Emerging Technologies

Vodacom's XLink targets Africa's remittances market

In an effort to increase financial inclusion in Africa, the company says it has launched a new cross-border payment solution, XLink Send.
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Masiyiwa's Foundation offers 200 scholarships to Zimbabweans

This year, the billionaire said the Foundation is looking for 200 of Zimbabwe's brightest minds with high ethical principles and standards.
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Malawi trains girls in STEM and ICT skills

The five-week ICT training program seeks to provide young women, particularly those from marginalised groups, with basic digital skills.
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Airtel Business pays a courtesy call to Smart Zambia

The parties discussed how they could potentially collaborate together to develop digital infrastructure to improve e-government services.
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4 Mar

Kenya strengthens tech links with Ericsson, Malaysia.

Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo met with Malaysian and Ericsson representatives at the ministry's Nairobi offices on Monday.
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24 Feb

Mindware moves into East Africa with an office in Kenya

The new office, located in Nairobi's Westlands Business District, provides strategic closeness to vendors, partners, and key stakeholders, according to the company.
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Ericsson, Comsol push private 5G at African Mining Indaba

The conference presented an opportunity for discussions about Ericsson Private 5G solution to enhance connectivity and operations in the African mining.
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Don't fear AI expert urges Africa to adopt the tech

Nithen Naidoo feels the goal is for Africans to understand that AI is something to be welcomed, and that technology presents valuable opportunities.
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17 Feb

WiSolar offers base pay for Nigerian partners

WiSolar will use Ecobank Nigeria's digital payment infrastructure to provide payouts to its network of Partner Merchants.
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14 Feb

Hexnode enhances UEM suite to promote education in Africa

The firm added ChromeOS management to its UEM suite, allowing African educational institutions to simplify student device management.
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Africa's voice cannot be ignored on AI

South Africa believes Africa should take an active part in the ongoing development of artificial intelligence technology.
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13 Feb

Webb Fontaine advances Benin's customs digitisation project

According to the firm, the Webb Customs initiative has already yielded promising results, with 44 of the country's 49 customs offices implementing its technology.