MasterCard ramps up Fintech platforms in Malawi, Zimbabwe
BancABC is the first Zimbabwean bank to issue a debit and credit card that will enable Zimswitch and MasterCard local and international payments respectively.
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Appzone Group launches new blockchain solution
Launch of Zone forms the foundation of company’s plans to build out Africa’s first decentralised payment network.
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The data conundrum facing South African businesses
Dell Technologies, partners release details of the Data Paradox Study including that 58% of South African businesses believe they are data-driven, but only 11% are prioritising data’s use across the organisation.
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Online child sexual harm reaches ‘unprecedented’ levels
WeProtect Global Alliance’s threat assessment finds child sexual exploitation and abuse online is increasing at an alarming rate.
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eSwatini monarchy wages war on social media
Mobile network operators ordered to switch off access to social media sites.
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African tech start-ups must put social impact before profit
Investors increasingly search for start-ups that score high on environmental and social ethics, as conscious capitalism gains momentum in Africa’s tech industry.
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Botswana’s tech innovators get Orange backing
CEO reaffirms telco’s commitment during an announcement of winners of the Orange Social Venture Prize.
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US$500k earmarked to bolster financial services delivery in Nigeria
African Development Bank Group and MTN pen grant agreement to study women’s access to financial services.
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Intelsat Announces Planned Retirement of Stephen Spengler as Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer Stephen Spengler has decided to retire as CEO upon the Company’s emergence from its financial restructuring process and the naming of a successor.
NetApp Expands Hybrid Cloud Solutions Portfolio to Unlock Best of Cloud
New Hybrid Cloud Updates Fuel Digital Transformation, Enabling Organizations to Optimize Operations for Cost, Scalability, Agility and Speed
NetApp Simplifies and Speeds Digital Transformation for Customers Through Deep, Industry-Leading Public Cloud Relationships
NetApp ONTAP is the only storage and data management software now available natively in the top three public clouds, enabling organizations to build a hybrid multicloud data fabric
Dubai Sports Council (DSC) Signs an Exclusive Technology Partnership Agreement with Tecnotree
Tecnotree Moments is a unique new technology platform that will enable the monetization of Over-The-Top (OTT) services for digital service providers, accelerating growth in their markets.
Leading South Korean Furniture Manufacturer Empowered to Focus on IT Modernization Goals After Switching to Rimini Street Support
ENEX selects Rimini Street to leverage Company’s high-quality support and local expertise; plans to redirect its annual maintenance cost savings toward updating its IT infrastructure
Silver Lake Acquires Grupo BC from L-GAM
Invests with Founding Shareholders and Management Team to Support Organic Growth and Accelerate M&A Roadmap for Iberia’s and Latin America’s Leading Mortgage Management, Legal and Digital Services Provider
Milliken & Company Acquires Encapsys, LLC
“Moving the needle on sustainability requires big thinking and powerful collaborations. We’re thrilled to welcome Encapsys to Milliken,” said Halsey Cook, president and CEO for Milliken & Company.
Digital Check Introduces New TellerScan TSX40 Check Scanner for International Markets
The new device includes several new features from the “enhanced” SmartSource Elite series models, such as an automatic cleaning mode and ID card capture.
Deel Raises $425M in Series D Funding to Continue Transforming the Future of Work
This new funding round was led by US-based Coatue, with partners Rahul Kishore and Lucas Swisher leading the deal.
NTT: CEOs Say People and the Planet Are Becoming More Important in Business
The research confirms that post-pandemic people and the planet rather than solely profit are becoming increasingly important for organizations of all sizes.
Nexign Completed Campaign Management Solution for Middle East Telecom Operator Zain Kuwait
Marketing Campaign Management System is a BI-integrated solution for diversified campaigns management during the customer lifecycle.