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 […]

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated and Nium, a global fintech business that specialises in cross-border payments, have partnered strategically to provide real-time payment capabilities in 35 African markets. The agreement, which will enable 35 Sub-Saharan African nations to have access to smooth, effective international transactions, was signed last week by the Group CEO of Ecobank, Jeremy Awori […]

Starting December 1, all payment service providers in Ethiopia are required to adopt the Standard for Interoperable QR Code Payments as mandated by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE). This directive aims to unify the various QR payment codes currently in use, ensuring that all providers align with the central bank’s guidelines to create a […]

Tatenda Mavetera, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Information, Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services (ICTPCS) has denied plans by the government to license WhatsApp group administrators with a fee ranging from $50 to $2500. The statement, which was released on Saturday, is in response to media reports suggesting that the minister allegedly directed WhatsApp group administrators to […]

Safaricom’s profit in Ethiopia plunged by 17.7 percent to KES 28.1 billion, down from KES 34.1 billion, according to the company’s half-year financial report released on Thursday. As one of Africa’s leading telecom operators,  the decline in profit for the half-year that ended September 30, 2024 was largely attributed to the depreciation of the Ethiopian […]

Truecaller’s board of directors has appointed Rishit Jhunjhunwala as the new CEO of the company, reshuffling positions to allow co-founders, Alan Mamedi and Nami Zarringhalam take a backseat on running the company. Truecaller’s co-founders, Messrs Mamedi and Zarringhalam, are transitioning from their operational roles within the company, according to a statement on Wednesday.  Read also: Truecaller […]

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 […]