MTN Uganda upgrades network to boost connectivity
With Uganda's digital economy growing, MTN says its infrastructure investment is crucial in closing the connectivity gap.
Phathisani Moyo
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Kenya police detain fintech hacker nabbed in $378K cyber heist
Kenyan authorities have detained a 26-year-old man accused of orchestrating a $378 000 cyber-crime against fintech company JamboPay.
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Internet Society announces peering fellowship
Applicants must have at least three years of Internet experience and be based in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, or Asia-Pacific.
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AXIAN backs PayTic's $4m seed round to fuel fintech expansion
PayTic, founded in 2020, is transforming the payment operations sector by offering automated reconciliation solutions.
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Financial inclusion not just a buzzword, says Mukuru boss
Bongani Zamchiya revealed he intends to promote the Mukuru Wallet among the company's three million Zimbabwean clientele.
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Ethio Telecom launches second EV charging station in Addis Ababa
The telco has rolled out its second ultra-fast EV charging station in Addis Ababa, marking a significant step in supporting the country’s growing electric vehicle ecosystem.
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Internet Society appoints Yogesh Khanna as new MD
The new MD will oversee global operations, strategic initiatives, and programme execution to support the organisation's 2030 strategy.
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UN calls for bold action to harness AI's potential in Africa
The UN has offered an ambitious vision for Africa, stating that artificial intelligence has the potential to infuse $2.9 trillion into the economy by 2030, pulling millions out of poverty and emphasising the importance of unified governance approach.
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First AI factory set to transform Africa's digital future
The inaugural Global Artificial Intelligence Summit in Rwanda has sparked interest about plans to build Africa's first AI factory.
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Egyptian startup raises $10m to transform AI-driven data centres
InfiniLink, a Cairo-based semiconductor startup, has raised $10 million in seed funding to develop its optical data connectivity technology for AI-driven data centres.
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AfCFTA challenges innovators to tackle cross-border trade barriers
Young African innovators aged 18-35 are invited to submit digital solutions for cross-border trade challenges, with the chance to win funding, mentorship, and partnerships.
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Africa to shape its own AI future at Kigali Summit
The Global AI Summit, which will take place in Kigali next month, will bring together policymakers, and tech leaders to explore Africa's strategic approach to AI.
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MasterCard partners Ethio Telecom to boost financial inclusion
The two firms are joining forces to expand digital financial services in Ethiopia, leveraging the Telebirr platform to enhance financial inclusion.