Emerging Technologies

Nigeria, Morocco tie up to plan electric vehicles production

The partnership intends to improve local manufacturing skills and technological competence while decreasing dependency on imported vehicles.
Samuel Olomu
0:50
Thursday

Namibia advocates for tech to combat climate change

The region, which includes 16 countries, is one of the most severely affected by global climate change.
2:00

Janngo Capital closes $78m second fund

With this fundraising, Janngo Capital says it becomes Africa's largest venture capital firm dedicated to advancing gender equality.
1:20

SA’s antitrust body halts huge fibre transaction

In a statement issued yesterday, the Competition Tribunal stated that the proposed deal was rejected after relevant industry consultation.
2:40

Standard Bank, Volante team up to transform African payments

Africa’s largest bank moves payments infrastructure to Volante’s cloud Payments as a Service platform, transforming client experience and accelerating ISO 20022 adoption.
2:10
28 Oct

SEACOM provides colocation, IP transit services with Equinix

According to the company, the new service offering also addresses Africa's growing need for cloud computing and cloud-based services.
1:30

Africa urged to take control of its AI sovereignty

A senior executive urged Africa contribute to global frameworks for AI development, rather than passively accepting frameworks developed by others.
1:30
21 Oct

Nigeria partners Ericsson to unlock 5G potential

The two are set to establish a framework of cooperation on 5G technology development, deployment, and innovation.
1:20
21 Oct

Nigeria's NATCOMS calls for a 10% tariffs increase for telcos

The organisation noted that, despite rising operational expenditures over the last 11 years, there has been no equivalent increase in tariffs.
2:00

ADB, MasterCard launch an alliance to digitise agriculture

Over the next ten years, the project aims to provide 100 million Africans and businesses with digital access to essential services.
1:30
Oct 4, 2024

Cameroon’s AgricFresh wins Camtel’s Blue Tech Challenge

All winners will be handed gadgets, mentorship/training, cash prizes, and national recognition during Camtel's 25th anniversary celebrations.
1:20
Oct 4, 2024

Chipper, Stellar, MoneyGram deepen financial inclusion in Africa

Powered by the Stellar platform and MoneyGram's retail network, Chipper Cash users 'can now enjoy more ways to interact with their money', says the company.