Innovations

Zambia wants tech agencies to become paperless

The technology ministry hopes to become digital and set an example for the government's initiatives to eliminate paper and improve service delivery.
Arnold Mulenga
1:20

Internet Society announces peering fellowship

Applicants must have at least three years of Internet experience and be based in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, or Asia-Pacific.
1:40

AXIAN backs PayTic's $4m seed round to fuel fintech expansion

PayTic, founded in 2020, is transforming the payment operations sector by offering automated reconciliation solutions.
1:00
Monday

Zambia reviews ICT development agenda

Zambia says the process will guide it through the future of its digital economy by identifying the needs and challenges.
1:50

MTN Group taps Meta to enhance voice, video calls

The partnership would improve the quality and dependability of voice and video calls on real-time calling apps like WhatsApp in 12 MTN countries.
1:40
Friday

Kenya's multifaceted strategy speeds digital journey

The Kenyan government says it will work with all partners and stakeholders as it seeks to strengthen its position as a global technology hub.
1:20
Friday

Nigeria critiques digital gaps, poor connectivity in West Africa

The West African country has expressed great worry over the region's weak digital infrastructure and poor interconnectivity, which limit trade.
1:40
10 Apr

Nigerian start-up equalyz AI aims to bridge the AI divide

African-centric AI platform has launched models for understanding and processing African languages.
3:00

Ahead of G20 Summit, SA pushes for an innovation fund

The minister urges participants to commit to expanding the digital innovation ecosystem across all countries.
1:20

Mozambique adopts drone tech for disaster management

The initiative will improve real-time disaster monitoring, early warning systems, and predictive flood modelling, allowing the country to prevent climate-related calamities.
2:40

Peach widens African footprint with PayDunya acquisition

The digital payment gateway company has recently agreed to buy West African payment platform PayDunya, opening fresh opportunities in Francophone Africa.
2:10

Discovery Bank enters AI lane redefines products

Discovery says digital disruption, changing consumer expectations, and the power of AI and data have completely redefined what financial services can offer.