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 foodstuff, Copia has become a trusted name for Kenyan...
Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Register Now for a Healthier Africa
As we stand at the cusp of a healthcare revolution in Africa, the 8th Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2023 is set to be the epicenter of change. Scheduled for November 29 and 30 at the renowned Gallagher Convention Centre in...
Liquid Dataport, is excited to announce its partnership with VIPNET, a privately owned corporate Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Côte d'Ivoire.
Through this collaboration, Liquid Dataport will leverage VIPNET's infrastructure to offer ISPs and Enterprise customers access to Liquid's complete range of services, including its extensive pan-African network and innovative...
In collaboration with the Free State Department of Health, Vodacom has launched two digital health solutions to enhance medical care in public hospitals.
The initiative aligns with the government's tech-driven commitment to prioritize citizens, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce medical malpractice risks.
Evah Mthimunye, Managing Executive for Vodacom Central Region,...
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the company behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT, has been dismissed by the board of directors due to disagreements over the direction and ethics of artificial intelligence (AI) development. Bloomberg and The Information reported the news on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
Internal conflicts linking Altman's...
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will implement new advance payment notification (APN) requirements on 1 December. The changes, will serve to combat illicit cashflows, will impact all import payments valued at R50 000 and above.
What is an APN?
An APN is an application made by an importer to give...
If you possess a Google account that has remained inactive or unsigned for at least two years, it is advisable to log in promptly. Google has declared that commencing December 1, 2023, it will initiate the deletion of inactive accounts as part of a new policy aimed at safeguarding...
FBS, a prominent online trading platform, has received the esteemed title of "Most Reliable Forex Broker 2023" from the International Finance Expo. This recognition underscores FBS's commitment to delivering secure and trustworthy financial services to its 27 million clients across 150 countries.
Established in 2009, FBS prioritizes earning the trust...
Swoop Funding, a global leader in business funding solutions, proudly announces its official launch in South Africa, supported by industry leaders Sage and Enterprise Ireland. This strategic expansion signifies a significant step in Swoop's commitment to addressing social, political, and economic challenges in the nation. With a mission to...
It has been discovered that the underbanked in the informal sector in South Africa amounts to more than 19 million individuals. Apart from this, the informal sector generates up to R260 Billion per year.
In a panel discussion hosted by Payfast, to kick off the launch of their 2023 annual...
MediaTek, a global fabless semiconductor company powering nearly 2 billion connected devices annually, has partnered with Digit to offer affordable 4G smartphones to Vodacom customers.
The collaboration aims to make modern 4G/LTE smartphones accessible to millions in South Africa, Egypt, and Tanzania who still use 2G devices.
“Africa’s mobile network operators...
MTN's Fintech business is delighted to announce the appointment of Patrick Attoungbre as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Fintech Côte d'Ivoire, effective November 2023. In this capacity, Patrick will spearhead MTN's Fintech business in Côte d'Ivoire, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion.
With nearly two decades of...
The Beatles were revived once again through the release of a new song, produced by AI. Artificial intelligence was able to recreate an old song, by combining parts of an old recording while also improving its audio quality.
While this sounds exciting and opens up opportunities in the creation of...
In a recent endeavor to enhance global collaborations, AfriLabs, the leading innovation-focused organization in Africa, embarked on a diplomatic mission. The delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu.
This strategic meeting aimed to delve into the future of the...
Intelsat in collaboration with Africa Mobile Networks (AMN), has successfully deployed over 3,000 rural base satellite antennas across multiple African countries since 2018. This initiative has ushered in new telecommunication services, benefiting more than 8 million people.
AMN, a consortium of companies specializing in the construction, ownership, operation, and maintenance...
Liquid C2, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Google Cloud in Africa. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on November 10, 2023, signaling the commencement of this impactful collaboration. This partnership is a significant milestone for Google Cloud as it expands...
