Safaricom loses legal battle over Bonga Points expiry rule
Kenya’s High Court has rejected Safaricom’s bid to reinstate its Bonga Points expiry policy, ruling it unconstitutional and a violation of consumer rights.
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Ethio Telecom accelerates automation for businesses
The telco is working with its partners to provide digital solutions to over 10,000 merchants, with the goal of improving operational efficiency.
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US IT giants strengthen 10,000 African SMEs with digital skills
The initiative, Skills for Business, intends to provide SMEs with practical tools to succeed in an increasingly digital environment.
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SC Ventures taps tech to close Africa’s funding gap
The organisation is leveraging data from mobile wallets and will collaborate with financial institutions to underwrite loans for educational purposes.
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Cameroon discusses national AI strategy
Yesterday, government officials and stakeholders gathered in Yaounde for two days of national discussions on the country's artificial intelligence future.
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Japanese start-up SORA eyes Africa’s health-tech
This comes as the company recently raised $4.8 million to advance climate and health solutions in the continent.
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More woes for MultiChoice as Ghana orders 30% price cut
The government pointed out that it is its responsibility to respond to Ghanaians' concerns about high DSTV prices and outdated content offers.
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EFT Corp assists Kenyan SACCOs develop payments platform
A pilot programme and product co-design sessions are scheduled to begin in Q3 2025.
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Kenya RTGS system extends hours in push for 24/7 digital economy
The Central Bank of Kenya has expanded the operating hours of its national payment system to 12 hours a day starting July 1.
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UNPD works with China to build innovation hub for Africa
The hub will act as a collaborative platform for co-creating digital solutions, strengthening institutional and human capacity, and promoting South-South collaboration.
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Nigeria, Japanese consortium to establish a $51.2m start-up hub
The project consists of two main parts. The first phase is valued $11.2 million, and the second phase is worth $40 million.
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Orange, Huawei push 5G expansion in Egypt
The companies said the launch of 5G seeks to improve user experiences while also generating new business models and smart ecosystems in areas such as smart cities.