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Kenyan website launches e-commerce programme for mothers
MumsVillage, a parenting website for expert advice and online community support in Kenya, announced the launch of the MumsVillageShop. Aimed at becoming a one-stop-shop for mum and baby products MumsVillageShop reflects the changing preferences of consumers to shop online in…
Action-adventure game, Judgement releases worldwide
Judgement, the latest video game from Japanese developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and executive producer Toshihiro Nagoshi, released worldwide on 25 June 2019. The game was released in Japan on 13 December 2018. Both Toshihiro Nagoshi and Ryu Ga Gotoku…
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T-Systems drives digital skills development for young South Africans
In its quest to address the issue of skills for the digital era and youth employability, T-Systems South Africa (TSSA) has been using its Nation Building Initiative to drive digital skills development and employment opportunities for young people. The latest…
Seacom set to explore fibre opportunity across Africa
Seacom is a submarine communications system that launched Africa’s first broadband submarine cable system along the southern and eastern coastlines in 2009. The company has now set its sights on expanding its communications systems across more territories in Africa, due…
Mobile operators in Ghana report over 2,000 fibre cuts in 2019 alone
Ghana’s mobile industry has undergone more than 2,000 incidents related to fibre cuts in just the first half of 2019. Data released by the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications shows ‘2,000 incidents of fibre cuts and 600 incidents of theft at…
Two Kenyan teams win $100,000 in Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge
Kenya’s Solar Freeze and Illuminum Greenhouses are the winners in Cisco’s Problem Solver Challenge. Solar Freeze was the first runner up, winning $75,000, and Illuminum Greenhouses was the second runner up, winning $25,000. Both projects are from the Jomo Kenyatta…
Sextortion is one of top four types of e-mail phishing threats-Cofense report
“Your device has been compromised with malware. We’ve stolen passwords or other personal data. We’ve been watching you and have webcam footage from visits to dubious sites. Pay up in Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency and your secret is safe.” These…
TymeBank CEO resigns
TymeBank CEO Sandile Shabala is stepping down from the position, according to a statement issued by the company on Tuesday, 25 June 2019. Shabalala held the CEO position for almost 3 years. TymeBank is South Africa’s first fully digital bank…
afriQloud launches in Uganda, 15 African countries to follow in 2020
BringCom, in partnership with science and technology investor, Imprimatur Capital, and European edge cloud software company, GIG Technology, have unveiled afriQloud. Launching in Uganda, afriQloud aims to provide customers with an innovative and secure cloud service. Hans van Linschoten, CEO…
Namola launches Namola Plus and Namola Panic Tracker
After the success of its free safety app, Namola has launched Namola Plus with added features and benefits as well as the Namola Panic Tracker. The Namola Plus will include all the same features of the free app, with new…
Egyptian operator deploys AI for unbanked subscribers
fonYou has announced that it reached an agreement with a mobile operator in Egypt to deploy its iCarrier Data platform for the distribution of hyper-personalized airtime, data bundles and other carrier products. iCarrier Data is a platform that enables…
Trend Micro launches new channel programme in Sub-Saharan Africa
On Monday, 24 June 2019, Trend Micro Incorporated unveiled its new channel partner programme for the Sub-Saharan Africa region. With this programme, reseller partners will be able to access a host of benefits to fast track channel enablement and provide…
Hello Paisa makes it to Inclusive Fintech 50 club
International money remittance and digital banking provider, Hello Paisa has been selected from over 400 hopeful applicants and placed among the globe’s top 50 fintechs. The judging panel consisted of industry experts across venture capital, banking, fintech and other sectors.…
Multi-service vehicle app launched in East Africa
The first multi-service vehicle booking app, HudHud, has been launched in Somalia, Somaliland and Kenya. HudHud will allow commuters in these regions to order multi vehicles on one platform. In collaboration with technical partners, HudHud enables improved transportation modes and…
Huawei’s Mate X foldable smartphone is coming to South Africa
Vincent Pang, Western European President of Huawei, said in an interview with techradar that the company’s Mate X foldable smartphones are set to be released no later than September 2019. “It’s coming in September – at the latest,” said Pang.…
Multinational clients to benefit from Vodacom Business Africa’s strategic repositioning
Vodacom Group announced a strategic repositioning of its Vodacom Business Africa operations that will result in three separate share purchase agreements involving its enterprise businesses in Nigeria, Zambia, Angola, Ghana, and Cote d’Ivoire. Subject to various regulatory and statutory body…
