MTN’s tech evolution: Leading Africa’s digital transformation beyond telecoms by Ibukunoluwa Bankole August 23, 2024 0 MTN Group, a telecommunications powerhouse in Africa, has embarked on a transformative journey to redefine itself as a technology company....
Absa boosts IT spend by 14% to lead digital banking in Africa by Ibukunoluwa Bankole August 22, 2024 0 Absa, one of South Africa's big four banks, has significantly ramped up its investment in technology, with IT spending increasing...
Zambia welcomes first blockchain phone with Phēnix X launch by Ibukunoluwa Bankole August 22, 2024 0 BitMobile South Africa, a leader in mobile technology innovation, has teamed up with The Device Store, Zambia's top retail chain...
Egyptian fintech Lucky raises $3M to expand credit operations, targets profitability by 2025 by Ibukunoluwa Bankole August 21, 2024 0 Egyptian fintech startup Lucky has successfully secured US$3 million in a convertible note funding round. The funding, aimed at scaling...
Women to lead the charge on innovation at African Energy Week 2024 by Ibukunoluwa Bankole August 21, 2024 0 African Energy Week (AEW) 2024, the continent's premier energy event, will take place from November 4 to 8 in Cape...
ACM 3.0: Africa Creative Market set to ignite transformation in the continent’s creative economy by Ibukunoluwa Bankole August 20, 2024 0 Africa Creative Market (ACM) 3.0, the continent’s premier creative event, will take place from September 17th to 20th, 2024, at...
Topset, Genti, others to exhibit at Ibadan’s biggest EdTech Festival by Ibukunoluwa Bankole August 17, 2024 0 The city of Ibadan is set to host an extraordinary event that will bring together some of the most innovative...
EFCC denies hacking claims, attributes X account downtime to technical glitch by Ibukunoluwa Bankole August 16, 2024 0 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified the recent unavailability of its official X account, formerly known as...
Ecobank unveils 12 finalists for 2024 fintech challenge by Ibukunoluwa Bankole August 16, 2024 0 The 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge has unveiled its 12 finalists, representing some of Africa's most promising fintech companies. They will...
Yahoo boys allegedly hack, delete Nigeria’s EFCC twitter (X) account by Ibukunoluwa Bankole August 15, 2024 0 The official Twitter account of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been inaccessible for three consecutive days, raising...