Africell to Exit Uganda, Unable to Compete with MTN & Others
Written by Luis Monzon UK-based mobile tech firm Africell announced yesterday that it was ending its operations in Uganda, where…
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M-PESA Becomes Africa’s Largest FinTech with 50-Million Active Users
By Luis Monzon The mobile money service of Kenya’s largest telco has officially reached 50-million active users across Africa, according to…
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Endeavor Nigeria unveils inaugural cohort for its ScaleUp program
Endeavor Nigeria has unveiled the inaugural cohort of entrepreneurs for its new 10-week Endeavor ScaleUp Program that aims to support Nigeria’s…
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MTN Ghana Donates $1.6-Million to Girls in ICT Program
MTN Ghana Donates $1.6-Million to Girls in ICT Program Written By Luis Monzon MTN Ghana, the Ghanaian arm of Africa’s largest…
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World Bank hints on how Nigeria can save $432,600,000 before December
World Bank hints on how Nigeria can save $432,600,000 before December Written by David Oladele The World Bank has hinted that Nigeria could…
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UCT GSB Solution Space, ayoba launch E-Track Programme for startups across Africa
UCT GSB Solution Space, Ayoba launch E-Track Programme for startups across Africa Written by TOM JACKSON Applications are now open…
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Data: The next great resource
Data: The next great resource Forget oil, gas, or rare-earth elements. In the coming years, data is set to become…
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Rwanda’s new SIM registration, Somalia’s Trade Information Portal, Cellulant’s partnership with GAINDE 2000
Rwanda’s new SIM registration, Somalia’s Trade Information Portal, Cellulant’s partnership with GAINDE 2000 Written by Victoria Fakiya Rwanda’s new SIM…
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Zip acquisition of Payflex means Africa is ripe for BNPL disruption
Zip acquisition of Payflex means Africa is ripe for BNPL disruption Writen by Tage Kene-Okafor Australian buy now, pay later…
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Nigerian government orders telcos to shut down mobile services in Zamfara to curb banditry
Nigerian government orders telcos to shut down mobile services in Zamfara to curb banditry Written by Ejike Kanife The federal…
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The eighth natural wonder of the world is getting a partnership with TikTok
The eighth natural wonder of the world is getting a partnership with TikTok Written by Conrad Onyango Kenya is turning to…
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Telegram has surpassed one billion downloads
Telegram has surpassed one billion downloads The instant messaging app, Telegram which is based in Dubai and was launched in late…
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Women Peacebuilders lead COVID-19 Prevention Efforts Across Libya Via WhatsApp and Zoom
Women Peacebuilders lead COVID-19 Prevention Efforts Across Libya Via WhatsApp and Zoom Written by Luis Monzon Separated by their country’s…
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The UN & Oracle Launch IT Skills Program for Refugees in Kenya
The UN & Oracle Launch IT Skills Program for Refugees in Kenya Written By Luis Monzon Oracle on Thursday announced that…
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APPLY: $24,000 for grab at Seedstars Digital Democracy Hackathon
APPLY: $24,000 for grab at Seedstars Digital Democracy Hackathon The hackathon is for socially committed innovators, writes Joan Aimuengheuwa Leveraging…
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e4 launches Girls in STEM programme
e4 launches Girls in STEM programme Written By Yinka Okeowo Fintech specialist e4 has announced its ‘Girls in STEM’ programme…
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Disrupt Africa to again open-source annual funding report in partnership with key VC firms
Disrupt Africa to again open-source annual funding report in partnership with key VC firms Written by TOM JACKSON Startup-focused news…
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Unitel partners with Huawei to launch a mobile money service in Angola
Unitel partners with Huawei to launch a mobile money service in Angola Unitel, an Angola-based mobile operator, has launched Unitel…
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AVCA to upskill Africa-focussed private capital professionals
AVCA to upskill Africa-focussed private capital professionals Written by Russel Ayugi The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association will…
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Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ
Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ Written by Ijeoma Ndukwe He has worked in two of the…
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eSprayMe, revolutionary event management app, goes Live
eSprayMe, revolutionary event management app, goes Live eSprayMe website and mobile application promises to revolutionize the world of event management…
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The architect behind DC’s African American history museum will design 101 hospitals for Ghana
The architect behind DC’s African American history museum will design 101 hospitals for Ghana Written by Uwagbale Edward-Ekpu David Adjaye,…
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Sanwo-Olu set to commission subsidised Cappa hub for Lagos MSMEs in Oshodi
Sanwo-Olu set to commission subsidised Cappa hub for Lagos MSMEs in Oshodi As Governor Meets Business Leaders at 7th Corporate…
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SMEs are crucial to economic growth, stability, DG NITDA reiterates
SMEs are crucial to economic growth, stability, DG NITDA reiterates Written by Yinka Okeowo Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are predominantly the…
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Konga co-CEO speaks on e-Commerce in Africa at Global Conference
Konga co-CEO speaks on e-Commerce in Africa at Global Conference Written by Yinka Okeowo Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, co-CEO of Nigeria’s leading…
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Egypt’s EYouth targets international growth after impacting 750k young learners
Egypt’s EYouth targets international growth after impacting 750k young learners Written By TOM JACKSON Egyptian ed-tech startup EYouth, which provides…
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NCC ready to implement Govt’s decision on 5G deployment – Danbatta
NCC ready to implement Govt’s decision on 5G deployment – Danbatta Written By Yinka Okeowo Following the statement by Dr. Isa…
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Here’s why Xiaomi is getting rid of Mi branding for its upcoming products
Here’s why Xiaomi is getting rid of Mi branding for its upcoming products Written by HARISH JONNALAGADDA For the last…
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Egyptian car parts marketplace Odiggo raises $2.2m expansion funding
Egyptian car parts marketplace Odiggo raises $2.2m expansion funding Written By TOM JACKSON Egyptian startup Odiggo, a digital marketplace for…
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Facebook Bringing Voice and Video Calls Back to the Main App
Facebook Bringing Voice and Video Calls Back to the Main App Written by DAVE LECLAIR Facebook has splintered chat away…
