Five African tech start-ups shine at AfricArena Summit
A total of 16 companies demonstrated their arsenal of capabilities at the event, including ideal pitching abilities, concise storytelling, pitch decks, and command of their numbers.
Lezeth Khoza
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Zoho targets SMEs in Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa
The company says it aims to empower SMEs in Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa to accelerate their digital transformation journey by providing access to enterprise-grade cloud technology solutions.
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Italian Sparkle, AI-Bawaba boost Libyan connectivity
The two aim to provide an end-to-end solution with value-added services, using Sparkle's portfolio and international footprint and AI-Bawaba's local expertise.
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Fintech, remittances anchor Africa's booming payments system
The projected growth is due to rising internet penetration and financial inclusion in Africa, as the continent rapidly takes up digital transformation.
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Somalia debuts national instant payment system
The Somali Instant Payment System is backed by the Central Bank and operates on Banking Payments Commerce's SmartVista platform.
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uMunthu Fund departs Baobab Nigeria
The exit comes after more than 12 years since the initial investment and the microfinance bank now has 38 branches in 16 states.
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Zambia pushes youth STEM uptake for 4IR
Zambia has signed partnerships with the National STEM Foundation, TEVETA, and the Zambia Federation to address skills gaps and mismatches in the country's labour force.
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AI tool to bust bias in African reporting
The Africa Bias Buster analyses text for both subtle and overt bias, assigns a score, and provides actionable suggestions for improvement, in real-time.
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Mastercard, Paymentology target SA fintechs with card offering
The partnership aims to enable the creation of card services that serve both specialised use cases and unbanked communities.
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MTC, Telecom Namibia accused of abuse of market positions
Following an investigation by the country’s competition commission, it has been alleged that, over a 10-year period, Telecom Namibia and MTC abused their dominance of the local market, and, along with NamPower, contravened network sharing regulations.
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Lagos opts for MTN Nigeria to launch MyLagos App
The App is expected to improve the urban experience in Lagos by providing real-time solutions and making it easier for people to navigate the city.
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Cyber-crime remains a persistent threat in Africa
Check Point says the cyber-attacks reflect the growing trend of exploiting legitimate platforms to bypass security defenses.
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Orange launches annual social venture prize for Africa, Middle East
The winners will receive a cash contribution of €25,000 for the first prize winner, €15,000 for the second prize winner, €10,000 for the third prize winner.