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How to Start Selling Your Products on Jumia
E-commerce is the marketplace of the future and if you haven’t already taken advantage of selling your products online you might be missing out on a world of revenue opportunities. Jumia, is a purely Pan-African technology company that is built…
Chipper Cash Launches AI Verification Suite Chipper ID
Chipper Cash, a financial services company serving over five million customers, has launched Chipper ID, an AI-powered suite of verification services, tailored to solving industry-wide customer onboarding and compliance issues in the African market. Chipper ID has been designed to…
Key Government Officials Set to Join the Digital Government Africa Summit
Digital Government Africa stands as the official ministerial pan-African summit, in perfect alignment with the ongoing implementation of national electronic government plans across the continent. This concerted effort underscores the commitment of African countries to establish robust digital government infrastructures,…
Kernel Visa Solution Makes Accepting Card Payments in Africa Easy
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 method of payment among banked customers, following the…
The Energy Loom: Crafting Africa’s Green Transition with Precision
The call for a green revolution is no longer a distant echo; it’s the resounding demand of the present. Much like an artisan weaver poised before a complex loom, the world faces the task of crafting a grand tapestry of…
Crypto-Powered Cross-Border Payments in Africa: A Key Driver for Trade and Inclusion
Africa is a continent with immense potential for economic growth and development, but also faces significant challenges in facilitating trade and financial inclusion. One of the major obstacles is the lack of efficient and affordable cross-border payment systems, which hampers…
SanlamAllianz Provides Insurances and Financial Services in 27 African Markets
Sanlam, Africa’s largest non-banking financial services provider, and Allianz, one of the world’s leading insurers and financial services providers are pleased to announce that they have received regulatory approvals for the joint venture that will create the leading Pan-African non-banking…
FSD Africa Investments Commits $19.5M to Boost Climate Resilience in Africa
FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), the investing arm of FSD Africa, announced its decision to invest $19.5 million in support of climate adaptation and climate-aligned infrastructure projects in Africa and to promote the continent’s resilience to climate change. Commitment to Partnering…
Kaspersky Appoints New General Manager for Africa
Kaspersky announced the appointment of Andrew Voges as the new General Manager for Africa.  Given the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the rise in ransomware attacks, and the need for the protection of IT assets in the continent, Voges’ immediate objectives will…
Rising Cybersecurity Threat Calls for Strategic Realignment in the Public Sector
Africa’s Cybercrime landscape is a cause for great concern. In Interpol’s latest African Cyberthreat Assessment Report clearly indicates the rising threat of cybercrime for governments. The rapid advancement and interconnectivity of technology is a breeding ground for complex attacks and…
MTN Emphasizes Cameroon as Key Market for Group Portfolio at BRICS Summit
MTN Group CEO, Ralph Mupita, held a crucial meeting with Cameroon Prime Minister, His Excellency Joseph Dion Ngute, during the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg. The focus of the discussion was on highlighting the significance of Cameroon within MTN Group’s portfolio.…
Senegalese Power Plant Opts for Wärtsilä Long-Term Service Agreement
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a long-term service agreement for two years with ContourGlobal, a global energy provider based in the U.S. The agreement covers the company’s Cap des Biches power plant in Dakar, Senegal. The plant dispatches power to the national…
Reimagining the Digital Future of South Africa With Redington
The technology aggregator has established its presence in the rapidly expanding South African market and aims to reimagine the possibilities with technology in multiple sectors touching daily lives of South Africans. Redington, the leading technology integrator and innovation powerhouse, is…
6 Ways Google is Using AI to Improve Lives in Africa
Africa is experiencing rapid growth in digital innovation. An increasing number of tech startups, innovation hubs, and initiatives that aim at leveraging technology to address various challenges and create new opportunities are on the rise. The use of AI, its…
Canon Set to Transform Egypt’s Multimedia Landscape
Canon Central and North Africa announced the successful conclusion of the Canon Multicam Show in Egypt, an embodiment of its unwavering commitment to delivering innovative and technology-driven imaging solutions to customers across the African continent. Building upon the resounding success…
R781 Billion Gender Funding Gap for Women Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa
In Africa while women make up 58% of self-employment and contribute about 13% of the continent’s GDP, there is a gender funding gap in sub-Saharan Africa of US$42 billion (±R781 billion), highlighting the gender imbalance in support for women entrepreneurs.…
