Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Linux Foundation launches Tazama to curb fraud

The open-source programme will monitor bank activity and detect fraud and money laundering in real-time.
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i3 backs 29 African health-tech start-ups

Selected start-ups will receive personalised introductions to clients to help with commercialisation and impact, as well as a $50,000 award.
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Jun 23, 2023

Non-profit CREST discounting cyber fees for African SMEs

The CREST accreditation provides distinction for the industry's security professionals.
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Gender inequality and access to smart mobility, Fintech across Africa

Research shows low-end phones and lack of payment interoperability exclude more women than men in terms of access to finance systems.
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Jul 14, 2020

GSMA launches mobile money interoperability test platform

Organisation states that in Africa over 50.7 million new registered mobile money accounts were opened in 2019-20 alone.
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Jun 21, 2017

'Silicon Valley-style' investment leads to missed opportunities in East Africa

 Village Capital report finds investment is concentrated in just a few companies, investors consider DFS companies to be risky.
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Jul 25, 2014

Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa University honours Bill Gates

Microsoft founder awarded a honorary degree for his humanitarian efforts in Africa.