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Africa By Region

A look at African ICT News regionally

Events

Unveiling the Future of Retail: New Speakers and Topics Revealed for Digital Retail Africa 2025

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The highly anticipated Digital Retail Africa 2025, the continent’s premier event for retail innovation, engagement, and experience, is set to take place on 30 January 2025 at the CTICC in Cape Town. Organised by IT News Africa in partnership...
Mining & Energy

Ignite Power Secures $15M Investment to Transform West Africa’s Solar Energy Landscape

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Ignite Power has secured $15 million in senior debt financing from Afrigreen Debt Impact Fund (“AFRIGREEN”), a leading renewable energy investor focused on Africa, for its subsidiary Westa Solar, which specializes in commercial and industrial (C&I) solar energy. This...
FinTech

Nigeria: Stablecoin Payments Startup Secures $3million Funding

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Juicyway, a leading payment startup using stablecoin technology to transform cross-border payments connecting people and businesses to the global economy, has launched out of stealth mode and announced a $3M pre-seed round led by P1 Ventures, with participation from...
People

The 5 Most Challenging Job Roles to Fill in South Africa

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2024 has seen a significant surge in demand for tech, data, and analysis professionals. Jessica Tandy, Executive Director at Bizmod, says that going into 2025, it is crucial that companies budget for attracting and retaining the right talent, especially...
FinTech

The future of insurance in Africa rests on embracing technological advancements

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With the insurance landscape ever evolving, it is becoming increasingly crucial for insurance companies to embrace innovative technological advancements that introduce convenience, enhance customer engagement, and redefine marketing strategies to stay competitive. Africa’s population remains largely underserved by traditional insurance...
Cybersecurity

Morocco, Egypt Lead Northern Africa’s DDoS Attack Rankings

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As Northern African nations continue their rapid digital transformation, this expanding connectivity can be viewed both as a vital enabler and a vulnerability. As such, countries such as Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, and Morocco are witnessing a marked increase...
FinTech

Crypto Industry Giants Collaborate to Expand USDC & Digital Asset Ecosystem

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Circle Internet Group Inc. and Binance have announced a new strategic partnership at Abu Dhabi Finance Week that will increase USDC adoption and support the development of the global digital assets and financial services ecosystem. With the growth and global...
FinTech

Yango, Yabx, and COFINA Team Up to Launch In-App Lending in Côte d’Ivoire

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Yango Côte d’Ivoire, a subsidiary of Yango Group, has partnered with COFINA, a prominent mesofinance institution, and Yabx, an embedded finance platform, to introduce the "Driver Cash Advance" service. This innovative digital lending solution offers Yango’s partner drivers immediate...
Cybersecurity

Ethiopia Faces the Most Cyberattacks in Africa

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Check Point Software Technologies, a cyber security solutions provider, has released its threat index, emphasizing the growing sophistication of cyber criminals. The report highlights the swift ascent of Androxgh0st, now integrated with the Mozi botnet, as it continues to...
Events

Education App Triumphs at 2024 FNB App of the Year Awards

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The 2024 FNB App of the Year Awards have once again recognized the top performers in South Africa's app development community. The event honored apps that are changing lives, industries, and businesses nationwide at a lively ceremony in Johannesburg that...
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Ethiopia Inaugurates First Stock Exchange

Ethiopia has officially inaugurated its first stock exchange in almost five decades. On January 10, 2025, Prime Minister Abiy...
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