News

[South Africa] Ninety One lists on the JSE

03-18-2020 | 09:33:31
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) announces the primary listing of Ninety One Limited and the secondary listing of Ninety One Plc on its Main Board.

[Kenya] Nuts and oil processing company Exotic EPZ goes solar with REDAVIA

03-18-2020 | 09:22:38
REDAVIA, a global market provider of cost-effective, reliable, and clean solar power for businesses, has signed a lease with Exotic EPZ LTD, an international nuts and oils processing and export company.

Hong Kong fintech company EMQ expands global reach into Africa

03-18-2020 | 09:19:30
EMQ, a global financial settlement network, has announced its footprint expansion into Africa.

[South Africa] Government issues travel advisory following State of National Disaster declaration due to COVID-19

03-18-2020 | 08:54:00
The Minister for International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa has issued a Travel Advisory in light of the announcement by the Government declaring a State of National Disaster due to COVID-19 pandemic.

[Nigeria] IITA, Bells University of Technology ink deal to establish agricultural incubation hub

03-18-2020 | 06:40:00
IITA and Bells University of Technology (BUT), Ota, Ogun State, have signed an agreement to join forces on various aspects of agripreneurship development.

[South Africa] SA Taxi hails automated lending in the cloud as driver of 25% loan growth

03-18-2020 | 06:38:20
SA Taxi, a financier of over 10 percent of South Africa’s minibus taxi fleet has introduced FICO’s cloud-based decision management solution to drive lending growth of 25 percent.

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated announces new appointments and changes on its board

03-18-2020 | 06:37:00
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, ETI, the Lomé-based parent company of the Ecobank Group, has announced two new appointments and changes on its Board of Directors.

Absa deploys Africa’s first conversational AI powered virtual banking assistant

03-18-2020 | 06:35:00
Absa Group Limited's subsidiaries outside of South Africa have selected and deployed KAI, Africa's first Conversational AI powered virtual banking assistant.

TECNO Mobile unveils Sony's first 64mp smartphone camera to Africa

03-18-2020 | 06:30:00
Global premier mobile phone brand TECNO Mobile is changing the world of smartphone cameras in emerging markets once again with the upcoming launch of its smartphone CAMON 15 series.

Nigeria, Ghana smartphone markets in good shape, COVID-19 casts dark shadow in West Africa, IDC

03-18-2020 | 06:21:00
Nigeria's smartphone market grew 5.3% quarter on quarter in Q4 2019, according to the latest figures from global technology and consulting services firm International Data Corporation (IDC).
 
Features

[Column] Nteranya Sanginga: Africa’s locust outbreak exposes need for crop science on all fronts

03-18-2020 | 06:42:47
Behind every farmer dealing with a crop pest is a scientist who has supported them by developing better seeds, crop protection methods and apps to identify weeds.

[Startup Interview] Mathias Pwol, CEO, Fresh From The Farm Agric World Ltd, Nigeria

03-17-2020 | 13:22:45
Fresh From The Farm Agric World Ltd is a Nigeria startup that buys agricultural produce from farmers and supplies them to retail stores and markets. The CEO and founder Mathias Pwol explains.

[Startup Interview] Stanley Njeru, CEO, Buyer Logistics Limited, Kenya

03-17-2020 | 13:05:02
Stanley Njeru is the CEO of Buyer Logistics Limited, a Kenyan-based startup offering freight forwading, custom clearance, warehousing and motor vehicle importation services.

[Column] John Woollam: Remote working in the wake of coronavirus pandemic

03-17-2020 | 12:06:48
With the coronavirus pandemic declared a national disaster in South Africa, businesses need to consider how they are going to maintain normal operations if employees are quarantined, or asked to stay home.

[Column] NJ Ayuk: Opportunities for African oil producers post OPEC+

03-17-2020 | 09:34:00
Sometimes it is easy to forget how interconnected human lives across the globe have become.

[Column] Lee Naik: Rediscovering humanity in a tech world

03-16-2020 | 13:06:54
From the Black Mirror series to the recent Terminator sequel, Hollywood keeps showing us pessimistic visions of the future.

[Column] Wandile Sihlobo: What South Africa’s bumper maize harvest portends for export market

03-16-2020 | 13:04:21
Amid the news flow of the coronavirus, there have been some positive developments on South Africa’s maize production front.

[Column] David Lupafya: Mobile network operators can drive the revival of agricultural sector

03-12-2020 | 13:10:00
The telecommunications industry is set to become an increasingly pivotal player in ensuring digital solutions are harnessed to boost productivity and competitiveness for the agriculture sector.

[Column] Stella Nordhagen: Empowering women throughout the food supply chain

03-12-2020 | 06:12:00
Over the past decade, there has been growing focus on empowering women in agriculture - and with good reason.

[Column] Andy Papastefanou: eSignatures- A modern system of agreement

03-12-2020 | 05:55:00
In the digital age, the world is innovating at an exponential rate. As 4IR drives digital transformation, electronic signatures are becoming ever more prevalent. Now the question arises; how does one prove consent?