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Binance Moves into Retail Space through Cryptoconvert’s partnership with Pick’n’Pay
As the digital payment revolution gains momentum, Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange, is over the moon to announce its partnership with CryptoConvert which will see its users able to make payments cashless, contactless, and incredibly secure at all Pick n Pay…
South African Corporate Social Investment Grows to R11.8b in 2023
South African companies spent an estimated R11.8 billion on corporate social investment(CSI) in the 2023 financial year, according to corporate responsibility consultancy Trialogue’s latest research findings. The spend reflects an 8% nominal and 1% real increase from R10.9 billion in…
Unlocking Financial Inclusion: USSD Technology in African Mobile Money
In the ever-evolving landscape of mobile technology, one innovation has stood out as a catalyst for financial inclusion in Africa: Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD). This technology, while sounding technical, plays a crucial role in powering mobile money transactions, particularly…
Safeguarding the Future: Nigeria Signs AI Safety Agreement along with 17 other nations
On November 1, Nigeria, along with 28 other nations, signed the historic Bletchley Declaration, marking a pivotal moment in global efforts to shape the responsible development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This landmark agreement, reflects a shared vision among…
Members of APSA gather to Advance Retirement Security for all Africans
Pension sector supervisors and regulators from all over Africa converged yesterday and today at Serena Hotel Kampala, to discuss ways of extending pension coverage to more citizens around the continent. This will be the 4th Annual Conference of the African…
Keeping the Lights On: FNB Reinforces ATMs with UPS for Seamless Service Access
FNB plans to improve the operational resilience of its ATM network across the country by installing Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems in over 1,000 standalone ATMs, allowing customers to access services during power outages. The first phase of the project…
Global PC Market faces Third Year of Decline
The global PC market continues to face headwinds and setbacks, causing revenue and shipments to remain below the levels seen in the past years. With inflation crumbling consumer purchasing power and the excess inventory, the downward spiral is set to…
Kenyan NPO launches Initiative to help High-Growth Founders Scale
Kenya| Endeavor Kenya, a non-profit organization that supports high-impact entrepreneurs, has launched its inaugural cohort-based initiative for high-growth founders, the ScaleUp Program. The program will identify ten high-growth ventures based in East Africa and support them with the network and…
Black Friday Success Despite Economic Strain
South Africa’s headline inflation rate increased by 0.5ppt to 5.9% in October and is underpinned by the rising fuel and food inflation. The core inflation eased to 4.4% from 4.5%, although this was also more than what was expected. This…
MTN Partners with Accenture and Genesys to elevate Customer Experience
MTN, Africa’s telecommunications service provider, is elevating customer experience through partnering with global consulting firm Accenture and customer experience solutions provider Genesys. This initiative aims to redefine customer care for MTN’s subscribers by leveraging cloud-native solutions and advanced AI capabilities…
6 ways payment technology has revolutionized opportunities for companies
It doesn’t matter whether a company is a small to medium-sized enterprise or a large corporation, or where it’s based, we are all now operating in a global economy. Irrespective of the size of an enterprise, its location, or its…
How to Fortify Email Security in 2023 and Beyond
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, email security remains a paramount concern in 2023 and beyond. With the proliferation of digital communication, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of emails is essential.  Securing Email in 2023 and Beyond To bolster email…
Telegram goes offline in Kenya: Civil Society Organizations Demand Answers
In a nation where the right to access information and communicate freely online is considered fundamental, recent events have brought to light a concerning development. Telegram, a popular messaging application, has reportedly been intermittently inaccessible for more than a week…
Kenya’s Popular Offline E-commerce Platform: Copia’s Innovative Approach
Copia has emerged as a game-changer in Kenya’s retail landscape, introducing an innovative approach that seamlessly bridges the gap between offline and online commerce. With a customer base of two million and a focus on household items, electronics, and packaged…
5 Food Savings Savvy Shopping Apps Transforming Your Grocery Budget
In a world where technology continually evolves, savvy shoppers are turning to innovative apps to make their grocery shopping experience not only efficient but also cost-effective. These apps leverage various technologies to offer cash back, discounts, and exclusive deals, helping…
Countries with the Most Expensive Internet
Connectivity is the fuel of modern society, and its availability, reliability and affordability is everything when it comes to the way just about anything and everything operates. The more we move into a digital economy, and technology begins to infiltrate…
