India commits $2 million to boost digital financial inclusion across Africa
August 3, 2023
The Indian government will contribute $2 million to the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI), housed and managed by the African Development Bank , affirming its commitment to help break down barriers to the growth…
Flapmax Partners with Intel to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation in Africa
August 1, 2023
Flapmax has announced its strategic partnership with Intel to foster AI innovation and drive economic empowerment in Africa. The collaboration will provide technology access, training, mentorship, and funding opportunities to entrepreneurs in emerging markets, starting…
Kenyan Start-Up Aifluence Receives Audience Favorite Award at 2023 CEMEA Visa Everywhere Initiative
July 28, 2023
The Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) finals of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) recently took place, showcasing innovative start-ups and fintech companies from various markets. Among the winners, Nigerian-based Drugstoc emerged…
Ad Dynamo by Aleph Appoints José Gonsalves as Managing Director for East Africa
July 27, 2023
Ad Dynamo by Aleph has named José Gonsalves managing director for East Africa. Gonsalves will oversee the digital workstreams, deliverables, and management of Ad Dynamo by Aleph’s suite of platforms and networks. Ad Dynamo by…
Adapting to Thrive: Small-Scale East African Retailers
July 27, 2023
Millions of small, independent shops in East Africa will need to look at diversifying, digitizing, and even partnering for growth in response to a challenging and rapidly evolving landscape. These cornerstones of neighbourhoods undeniably form…
Madica Bolsters Africa's Tech Sector with Key Appointments
July 25, 2023
Madica has announced the strategic appointments of Rose Odengo and Brenda Wangari. The new appointments strengthen Madica’s commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and innovation in the tech sector across the continent. Odengo’s extensive wealth of experience and expertise will…
Love Island UK Season 10 to stream on Showmax
July 23, 2023
Season 10 of the reality TV phenomenon Love Island is coming first to Showmax from the UK, with episodes 1-9 landing on Friday, 21 July, and subsequent episodes dropping every Friday. So pack your suitcase and swap…
Sama welcomes the Government of Kenya's commitment to addressing BPO operating barriers
July 22, 2023
The Government will work tirelessly to maintain Kenya’s competitiveness as an ideal destination for ICT-based export-led labour services; the State Department for Information Communications Technology (ICT) and Digital Economy Principal Secretary Eng John Tanui has…
Huawei to scale youth digital skills training with upgraded DigiTruck
July 22, 2023
Huawei has upgraded the internet on its DigiTruck to 5G as it seeks to increase the internet speeds and numbers of youth who can benefit from training on digital skills, aiming to reach at least…
