Africa
- Aug- 2020 -13 August
Tanzanian Startup, Kilimo Fresh Wins the 2020 MEST Africa Challenge
On Wednesday evening, MEST Africa announced Kilimo Fresh from Tanzania as the winners of the 2020 MEST Africa startup challenge…
Read More » - 12 August
The 6th Edition of Africa Code Week Launched With New Developments
In recognition of the United Nations’ International Youth Day this week, the sixth edition of the Africa Code Week (ACW)…
Read More » - 7 August
The 2020 Ecobank Fintech Challenge Finalists Announced
Ecobank on Thursday announced the finalists for their third edition of the ‘Ecobank Fintech Challenge’. The 10 finalists emerging from…
Read More » - 5 August
Affordable Smartphones in Africa Can Guide the Quantum Leap to 4G
With mobile connectivity now integral to the modern economy, a key part of any national development programme must be digital…
Read More » - Jul- 2020 -28 July
4 Ugandan Entrepreneurs Emerge Finalists for the “Africa’s Business Heroes” Competition
Four Ugandan entrepreneurs have been selected as finalists for the Africa Business Heroes (ABH) competition; a flagship philanthropic program/competition established…
Read More » - 25 July
African Development Requires Technology Partnerships, says Experts
Technology offers the best opportunity for Africa’s advancement, and African countries have the right to choose which countries and companies…
Read More » - 24 July
Airtel, World Remit and Mukuru Partner to Extend Digital Money Transfer Services Across Africa
In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, telecom operator, Airtel Africa has partnered with global digital money transfer service…
Read More » - 1 July
Application Entry for the Sixth AppsAfrica Innovation Awards Opened
Corporates and established ventures or startups who have launched services in at least one African market are called to apply…
Read More » - Jun- 2020 -28 June
MTN Uganda Recognized as Most Admired Telecom Brand, as Parent Company Announces a Milestone of 100M Active Internet Users
Telecommunication firm, MTN has been recognized by Brands Africa as the most admired African brand in Uganda based on spontaneous…
Read More » - 14 June
Sudan embraces digital payments to build a more inclusive economy
As part of its vision to transform its economy, Sudan announced a new commitment to accelerate the transition from cash…
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