Alibaba

BCX to launch Africa’s first Alibaba data centre in October

The first data centre will be launched in South Africa, with Mozambique scheduled for December.
Samuel Mungadze
1:30
Jun 27, 2023

Jack Ma-backed business competition announces 50 finalists

The top 50 finalists have been selected from 20 countries across 13 different industries, led by agriculture, education and training, and healthcare.
1:40
Mar 6, 2023

Africa’s Business Heroes competition is back

ABH conducts a continent-wide search with its partners for 10 outstanding, mission-driven entrepreneurs.
3:50
Nov 11, 2022

Alibaba’s 2022 11.11 Global Shopping Festival Facilitates Quality Growth for Brands and Merchants

This year’s 11.11 featured over 290,000 brands from over 90 countries and regions across 7,000 product categories.
4:30
Sep 17, 2020

Alibaba Cloud Digitalizes Sports Events with More AI Solutions

Cloud technologies revolutionize sports entertainment bringing new experiences to fans, organizers and broadcasters
5:10
Sep 17, 2020

Alibaba Debuts Cloud Computer, Delivery Robots at Cloud Computing Conference

Cloud-native intelligence products accelerate customers’ digital transformation
2:40
Nov 18, 2019

Jack Ma Foundation dishes out cash to African 'netpreneurs'

Alibaba founder Jack Ma awards R15 million in prize money to 10 entrepreneurs from across the continent.
6:00
Sep 11, 2019

Jack Ma provides valuable lessons for Africa's ICT leaders

Jack Ma retired yesterday, leaving the Alibaba building after two decades. Analysts say African entrepreneurs and ICT leaders.
3:40
Jan 31, 2019

How will 'unfriendly' China respond to Africa's cryptocurrency opportunity?

BitPesa executive shares her view on the Asian country's current stance and what needs to change.
2:30
Nov 29, 2018

Google winners look to impact Africa

Anti-corruption, career guidance and public safety feature strongly among competitor offerings.
2:30
Nov 22, 2018

MTN Uganda announces US$270,000 start-up fund

Operator also gives third-party access to its Mobile Money Access Programming Interface.