Emerging Technologies

Oracle to onboard 1000 Moroccans to develop new tech

The new employees will develop Oracle’s cloud and AI solutions for global export.
Samuel Mungadze
2:10

Joanna Govender honoured for African tech advocacy

The Empire Partner Foundation CEO scoops the 2024 Global Recognition Award for her efforts to use technology for social impact.
1:40

Airtel reports losses of $89 million due to inflation

Airtel expressed concern about the Nigerian naira devaluation in June 2023 and earlier this year, as well as the Malawian kwacha devaluation in November 2023.
1:40
10 May

David Meads named Cisco VP for MEA, CIS, Romania

In the new role, Meads will be in charge of Cisco's strategy and commercial operations, and pushing for the adoption of digital technologies.
1:40

Access Bank, MasterCard partner on cross border payments

The two companies have launched a unified cross-border money movement solution, enabling users to send and receive payments to and from 150+ countries.
3:10

Nigeria scoffs at Binance's bribery allegations

The Nigerian Ministry of Information and National Orientation dismissed bribery allegations as Binance's well-coordinated public relations operation to repair its tarnished reputation.
2:00

Lesaka buys payment platform Adumo for $85m

The purchase price will be paid in the form of shares of Lesaka common stock  and $12.5 million in cash.
1:20

Koosh Panday joins Africa SAP User Group's board

The senior executive has an MBA and has received substantial training in several SAP modules, including SCM, SAP Ariba Contract Management, and SAP SRM.
2:00
7 May

IBM taps AWS cloud to reach 18 African countries

In a deal with AWS, IBM has expanded software availability to 92 countries through the AWS Marketplace, including a plethora of nations across Africa.
1:30

CMC Networks launches a cloud solution to bring Africa to the edge

The company says its cloud solution helps local and international businesses to enter and expand across African markets, by overcoming data sovereignty laws.
2:00

Amazon makes African debut

Amazon.co.za announced that South African businesses of all sizes can use Amazon to sell their products to customers across the country.
1:10

Nigeria seeks alliance with Sweden to strengthen digital economy

Nigerian minister held meetings in Stockholm with the Swedish minister of international development cooperation and foreign trade, as well as executives from the private sector.