COVID-19

Why Egypt’s Fintech ecosystem will rise above COVID-19

Fintech has disrupted the country’s banking sector and will continue doing so despite the virus, said chairperson of Export Development Bank of Egypt.
Tawanda Karombo
2:20
Apr 20, 2020

Zipline using drones to deliver COVID-19 test samples in Ghana

Company says service has improved the Ghanaian government’s ability to more quickly monitor the spread of the virus.
3:10
Apr 20, 2020

46% of world's population still offline

Response to COVID-19 could be held back because of failure to connect more people, warns World Wide Web Foundation.
1:30
Apr 15, 2020

Identigy Launches Its Citizen Journey Platform: Pandemic Response Tool to Help Governments Manage COVID-19 Pandemic Response Including Contact Tracing and Immunity Passports

The Citizen JRNY Platform will strengthen government efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, transforming its JRNY Platform to aid efforts around the world
1:40
Apr 15, 2020

Namibia’s MTC denies implementing 5G infrastructure

Company rubbishes rumour lockdown was implemented to enable towers to be erected.
1:30
Apr 14, 2020

Malawi’s govt orders reduction on mobile money fees

Authorities issue directive after country records 16 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
1:30
Apr 14, 2020

Cybercrime piles on pressure as Malawi battles COVID-19

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority expresses concern over escalating levels of phishing attacks.
5:30
Apr 14, 2020

Hytera Anti-Pandemic Solutions Help Contain the Virus Crisis

The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has affected all of us.
1:50
Apr 9, 2020

Nordson EFD Helps Medical Manufacturers Meet Growing Demand for COVID-19 Treatment and Diagnostic Devices

From ventilator sub-assemblies to diagnostic test kits, Nordson EFD is putting medical manufacturers’ needs first with rapid response and delivery.
2:30
Apr 9, 2020

Hytera Actively Participates in the Fight Against COVID-19, Helping to Prevent Cross-infections

As of April 9, 2020, more than 1.5 million people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 worldwide, according to WHO.
3:50
Apr 9, 2020

Lockdown driving up demand for mobile devices from Africa

Europe, the Middle East and other continents face a scarcity of devices occasioned by the global pandemic, according to Konga.
2:00
Apr 8, 2020

REDAVIA Delivers Free Solar During COVID-19 Crisis

REDAVIA creates a concessionary solar power program, the COVID-19 Resilience Lease, to stand by Ghanaian and Kenyan businesses.