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Solar inverters can support households and businesses in towns and cities whose own power supplies are vulnerable to frequent national grid outages. That’s according to Karl Skare, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at d.light, the global provider of transformational household solar products and affordable finance for low-income households. National grid failures continue to disrupt households and business across Sub-Saharan Africa. On average, African companies experience nine blackouts per month, highlighting the scale of the problem and the resulting disturbance to business continuity. “Blackouts disrupt people’s daily lives and businesses, and impede economic development and growth,” said Karl. “They are set to increase…

Swedfund is committing €40 million to the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), a company of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), managed by Ninety One. The investment will address infrastructure gaps in Africa, the Levant and South and Southeast Asia by supporting projects that elevate climate action and support inclusive and sustainable development.Africa is the most energy-deficient continent, home to 75% of the global population lacking access to electricity. In Asia and the Pacific, over 350 million people have limited electricity access, while 150 million lack it entirely, according to the Asian Development Bank. This deficit extends beyond energy,…

(Kayode Babarinde, Executive Director, Africa Blockchain Institute.)  From voting online and using digital prescriptions; to a single piece of personal I.D. database, including health, tax, and police records; Its economy is bound to tech, its government is digital, and most services in the country either are or can be provided electronically – in fact, it’s nearly impossible to overstate the extent of Estonian digitisation. Estonia has become a global pioneer in digital transformation. Located in Northern Europe, with a total population of about 1.3 Million people. Estonia has become a global pioneer in digital transformation, inspiring other countries to embrace…

Ethio telecom and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have initiated a strategic discussion on financing Ethio telecom’s digital transformation initiatives, a move that will further enhance Ethiopia’s digital economy and expand Africa’s broader digital transformation. Recognizing this shared vision, H.E. Mr. Solomon Quaynor, Vice President of the Private Sector, Infrastructure, and Industrialization Complex at AfDB, along with Dr. Leandre Bassole, Deputy Director General for the East Africa Region, and the bank’s senior management team, visited Ethio telecom for a high-level strategic meeting. The discussions were led by CEO Frehiwot Tamru and focused on the company’s ambitious journey towards realizing a…

Africa’s exploding population presents huge growth opportunities; A world-class digital payments ecosystem will be fundamental to that, write Moment CEO Joel Yarbrough and MultiChoice Africa Group Executive Head Delivery & Operations Craig Coetzer Africa is an exciting, vibrant and creative place to do business. But make no mistake, it has its challenges. Currency devaluation, political instability, and service disruptions are endemic. Africa is not for sissies, as the saying goes. In navigating those challenges, relationships matter. It’s not so much about throwing money at a problem, it’s about investing time, building trust, meeting with partners and regulators, and understanding each…

Mobile payment platforms like Mpesa are reshaping the entire online casino scene, offering secure, seamless and accessible financial transactions for players across Kenya and beyond. With easy deposits and withdrawals, punters no longer have to visit a physical casino or carry legal tenders. The convenience of digital payment has led to the skyrocketing popularity of online casinos nationwide. Launched back in 2007, MPesa has ended up becoming an integral part in the casino ecosystem all thanks to it’s reliability and convinience. The system allows you to deposit and withdraw money securely and quickly. With all these features, services like M-Pesa…

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Kenya could earn billions of dollars from the global market in carbon credits but needs to finalise the regulations needed to achieve that potential, according to speakers at Diamond Trust Bank’s Sustainability and Economic Forum. Despite being the first country in Africa to enact Kenya Climate Change Act in 2016 to help tackle climate change, it amended the law in 2023 to include carbon markets and published the first set of regulations in May 2024. Speakers at the 4th DTB Economic and Sustainability Forum in Nairobi said there is still some work to be done to realise the opportunities in…

By Antony Muchiri In recent years, the digital space in Africa has undergone a significant transformation, powered by increasing internet penetration, widespread smartphone adoption, and a burgeoning middle class eager for convenience. At the forefront of this digital revolution is the rise of Super Apps in Africa—all-in-one platforms that serve multiple functions and cater to diverse user needs. This article explores the dynamic growth of Super Apps on the continent, their potential impact on various sectors, and the challenges they face. What Are Super Apps? Super Apps are multifunctional application platforms that integrate a myriad of services catering to users’…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries, including digital marketing, by enabling marketers to create targeted, engaging, and effective campaigns. Last week Google Ads introduced a suite of new AI-powered tools that enhance creativity and performance, such as advanced reporting, AI-powered image editing, generative AI for asset creation, streamlined access, and seamless integrations with creative platforms. These tools empower marketers to uncover hidden insights, unleash their creativity, accelerate content creation, simplify their workflow, and expand their creative network. These new features build upon the foundation of Performance Max, providing marketers with even more tools to unleash their creativity and drive results.…