The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) collaborated with stakeholders to underscore the transformative potential of technology in reshaping higher education for sustainable development during the 2024 UNESCO Forum on Higher Education in Africa: A Driver for Sustainable Development. Held in Nairobi from December 10 to 12, the forum was part of celebrations marking the African […]

Sanari Capital, a South African private equity firm founded by women and majority Black-owned, announced on December 12, 2024, the successful closing of its Sanari 3S Growth Fund, raising approximately $80 million (R1.5 billion).  This fund aims to drive technology-focused growth across Africa, targeting mid-market companies that are founder-run or family-owned. Read also: Klasha, Lianlian […]

Airtel Networks Zambia Plc and Zambia Information Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA) have commenced a collaborative awareness campaign about the collection and disposal of electronic waste. As part of this initiative, refuse bins will be placed in each of the 61 Airtel stores nationwide. On Wednesday’s campaign launch, Elliot Kabalo, Manager of Standards and Electronic Networks […]

Access Bank has acquired Bidvest Bank in South Africa with R2.8 billion ($159 million) days after expanding to Malta. This follows the regulatory approval by the Malta Financial Services Authority and the European Central Bank on December 10 for Access Bank to open a bank in Malta. “We are pleased to announce that Access Bank […]

The 7th Annual Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has been officially announced to hold February 12 and 13, 2025. This event is a significant gathering for tech leaders, startups, and investors across Africa and beyond. The announcement was made on Thursday, highlighting the summit’s continued growth and pivotal role in fostering innovation and investment in African […]

Ubuy, a prominent e-commerce company, on Thursday unveiled an innovative tool that enables users to place orders directly over WhatsApp. Users may now use one of the world’s most popular messaging apps to express their product wants, simplifying purchasing. By leveraging WhatsApp, Ubuy is making cross-border shopping more accessible and convenient for its users. Read […]

The Technology Service Providers Association of Kenya (TESPOK) has announced the opening of a new peering Point of Presence (PoP) at iXAfrica Data Centres’ NBOX1 facility, a significant move to improve Internet connectivity across East Africa. The partnership, revealed on Tuesday, marks a key step in enhancing regional network efficiency. iXAfrica solidifies its position as […]

Ivory Coast drivers now have access to in-app loans of up to 300,000 CFA ($500), according to a statement released by the taxi-hailing operator Yango on Wednesday. The announcement claims that the in-app loan is made possible by a collaboration between Yabx, an embedded finance platform that creates credit profiles for thin/no file customers, and […]

Africa must close the digital divide and leverage technology to drive socioeconomic growth, according to Percy Chinyama, National Coordinator of SMART Zambia. “Africa still relies heavily on Western countries for IP address allocation, which is a significant concern.” Chinyama made the statement while fielding questions at the ongoing 56th edition of the Southern African Development […]

Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) electric train services were disrupted on December 4, 2024, due to a nationwide power outage. The incident, which occurred at approximately 10:00 am East Africa Time (EAT), affected three trains operating on routes between Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, and Dodoma. According to the Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC), the disruption lasted […]

Google announced the appointment of Kabelo Makwane as its new Country Director for South Africa on December 5, 2024. This strategic move is pivotal for the tech giant as it seeks to bolster its presence and influence in one of Africa’s most dynamic digital markets.  Makwane will officially assume the role on January 6, 2025, […]

On December 4, 2024, OX Delivers unveiled a significant $163 million agreement to enhance its electric vehicle operations in East Africa. This partnership marks a significant step for the UK-based e-mobility startup, as it aims to enhance trade across the Global South by establishing its first franchise in the region.  Read also: Ghana, Gambia partners […]

Yasiri is an innovative educational consultancy connecting international students with affordable study programs abroad. Founded in 2023 and based in Cotonou, Littoral, Yasiri aims to simplify the admission process for students seeking quality education without the financial burden often associated with studying overseas. The consultancy provides a range of services tailored to meet the unique […]

The National Examination Council  (NECO) has expanded its global reach by accrediting additional institutions based outside Nigeria. NECO’s acting director of public relations Azeez Sanni, in a statement on Saturday, said that the approved schools are located in Equatorial Guinea and Niger Republic. Last year, the Nigerian examination body authorised a few locations in the […]

Ghana has entered an agreement with the Gambia through the collaboration of Ghana’s Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), and the National Communications Authority (NCA) to implement the ECOWAS Free Roaming initiative. This program seeks to lower the cost of telecommunications services for persons travelling between Ghana and The Gambia thereby enhancing […]

Ariika announced on Wednesday a $3 million investment to expand throughout MENA (Middle East and North Africa). Ariika will strengthen its footprint in the $20 billion home and décor sector with its Series A extension round backed by Beltone Venture Capital and Citadel International Holdings. According to Ariika, the capital comes at a time when […]

Teraco, a leading provider of interconnection platforms and vendor-neutral colocation data centres in Africa, has officially commenced construction on its JB7 hyperscale data centre at its Isando Campus in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, South Africa. The new facility, with a capacity of 40 megawatts (MW) of critical power, will significantly enhance Teraco’s role in Africa’s digital ecosystem. […]

TikTok on Wednesday announced the deletion of 360,000 videos in Kenya, making it the tenth African nation to experience a crackdown as the video-sharing app adopts stricter measures to enforce guidelines. This brings the total videos deleted across 10 African countries to over 12 million in the second quarter of 2024. The recent media report […]

Moroccan investment company Al Mada Ventures has acquired control of the agritech business YoLa Fresh, according to a statement released by Morocco’s Competition Council on October 3. Aiming to simplify Morocco’s scattered fresh produce supply chain, the acquisition gives Al Mada Ventures, a firm committed to supporting technology innovation in Africa, a powerful role in […]

A network of 171 phoney accounts on X (previously Twitter) was exposed on November 12, 2024, as trying to steer the next Ghanaian elections. Automated bots created these accounts to spread false information and control online conversations. The announcement raises concerns about electoral integrity as Ghana prepares for a critical election. The Ghana Commission for […]