast customer data for enhanced reach and precision targeting.
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World Bank Invests $20 Million in Smart Africa Digital Academy
The World Bank partners with Smart Africa to train thousands of African leaders in digital skills, fostering regional integration.
- Announcements
2Africa Cable Lands in Nigeria Boosting Country’s South Internet
MainOne's 2Africa cable landing in Akwa Ibom brings high-capacity broadband to South-South Nigeria, driving digital growth.
- News
Yango Play is an Entertainment Super App Designed for Arabic Speakers
Yango Play brings movies, music, mini-games, and an Arabic-speaking AI assistant to personalize entertainment in the MENA region.
- Startups
Flourish Ventures Launches Survey on African Tech Founder Well-Being
Flourish Ventures initiates first-of-its-kind well-being survey for tech founders in Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, to highlight and address challenges.
- Announcements
Apply for the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2024 (DRIF24) in Ghana
Register for DRIF24, Accra, April 23-25: Global forum on digital rights, inclusion, with diverse sessions and international delegates.
- News
Airtel Launches Telesonic Fibre to Power Digital Africa
Airtel Africa launches Telesonic, enhancing digital connectivity with terrestrial fibre and submarine cables, aiming to bridge Africa's digital divide and…
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Senegal cuts mobile internet access
Senegal cuts mobile internet to curb unrest caused by President Sall's election postponement.
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Chinese Electric Car Maker BYD is expanding to Rwanda
BYD, a Chinese automaker, expands into Rwanda, advancing Africa's electric vehicle market with sustainable, innovative transportation solutions.
