Africa Data Centres Starts Construction on a 12MW Solar Farm in Cape Town
April 8, 2024
Africa Data Centres and DPA SA have broken ground on their solar farm in the Free State; The first phase will see power getting wheeled to its CPT1 facility; The second phase will see power being…
Applications are Now Open for the Visa Everywhere Initiative 2024
April 8, 2024
The Visa Everywhere Initiative 2024 is now accepting applications for individuals who want to showcase their innovative fintech startups. This can help the startups gain recognition and build credibility. This year’s edition will be at…
Africa tipped on strategies to accelerate AI adoption across the continent
April 8, 2024
With the growing appreciation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the world, African governments, policymakers and industry stakeholders have been urged to collaborate to advance AI governance and drive adoption across the continent. Speaking during the…
Ghanaian HealthTech, Rivia, Acquires SaaS Company Waffle
By Brand Spot
April 5, 2024
Ghana-based health tech leader Rivia, announced today the acquisition of Waffle, a Ghanaian SaaS company specializing in software for small and medium-sized businesses. The acquisition is expected to accelerate the digitization of Rivia’s network of…
Infinix Named No. 6 in Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024, Asia-Pacific Sector
By Brand Spot
April 5, 2024
Infinix has been recognized as the sixth most innovative company in the Asia-Pacific region by Fast Company in their prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024. This acknowledgment highlights Infinix’s unwavering…
Pezesha Receives $500,000 Technical Assistance Grant from US Development Finance Corporation
April 5, 2024
Pezesha, the digital lending infrastructure for Small & Medium Businesses, has received a $500,000 technical assistance grant from the U.S. Government’s Development Finance Corporation. This support will help Pezesha leverage data science, machine learning and…
Applications are Open for the Africa Tech Startup Forum Accelerator by Africa Development Bank
April 5, 2024
The Africa Tech Startup Forum is now officially accepting applications. This a Market Access and Acceleration program that is designed to prepare, train, expose, and connect tech ventures with opportunities. The program happens both virtually…
How Non-UK Casinos Promote Safe Gaming in Kenya
By Brand Spot
April 5, 2024
The African gambling sector is rapidly developing, and Kenya is one of the primary target markets for numerous international operators. The industry revenue within the country is projected to reach $99.6 billion, while over 57%…
Watu Credit Commits Ksh 1.3 Billion to Accelerate Kenya’s Efforts to Transition to Electric bikes
April 4, 2024
Watu Credit has committed Ksh 1.3 billion to help kenya’s transition to electric bikes. The company revealed this last week following the release of the first draft of the Electric Mobility Policy that seeks to…