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Latitude59: How Tallinn's start-up ecosystem is inspiring innovation in Cape Town
Latitude59 is widely regarded as one of Europe's most influential start-up and technology events, attracting thousands of innovators, investors, and policymakers each year to discuss digital transformation, sustainable technology, and global collaboration.
Oct 211 min read
Liquid launches innovative digital portal tailored for Zambian SMEs
The tool is designed to equip SMEs in the Southern African country with digital resources they need to compete, grow, and thrive in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.
Oct 201 min read
Tech firms collaborate in Kigali to boost Africa's surging mobile user base
By NhlaNhla Muthe The event wiill examine ways to improve Africa's growing position in the global digital economy. Africa's mobile market is predicted to grow to 700 million unique customers by the end of the decade, and technology leaders and industry experts are visiting Rwanda this week for MWC Kigali 2025. The summit, held by the GSMA from October 21 to 23 at the Kigali Convention Centre and inaugurated by Rwandan President Paul Kagame tomorrow, will examine ways to impro
Oct 201 min read
Breaking Boundaries: How MTN Group achieve 300m connected users
On Wednesday, the pan-African telecom service provider invited leaders from Africa's diplomatic and governmental sectors for its annual Ambassadors Appreciation Dinner, when the milestone was announced.
Oct 202 min read
Exploring impact of AI anchors Empire Partner Foundation Tech Week
The week-long workshop will train young people how our AI-powered solutions can simplify work, solve problems, and open up new prospects for your company.
The offer to like-minded youth people is still available for a week of creativity, learning, and interaction.
Oct 132 min read
Kenya’s Ruto joins AI revolution with Master’s programme enrollment
Ruto confirmed his enrolment while speaking at the launch of Phase One of Konza Smart City's infrastructure. The President underlined the government's commit-ment to extending access to affordable, technologically advanced higher education.
Oct 132 min read
Ralph Mupita urges Africa to shape its own AI future
MTN Group’s Ralph Mupita has called on African governments, academia, and industry to accelerate investment in homegrown AI systems and infrastructure. With nearly 300 million subscribers, MTN is backing initiatives like Nigeria’s N-ATLAS and AI-driven platforms Ayoba and Chenosis to ensure Africa shapes, not just consumes, the AI revolution.
Oct 132 min read
Introducing LemFi: A game changer for African migrants sending money home
In a game-changing move for Africa’s global workforce, LemFi’s “Send Now, Pay Later” innovation uses artificial intelligence to merge credit and remittances, ensuring migrants can support loved ones across 30 countries without waiting for the next paycheque.
Oct 122 min read
Ricoh SA unveils new strategy to boost partner-led growth initiative
By Staff Writer Dean Richards, CEO of Ricoh South Africa, says the company is placing accredited business partners at the centre of its...
Oct 62 min read
Yellow Card: The African fintech rising to global prominence
Yellow Card, a pan-African fintech company, has been recognized as a finalist in the Payments Category at the inaugural Money Awards.
Oct 61 min read
Empowering African start-ups, researchers with Meta's Llama impact grant at UNGA80
By Nhlanhla Muthe Meta has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s digital future with the 2025 Llama Impact Grant, empowering local...
Sep 272 min read
TikTok navigates USA ban with strategic Oracle partnership
After months of uncertainty, China’s ByteDance has handed control of TikTok’s U.S. operations to a consortium led by Oracle, Silver Lake, and Andreessen Horowitz, averting a potential shutdown that ensures the app continues to connect creators and users without interruption.
Sep 182 min read
Bayobab appoints Mohamed Bassit to head communications
With over 25 years’ experience, Bassit will drive the expansion of Bayobab’s communication platforms across Africa and beyond.
Sep 182 min read
Rethinking public-private partnerships for Africa’s trade future
Africa stands at a turning point. Home to nearly a fifth of the world’s population but responsible for less than 3% of global trade, the continent continues to punch below its weight.
Sep 183 min read
Ethiopian expatriates in UAE enjoy hassle-free remittance channel with Botim
Botim’s tie-up with the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia promises faster, safer, and more affordable money transfers for the diaspora, supporting both families and Ethiopia’s growing economy.
Sep 112 min read
Orange, Synamedia partner to power Africa’s streaming boom
Orange’s extensive CDN footprint in Africa and Synamedia’s Quortex Switch platform promise faster, more reliable streaming for millions...
Sep 103 min read
SAS urges African insurers to embrace bold AI strategies for future success
SAS warns that as generative AI (GenAI) quickly reshapes the insurance industry, the sector in Africa must prioritise governance from the start to prevent costly trust gaps and regulatory failures.
Sep 102 min read
Ghana's digital transformation journey: progress amidst ongoing challenges
Minister George highlighted Ghana's five critical policy areas: connectivity for productivity, skills at scale with gender inclusion, digital finance, robust trust frameworks, and strategic technology procurement.
Sep 42 min read
Payments in Africa: Instant, integrated and inclusive
Africa is building momentum in intra-continental trade, driven by regional payment systems and integration frameworks.
Sep 43 min read
Airtel Uganda sees robust H1 growth driven by data revenue with $55.8m profit
Airtel Uganda’s first-half results for 2025 show a 14.7% rise in its customer base to 17.9 million and a 30.4% jump in data revenues.
Aug 282 min read
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