Africa Data Centres has opened a world-class 10MW data center in Lagos
Africa Data Centres (ADC), the continent’s largest network of interconnected, carrier- and cloud-neutral data center facilities, has opened its new…
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Fleeti, a Senegalese fleet management startup, has raised $1.1 million to improve fleet management in Africa
Fleeti, a Senegalese fleet management startup, has raised $1.1 million in a seed round headed by Newfund, Groupe Clim, Janngo,…
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Experts advices on how companies can survive the instability of the Nigerian economy
Prof. Pat Utomi, a political economist and management specialist, and professionals in the integrated marketing communication industry have urged businesses…
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African Tech Vision opens applicaations for female-focused mentorship programme
African Tech Vision, an entrepreneurial and mentorship initiative to encourage the growth of female-founded firms, is now accepting applications. The…
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Why does AI require African input?
Once upon a time, artificial intelligence (AI) was the stuff of science fiction. However, it is becoming more common. It…
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Online payment fraud to increase by 208% amid the Black Friday season
In the run-up to Black Friday, there was an increase in phishing assaults that looked like e-payment pages. From September…
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PraxiLabs founder named winner of Africa’s Business Heroes 2021
The winners of Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) 2021 were announced during a virtual live Grand Finale, with the top ten…
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Sabi, a Nigerian B2B marketplace, earns $6 million in a bridge round and extends to Kenya
Sabi, a B2B marketplace, has announced the completion of a $6 million bridge round to support its continuing rapid expansion…
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Mytherapist, a Nigerian startup, uses technology to provide mental healthcare services
In an age when the internet has become a go-to forum for many people to express themselves, the issue of…
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FintechNGR Hosts 2021 Edition of World Fintech Festival, Nigeria, with CBN and NITDA Discuss Digital Economy
The Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR) organized the World Fintech Festival (WFF), Nigeria, on November 11, 2021, in collaboration with…
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WhatsApp is planning to add message reaction feature for users
WhatsApp is said to be iterating on the rumored message reactions functionality. This has previously been discovered, and it appears…
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Apple is rolling out a new self-service repair program in early 2022
Apple has announced that a new self-service repair program for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models would be available…
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OnePipe, a Nigerian financial services company, raises $3,500,000 to enhance its operations
OnePipe, a Nigerian fintech startup, has acquired $3,500,000 in seed funding to expand operations throughout Africa, bridge financial gaps, and…
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Burkina Faso extends its ban on mobile internet access in the face of widespread uproar
Burkina Faso’s government has prolonged the countrywide ban on mobile internet access for another 96 hours. This comes just days…
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SA Startup Mojapay Unveils Digital Banking Platform
MojaPay, a South African fintech firm, has released a new app with the goal of changing the way people pay,…
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Absa is Equipping Over a Thousand Staff Members Across Africa With Cloud Computing Skills
According to Absa Group, its cloud incubator effort is on track to exceed its objective of teaching 1,500 staff employees…
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African female entrepreneurs need to learn from high-impact mentors
Aside from money, African female entrepreneurs want access to high-impact mentors who are eager to share their network and teach…
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The South African government intends to bring internet access to all homes by 2024
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, South Africa’s Minister of Communications, says the government is considering plans to ensure that all South Africans have…
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Targeted Malware is Proliferating in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria
According to the newest danger landscape trends data from internet security firm Kaspersky, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria are experiencing…
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Inventor of First AR System Says Metaverse Could Pose More Harm Than Social Media
With major tech shifting toward virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), making room for the metaverse, there is a…
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IBM will launch a massive digital upskilling drive in South Africa
IBM has announced a new massive commitment and global plan to provide new skills needed for tomorrow’s jobs to 30…
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Airtel Africa’s developer portal aims to broaden digital payments via APIs
With its upgraded Airtel Africa Developer Portal, Airtel Money, the mobile money platform, is driving greater efficiency for businesses to…
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MNT-Halan in Egypt successfully deploys proprietary core banking system software
MNT-Halan, Egypt’s leading fintech ecosystem, has announced the successful launch of Neuron, the proprietary core banking software that it developed…
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Kaoun, a Tunisian fintech startup, has updated its Flouci payments app with new features
Kaoun, a Tunisian fintech startup, has added new features to its payments app Flouci as a result of its participation…
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AfriTech StartupBootcamp and Telecel are now accepting applications for the second ASIP accelerator
Startupbootcamp AfriTech and Telecel Group have opened applications for the second edition of the Africa Startup Initiative Programme (ASIP), which…
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The cryptocurrency market has plummeted as a result of reports of an Indian government ban
Following reports that the Indian government may ban cryptocurrency, the crypto market price charts were drenched in red on Wednesday,…
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Twitter will combine shopping and livestreaming and will collaborate with Walmart to test a new feature
Twitter and Walmart are collaborating to launch an online shopping initiative via livestreams. The latest feature will allow users to…
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Asilimia, a Kenyan fintech, raises $2 million in a pre-seed round with plans to extend loans to MSMEs and expand in East Africa
According to data from Kenya’s bureau of statistics, informal businesses power the country’s economy, accounting for 33.8 percent of GDP…
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NITDA donates computers to students and children with special skills
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 2021 Universal Children’s Day, many students returned home with…
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Busha, a Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange, raises $4.2 million in a seed round.
Busha, a Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange, has raised $4.2 million in seed funding to expand across Africa. Busha, which was founded…
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