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14 September 2023 - In a bid to champion eco-friendly transportation in Nigeria, Qore, supported by Sterling Bank, is on a mission to transform gas-powered vehicles into electric ones. The transportation sector in Nigeria is a major contributor to greenhouse gas…

14 September 2023 - Insurance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has a reputation for being complicated, opaque, paper-intensive and expensive. Many SMEs believe that they get poor service and value for money from insurers; they’re also frustrated by one-size-…

14 September 2023 - A new regulation in Indonesia could ban e-commerce transactions on social media. For a country with a population of 270 million population and a flourishing e-commerce sector, which recorded nearly $52 billion in e-commerce transactions in 2022,…

14 September 2023 - Editi Effiòng has been a prominent figure in Nigeria’s digital landscape for years. His digital agency, Anakle, known for its data-driven marketing solutions, has been at the forefront of the digital marketing realm. Recently, he’s been recognized…

14 September 2023 - Securing nutritious and prompt meals is a hurdle in the dynamic corporate scene, especially in areas like Nigeria with its infamous traffic jams. The luxury of receiving a freshly made meal without departing the office becomes invaluable for…

14 September 2023 - "[ROI from investing in films] varies from project to project, but it is definitely better than keeping your money in a fixed deposit. We have seen 50%, 2x, and 3x returns," said Olumide Soyombo.

14 September 2023 - In recent years, the Nigerian stock market has seen substantial growth, attracting both local and international investors. With the ease of access provided by mobile apps, trading Nigerian stocks has become more convenient than ever before. The…

14 September 2023 - Emata, a Uganda-based startup that offers affordable loans to farmers, has secured a $2.4 million seed round to provide affordable loans to farmers in East Africa.

14 September 2023 - The 7th KOAFEC Ministerial Conference emphasizes universal energy access and agricultural advancement in Africa through cooperation.

14 September 2023 - Djibouti celebrates the inauguration of its inaugural wind farm, a milestone toward its ambitious renewable energy targets.

14 September 2023 - Nigeria faces a nationwide power grid collapse, leaving most of the country in the dark. In a notice to the public the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) informed customers released a statement on social media pages that the total…

14 September 2023 - Africa's leading payments firm, Flutterwave, hires over 85% of inaugural Graduate Trainees, emphasizing talent nurturing.

14 September 2023 - E-Tourism Frontiers has relaunched its services of developing digital tourism strategies for global markets. This comes following the untimely demise... Source

14 September 2023 - etisalat by e& achieves TM Forum's Silver Open API, streamlining operations and advancing telecom tech.

14 September 2023 - New Einstein 1 Platform is now accessible, and will empower companies to safely connect any data to build AI-powered apps with low-code and deliver entirely new CRM experiences. The platform features major advancements for Salesforce Data Cloud…

14 September 2023 - Ever noticed how some online ads seem to know a lot about your interests and what you've been looking at on the internet? If you find this kind of tracking creepy and want to put a stop to it while using Google Chrome, you're in the

14 September 2023 - Orange Jordan partners with Aqaba Container Terminal to create a private 5G network, boosting efficiency and competitiveness.

14 September 2023 - In recent years, the landscape of African payments has undergone significant transformation and the demand for digital payment solutions has increased significantly. In specific markets, contactless payments have swiftly become the preferred…

14 September 2023 - Ugandan agritech startup Emata has raised $2.4 million in seed funding comprising $800,000 in equity and $1.6 million in on-lending capital. The fundraising was backed by African Renaissance Partners – the VC firm investing in entrepreneurs in…

14 September 2023 - In a strategic move to deepen value offering, WhoGoHost, a web hosting company, has acquired SendChamp, a cloud-based communication startup. The acquisition is a combination of cash and equity

14 September 2023 - Google parent company Alphabet is downsizing its workforce again this year, this time affecting its global recruitment team. The company has confirmed the layoffs as it continues to slow hiring. In the company’s July earnings call, group CEO…

14 September 2023 - Kaspersky has released a Premium version of its new mobile app that helps users track their subscriptions and control their payment schedules. Known as SubsCrab and available on iOS and Android the app contains more than 4,000 subscription…

14 September 2023 - When Google first launched 25 years ago, it wasn’t the first search engine. However, Google Search quickly became known for its ability to help connect people to the exact information they were looking for, faster than they ever thought possible.…

14 September 2023 - For most businesses, the most common goal is expansion. However, for many organisations, there are barriers to this being feasible... Source

14 September 2023 - Ooredoo integrates Microsoft 365 into Maktabi, providing SMEs in Oman with efficient business management tools.

14 September 2023 - Vodacom Central Region intensifies security efforts to combat rampant base station vandalism and battery theft affecting communities.

14 September 2023 - Telkom Kenya CEO Mugo Kibati has called on regulators across Africa to put in place the right policies and regulator frameworks to close the digitalization gap in Africa.  Speaking at International Telecommunications Week Africa (ITW Africa) in…

14 September 2023 - Online payment gateway Payfast has set the stage for innovation in the payments industry. As the hosts of this year’s dedicated ecommerce section at Leaderex 2023 – South Africa’s largest gathering of business experts, entrepreneurs, and…

14 September 2023 - Vivo Y36 has just been unveiled for the Kenyan market. This is the company’s latest midrange smartphone in the Y series and has succeeded the Vivo Y35 from last year. Vivo has brought significant upgrades with its latest addition including a…

14 September 2023 - Kaspersky experts have previously uncovered phishing pages that mimic the web version of social networks, collecting users’ logins and passwords. Additionally, they’ve detected offers related to a so-called “Threads Coin,” promising to “connect…

14 September 2023 - The African Development Bank prepares for an inaugural USD Global Benchmark Sustainable Hybrid Capital transaction, targeting critical development challenges across Africa.

14 September 2023 - WhatsApp launched channels in over 150 countries, providing a private means to receive updates of significance. WhatsApp extends a warm welcome to thousands of organizations, sports teams, artists, and thought leaders, offering users the…

14 September 2023 - t4h. brings forth eco-friendly remote controls, award-winning designs, and advanced gaming controllers, emphasizing sustainability and innovation.

14 September 2023 - Accenture has successfully allocated $1.3 million (approximately R24 million) to the NGO Save the Children in South Africa for youth entrepreneurship and social innovation projects over the next three years. This partnership includes Save the…

14 September 2023 - Gilat's advanced SkyEdge II-c technology will power 4G cellular backhaul and enterprise communications in Ethiopia's underserved areas.

14 September 2023 - The National Assembly will have the first reading of the Digital Health Bill, 2023 today. The bill was drafted by the government in partnership will healthcare stakeholders. The Digital Health Bill, 2023 aims to bridge existing legal and…

14 September 2023 - Ghana’s headline inflation rate dropped to 40.1%. The country's inflation rate for July was pegged at 43.1%.

14 September 2023 - Apple has been ordered to cease the sale of the iPhone 12 in France. The order is due to the iPhone 12 emitting too much electromagnetic radiation. The iPhone model was released in the year 2020. French regulator ANFR has found the model emits…

13 September 2023 - Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) is rolling two new terrestrial routes connecting Kenya to Ethiopia and Zambia to Malawi.  Spanning over 1000 km, the fibre link between will offer businesses in Ethiopia access to data centres and cloud in…

13 September 2023 - Just like July's uptick, the slowdown was again driven primarily by food prices. Per the data from the GSS, food inflation fell from 55% in July to 51.9% in August.

13 September 2023 - After raising KES 500 million ($5 million) in a privately placed debt issuance earlier this week, Lipa Later has revealed that it has received approval to raise funds from the general public in the United States.  What this means is that investors…

13 September 2023 - Meta, the parent company of Facebook and other platforms, is diving headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) as it announces significant plans to create a powerful AI chatbot that can compete with OpenAI's impressive models. Meta'…

13 September 2023 - Sticky Keys is a handy accessibility feature that lets you use keyboard shortcuts by pressing one key at a time, instead of all together. For instance, if you wanted to open the Task Manager, you could press Control, Shift, and then Escape one…

13 September 2023 - With over 150 million users in the United States, social media juggernaut, TikTok, is embarking on a groundbreaking journey that could redefine the way we shop online. Following months of testing, the platform is officially integrating e-commerce…

13 September 2023 - This article will guide you through three essential aspects of KRA PIN: verifying a KRA PIN, obtaining a KRA PIN and retrieving a forgotten KRA PIN. Read now:

13 September 2023 - For *Botshelo, a 23-year-old unemployed accounting graduate, InDrive has become so valuable for him as a driver that he is no longer interested in job-hunting.

13 September 2023 - According to data by Deloitte, 51% of surveyed SMEs indicated they had encountered strong interest from customers in making payments with a card, showing the potential of a solution like WigWag in facilitating such payments.

13 September 2023 - The Biashara loan is a key component of the larger Hustler Fund Personal Loan Product. Here we outline the divisions of the Hustler Fund loan and how to go about your application. 

13 September 2023 - Cloud adoption is rapidly increasing in Africa, with no slow-down in sight. World Wide Worx research indicates that 69% of companies in eight African countries plan to increase their cloud spend in 2023. Andrew Cruise, Managing Director of Routed…

13 September 2023 - Cisco Talos Intelligence Group, among the world’s leading commercial threat intelligence teams, has unveiled its Q2 2023 report, spotlighting prevalent attacks, targets, and notable trends. The report underscores the persistent challenge of…