ChitChat, a leading African social commerce platform, has launched a new remittance feature enabling users to send and receive money seamlessly across 13 countries worldwide. The new feature, released on Monday, November 4, enhances the platform’s existing financial services. It allows users to access cross-border transfers directly within chat conversations. It is supported by a […]

Kotani Pay, a licensed on-ramp and off-ramp service provider, is expanding its operations into Rwanda and Uganda. This is a significant step in enhancing digital payment accessibility across East Africa.  The fintech company announced the expansion via X on Wednesday, October 30: “Exciting news! Kotani Pay has expanded its on-ramp and off-ramp services to Rwanda […]

Kisumu City is set to host Kenya’s inaugural E-Mobility Youth Skills Forum and Motor Show from November 1–3, 2024, with a central theme, “Accelerate to Green.” The event aims to engage Kenyan youths in the green technology and electric mobility sectors, covering topics such as reducing emissions, transitioning to green energy, and advancing EV innovations […]

Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Jean De Dieu Uwihanganye, joined influential diplomatic and global leaders at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2024 opening ceremony, signalling Rwanda’s commitment to the global tech landscape. Held on Monday, October 28, at Marina Bay Sands and hosted by Enterprise Singapore, SWITCH 2024 brings together over 300 […]

According to a research released this week by the Global System for Mobile Communication Association (GSMA), 76 percent of Ethiopians still lack access to mobile Internet. The results showed that the majority of people without mobile Internet access reside in places where mobile networks are available. According to the report, closing the gap is essential […]

Nigeria has formed a strategic alliance with Switzerland through the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Innovation Park, led by Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology. In a statement released on Saturday, Dr Felix Ale, Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National Space Research Development Agency, announced and shared details […]