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Liquid C2 collaborates with INOVO to offer omni-channel cloud contact centre to clients in Africa
02-06-2023 | 10:30:02
INOVO's cloud contact centre solution enables businesses to easily optimise channels, supporting processes, data and their workforce to drive efficiencies and boost the customer experience
Tingg by Cellulant transforms billing and collections for utility companies in Zambia
15-05-2023 | 14:34:29
Tingg, Cellulant's digital payments platform, is challenging Zambia's traditional bill payment method. With Tingg, individuals and businesses can quickly and easily pay their water and power bills on an app or via USSD.
Kenya's B2B E-commerce startup Wasoko expands to Zambia
11-05-2023 | 11:41:11
Wasoko has revealed plans to invest over $1 million in Zambia. The B2B retail and e-commerce made this announcement when it announced its official entry into the Southern African country.
TDF extends financing to PADDC to support Zambian SMEs supplying agribusiness and mining sectors
08-05-2023 | 07:57:13
he Trade and Development Fund (TDF) is extending a USD 2 million facility to Pangaea ADD Capital Limited (PADDC) to finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) supplying the mining and agribusiness sectors in Zambia.
MTN Zambia launches skills academy to empower youth and bridge digital skills gap
03-05-2023 | 10:45:23
MTN Group has announced the launch of its flagship MTN Skills Academy in Zambia, the first of its operations to roll out this initiative which is aimed at addressing the digital skills gap in Africa.
Global tyre manufacturer Goodyear seeks to expand to Zambia and DR Congo
28-04-2023 | 09:06:37
As part of its growth strategy, Goodyear Middle East & Africa (MEA) is actively seeking the right distributor & service provider to expand its reach within Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
HRLeverage expands into seven African countries
19-04-2023 | 14:09:37
HRLeverage, a provider of outsourcing and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) solutions, has announced its expansion into Kenya and seven other African countries, including Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Senegal, Nigeria and Zambia.
MTN Group appoints Abbad Reda CEO of Zambia
12-04-2023 | 14:48:00
With more than 20 years of experience, Abbad has successfully delivered market share, revenue, and profit growth. Abbad joined MTN Group in 2002 and has held several senior positions, including Chief Information Officer for MTN Ghana, CEO for MTN Liberia, and is currently the CEO of MTN Afghanistan.
Establishment of Special Economic Zones for the production of Battery Electric Vehicles in DRC and Zambia
12-04-2023 | 13:43:40
Afreximbank and ECA sign framework agreement towards establishing Special Economic Zones for the production of Battery Electric Vehicles in DRC and Zambia
Government of Zambia and CIMMYT strengthen ties in agricultural development
12-04-2023 | 11:17:42
Senior government officials in Zambia have embraced the rollout of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center’s (CIMMYT’s) new innovations which target smallholder farmers and agriculture-based value chain actors in the country.
Eleven Kenyan researchers selected for fellowship to enhance agri-food policies
06-04-2023 | 11:15:00
Drawn from diverse organizations including the private sector, non-governmental organizations, and government agencies, the 49 AWARD Policy Fellows hail from six African anglophone countries (Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia).
Liquid Intelligent Technologies signs MOU with Zambia to accelerate the country's digital transformation
05-04-2023 | 11:14:46
The agreement builds on Liquid's already extensive investments made since it opened its doors in Zambia in 2011. In the MOU, Liquid Zambia has committed to launching a new data centre that can respond to increasing data-hosting needs from local businesses and hyperscalers establishing their presence in Zambia.
Liquid C2 launches third Cyber Security Fusion Centre in Zambia
30-03-2023 | 10:03:00
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has today opened the doors of its Zambian Cyber Security Fusion Centre (CSFC) in Lusaka.
Bank Of Zambia approved the merger between Atlas Mara with Access Bank
29-03-2023 | 11:26:00
Access Bank Zambia Limited to announce that it has obtained all regulatory approvals for the acquisition and merger of Atlas Mara Zambia.
La Suisse s’engage à verser 15 millions de francs pour financer des PME en Zambie et au Zimbabwe
15-03-2023 | 10:03:00
La Suisse s’engage à verser 15 millions de francs au Fonds de l’initiative Bamboo-UNCDF pour les pays les moins avancés.
Forum de l'African Business Roundtable: Que peuvent faire les gouvernements Africains pour renforcer le secteur privé du continent?
14-03-2023 | 14:56:40
African Business Rountable (ABR), créé par le Groupe de la Banque Africaine de Développement en 1990, est la principale association d'entreprises et de chefs d'entreprise d'Afrique et représente la Société Africaine des Affaires auprès des Nations Unies.
African Business Roundtable, Afreximbank organize free webinar masterclass, September 28
14-03-2023 | 14:56:39
In continuation of the series of webinars that has been ongoing throughout the year, the African Business Roundtable and the African Import Export Bank (Afreximbank) are set to hold yet another webinar on capacity building and investor preparation.
L'African Business Roundtable et Afreximbank organisent un séminaire en ligne gratuit le 28 septembre
14-03-2023 | 14:56:39
Dans la continuité de la série de webinaires qui s'est déroulée tout au long de l'année, l'African Business Roundtable et la Banque Africaine d'Import-Export (Afreximbank) vont organiser un autre webinaire sur le renforcement des capacités et la préparation des investisseurs.
African Business Roundtable Forum: What can African governments do to elevate the continent’s private sector?
14-03-2023 | 14:56:39
The African Business Rountable (ABR), set up by the African Development Bank Group in 1990, is Africa’s foremost and continent-wide association of businesses and business leaders, and is the representative of the African Business Society to the United Nations.
[Interview] Dr. Mohamed El Sahili, CEO, Medland Hospital, Zambia
14-03-2023 | 14:56:36
Dr. Mohamed El Sahili is the Chief Executive Officer of Medland Hospital, Zambia. As a medical doctor and entrepreneur, Dr. Sahili also serves on the board of key economic international organizations like the African Business Roundtable, the American Chamber of Commerce, Zambia, Olympic Youth Development Center and the Africa CEO Forum.
[Interview] Dr. Mohamed El Sahili, PDG, Hôpital Medland, Zambie
14-03-2023 | 14:56:36
Le Dr Mohamed El Sahili est le directeur général de l'hôpital Medland, en Zambie. En tant que médecin et entrepreneur, le Dr Sahili siège également au conseil d'administration d'organisations économiques internationales clés, telles que l'African Business Roundtable et l'American Chamber of Commerce.
[Interview] N. Justin Chinyanta, Chairman and CEO, Loita Group
14-03-2023 | 14:56:32
A Zambian national residing in Johannesburg, South Africa, N. Justin Chinyanta is the founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Loita Holdings Corporation as well as the Executive Vice` President for the Southern Africa Chapter of the Africa Business Roundtable (ABR).
[Startup Interview] Musawa Mukupa, Founder, Health Literacy Zambia
14-03-2023 | 14:53:34
Despite spirited efforts to provide affordable education to all in Zambia, more than 80,000 children of school going age are out of school.
[Column] Joyce Karanja Ng’ang’a: Saving jobs is a priority for African competition authorities
14-03-2023 | 14:52:57
Avoiding or limiting job losses when companies merge has become a major priority for competition authorities throughout East and Southern Africa.
[Startup Interview] David Mbuta, CEO, Ubuntu Meal Delivery Services, Zambia
14-03-2023 | 14:52:18
David Mbuta is the founder of Ubuntu Meal Delivery Services Ltd, a Zambian startup that is riding on a burgeoning working class conscious about their health and looking for convenience.
A guide to Africa’s key markets in 2018
14-03-2023 | 14:52:05
For bond investors, Africa was a happy hunting ground last year. Its local-currency and dollar securities easily outperformed those of emerging markets overall as investors piled into a continent offering high yields and starting to recover from the commodity bust of three years ago.
[Interview] Peter Kahihu, Executive Director- Programs Execution, Balanced Scorecard Institute
14-03-2023 | 14:51:02
Peter Kahihu is Executive Director of the Programs Execution at Balanced Scorecard Institute EMEA. He is a veteran in the field of strategy execution and author of four best selling books on Strategic Planning, Balanced Scorecard, Government Performance Management and Public Sector Reforms.
Africa Specialty Risks partners with Invest Africa
27-02-2023 | 12:25:13
ASR announced its partnership with Invest Africa in its upcoming Zambia Investor and Trade Mission, 20-23 March 2023.
AfGS to Partner with Bechtel and ETG in Zambia
08-02-2023 | 09:35:00
AfricaGlobal Schaffer, along with Bechtel Corporation and Export Trading Group’s Empowering Farmers Foundation, is excited to partner with USAID and their private sector matching parties to increase food security in Zambia.
Zeepay expands into Zambia
02-02-2023 | 18:33:00
Ghanaian remittance fintech company, Zeepay, has been granted a license by the Central Bank of Zambia to operate in the country.
EU greenlight to a €50m guarantee to support GreenCo’s expansion within SADC
25-01-2023 | 12:04:00
European Fund for Sustainable Development plus (EFSD+) has given the green light to a €50m guarantee to support GreenCo’s expansion within the Southern African Development Community, including Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Radisson Hotel Group opens first Zambian resort near Victoria Falls
05-01-2023 | 11:35:00
Radisson Hotel Group to announce the opening of Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort, Zambia and is a key step towards its goal of reaching 150 hotels in operation and under development in Africa by 2025.
VALR started its operation in Zambia
19-12-2022 | 11:50:00
VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange, has arrived in Zambia, this will allow Zambians to buy and sell Bitcoin (BTC) and USD Coin (USDC), as well as other cryptocurrencies directly using the Zambian Kwacha.
EG Capital announces successful anchor closing of its maiden fund to invest in startups across East Africa and Zambia
19-12-2022 | 08:09:00
EG Capital has announced the anchor closing of its first EG-Economic Empowerment Fund LP, which will invest in medium-sized businesses in the Food, Health, Education and Climate Resilience sectors in East Africa and Zambia.
Cellulant Zambia extends services to over 2 million Zanaco Bank customers with Pay TV offering
16-12-2022 | 06:00:00
The bank’s customers can now enjoy paying for TV services such as Topstar, Zuku and Muvi TV on the Zanaco USSD code (*444#) from the comfort of their mobile phones.
IFC, Airtel partner to support mobile internet connectivity expansion across Africa
08-12-2022 | 11:11:00
To support universal and affordable broadband access in Africa, and the opportunities that come with increased connectivity, IFC announced a loan to Airtel Africa to help connect millions of new subscribers to mobile internet in six African countries.
MTN Zambia launches country’s first 5G network
01-12-2022 | 09:10:00
MTN Zambia launched 5G network, becoming the first mobile operator in Zambia to offer 5G services commercially after successfully undertaking trials of the transformative technology over the past 11 months.
Les 8 nouveaux pays africains rejoignent le programme MultiChoice Africa Accelerator
24-11-2022 | 08:25:00
Un coup de pouce de plusieurs millions de dollars pour les petites entreprises alors que de nouveaux pays africains rejoignent le programme MultiChoice Africa Accelerator.
Chipper to accelerate the expansion across Africa with the acquisition of Zoona
22-11-2022 | 08:57:02
Chipper to announce the intended acquisition of the Zoona group, which includes the Tilt brand and accelerate Chipper’s expansion across Africa.
World Bank Group appoints Nathan Belete as the new Country Director for Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
10-11-2022 | 09:47:13
Mr. Belete is an Ethiopian national and a development professional with over 25 years of work experience across Africa, East Asia, and South Asia.
MTN to drive digital skills for digital jobs with launch of MTN Skills Academy
02-11-2022 | 11:35:00
MTN has launched the MTN Skills Academy to develop people across the continent as producers, consumers and innovators of digital technologies.
IFC appoints Madalo Minofu as Country Manager for Ethiopia, Malawi and Zambia
19-10-2022 | 15:29:00
IFC has appointed Madalo Minofu as the new Country Manager for Ethiopia, Malawi and Zambia. In her new role, Minofu will help strengthen the role of the private sector in energy, telecom, manufacturing, and agribusiness development in the three countries.
African Business Roundtable et Afreximbank concluent un séminaire sur la préparation des investisseurs
14-10-2022 | 16:10:00
L'African Business Roundtable (ABR), la principale association africaine de chefs d'entreprise et de dirigeants d'entreprise à l'échelle du continent, a conclu son cours de maître en ligne gratuit destiné à la communauté des affaires et visant à améliorer les compétences en matière de préparation de projets afin d'attirer l'intérêt des investisseurs.
[Zambia] Cellulant partners with Lusaka Chamber of Commerce to digitize payments for businesses
14-10-2022 | 08:50:24
Lusaka Chamber of Commerce members can now readily access payment solutions that will enable them to accept payments from their customers’ preferred mobile money wallet.
African Business Roundtable, Afreximbank conclude masterclass webinar for investor preparation
13-10-2022 | 12:55:00
The African Business Roundtable (ABR), Africa’s foremost and continent-wide association of business and business leaders has concluded its free-to-attend webinar masterclass directed at the business community and with the purpose of sharpening project preparation skills to attract investor interest.
L'African Business Roundtable et Afreximbank organisent un séminaire en ligne gratuit le 28 septembre
19-09-2022 | 13:04:00
Dans la continuité de la série de webinaires qui s'est déroulée tout au long de l'année, l'African Business Roundtable et la Banque africaine d'import-export (Afreximbank) vont organiser un autre webinaire sur le renforcement des capacités et la préparation des investisseurs.
African Business Roundtable, Afreximbank organize free webinar masterclass, September 28
19-09-2022 | 11:58:00
In continuation of the series of webinars that has been ongoing throughout the year, the African Business Roundtable and the African Import Export Bank (Afreximbank) are set to hold yet another webinar on capacity building and investor preparation.
Liquid Zambia launches its first office in Mkushi, expanding operations to Central Province
19-08-2022 | 11:49:41
With the opening of this new branch in the country, the pan-African technology group has reiterated its commitment to enabling social mobility and economic prosperity of individuals and enterprises across Zambia.
Nomanini publishes impact case study of its flagship business Trader Direct, in Zambia
15-08-2022 | 08:44:41
Nomanini serves a high proportion of first-time digital finance users. This indicates that Nomanini is providing a service that agents would struggle to find elsewhere as well as filling a pertinent gap in the market.
MTN MoMo lance une compétition d’innovation pour les startups africaines
15-08-2022 | 08:16:00
Mobile Money Corporation annonce le lancement la deuxième édition du MTN MoMo Hackathon au Cameroun.
Yellow Pay – Yellow Card’s new payment feature simplifying money transfers through it’s crypto rails
12-08-2022 | 09:36:00
Yellow Card Financial is proud to announce its new payment feature – Yellow Pay an innovative solution will make it easier for customers to send and receive money through the Yellow Card crypto exchange platform, without any extra charges, instantly all from the comfort of their home.
IFC and Zambeef partner to boost food security, strengthen Agribusiness in Zambia
19-07-2022 | 16:26:00
IFC and Zambeef Products PLC, one of the region's leading agribusiness companies, are joining forces to boost food security and strengthen Zambia's agricultural sector to create jobs and help fight poverty.
MTN Group to host its 2nd MoMo API Hackathon
14-07-2022 | 16:14:39
MTN Group’s Mobile Money Application Interface (API) is inviting developers across several markets to participate in an Open API Hackathon, with a challenge to create a mobile application that uses MoMo APIs for use in their markets.
300 milliards€ d'investissements par Global Gateway, la nouvelle stratégie de connectivité de l'UE
30-06-2022 | 09:36:00
Sous le drapeau de l'ONU, le CCI a participé aux Journées européennes du développement 2022, qui, cette année, étaient axées sur la nouvelle stratégie de connectivité de l'Union européenne, Global Gateway.
€300 billion of investments by Global Gateway, the EU’s new connectivity strategy
30-06-2022 | 09:25:00
Under the UN flag, ITC participated at the European Development Days 2022, which this year focused on the European Union’s new connectivity strategy, the Global Gateway.
Zambia and DRC Sign Cooperation Agreement to manufacture electric car batteries
11-05-2022 | 12:41:24
Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed a historical cooperation agreement to facilitate the development of value chain in electric battery and clean energy sector. 
Mukuru, WorldRemit partner to further expand remittance service into Southern Africa
09-05-2022 | 10:07:30
Mukuru and WorldRemit announced a deepening of their existing partnership, with the aim to expand their collaboration for cash remittances into Zambia, South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi and Botswana.
Xylem acquires 72.05 per cent stake in Madison Financial Services Zambia for $35 million
09-05-2022 | 10:06:20
MFS is now poised to become an even bigger financial services Group following a transaction with XYLEM Trading (Pty) Limited in which Xylem will acquire 72.05% shares in MFS.
Ecobank launches Leadership Training Programme to support women-owned businesses across Africa
03-05-2022 | 23:52:00
Ecobank Commercial Banking has launched its Ellevate Leadership Training Programme in partnership with the Global Business School Network (GBSN).
Zambia, Angola Sign Cooperation Deal for Lobito Refinery Project
25-04-2022 | 09:34:26
Zambia is eager to finalize a stake in the Lobito Refinery in Angola, recently signing a cooperation deal in this respect.
Sasai Remit and Qoki Zindlovukazi partner to introduce cross border payment channel from UK to South Africa and Zimbabwe
11-04-2022 | 14:43:20
The partnership has enabled both organisations to empower thousands of Zimbabweans to use a safe and secure fintech platform to seamlessly transfer funds to family and friends in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
[Zambia] Government partners with EU and COMESA on a Є6.8 million project to upgrade Zambian border posts
01-03-2022 | 12:03:01
The Government of Zambia in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have conducted the official launch of the 6.8 million Euros project to upgrade Zambian border posts.
[Zambia] NAS launches Pearl Lounge at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in partnership with NAC2000
09-02-2022 | 10:37:00
The National Aviation Services (NAS), has partnered with NAC2000 Corporation, to launch the Pearl Lounge at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) in Lusaka, Zambia.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies welcomes ICASA’s implementing non-geo porting rules
31-01-2022 | 11:14:00
Liquid Intelligent Technologies welcomes the landmark decision made by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) concerning the porting of non-geographic numbers.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies launches gaming bundles to accelerate Zambia's digital future
21-01-2022 | 12:32:00
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies and a pan-African technology group, announced the deployment of its new and affordable gaming bundles in Zambia to encourage the gaming and e-sports industry in the country.
WFP, Citibank Zambia and MTN unveil digital payment solution targeting refugees
09-12-2021 | 16:08:01
Under the initiative, the payment platform allows WFP to transfer cash directly to refugees’ bank accounts or mobile wallets of choice while using the country’s interoperable payment gateway, the National Financial Switch.
Adanian Labs opens January 2022 cohort applications for its Venture Building Program
09-12-2021 | 10:21:00
The program invites applications from tech entrepreneurs for the 2022 cohort of exceptional startups to join Adanian Labs in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Nigeria and South Africa.
[Column] Gilbert Lungu: How seamless payment experiences make retail brands more valuable and relevant
02-12-2021 | 07:07:00
As established brands in the retail sector aggressively compete to acquire, cultivate, and defend their share of the Zambian consumer’s spend, those that connect, engage, and transact in the most unified and frictionless ways will be best positioned.
UNICEF and Liquid Intelligent Technologies launch partnership to help Giga bridge the digital divide in Africa
01-12-2021 | 11:00:00
UNICEF and Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, announced a partnership in support of Giga’s work to connect every school to the Internet and every young person to information, opportunity, and choice.
Ethiopian partners with IDC to launch Zambia Airways
30-11-2021 | 11:11:00
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa, announced it has finalized preparations for the launch of Zambia’s National Carrier in a joint venture with Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).
UNIDO, Zambia sign five-year Programme for Country Partnership
30-11-2021 | 10:51:00
LI Yong, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and Chipoka Mulenga, Zambia's Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, signed a five-year Programme for Country Partnership (PCP).
Lake Harvest Zambia joins the Tingg digital payment ecosystem
18-11-2021 | 07:16:00
Cellulant, a Pan-African payments company, has partnered with one of Zambia’s fish distributors, Lake Harvest to enable mobile payments in all their outlets through the Tingg one-stop digital payment platform.
Airtel Money and Mastercard launch new digital payment solution in Zambia
17-11-2021 | 06:45:42
Airtel Money has launched the Airtel Money Mastercard virtual payment solution in Zambia, that allows all Airtel Money customers in the country, even those without a bank account, to make global e-commerce payments safely and securely, underpinned by a growing demand for digital payments.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies launches OneVoice for Cloud PBX in six African markets
11-11-2021 | 14:00:00
Liquid Intelligent Technologies launched OneVoice for Cloud PBX offering in six key African markets. This is part of the organisation’s investment as it partners with its customers in their digital transformation journeys.
Mastercard partners with Digital PayGo to drive secure payments for SMEs in Zambia
07-10-2021 | 07:22:00
Mastercard has partnered with Zambian-based fintech company, Digital PayGo, to launch a new merchant mobile payments solution for SMEs
Zanaco, Team Europe launch €30m agriculture investment initiative for smallholder farmers in Zambia
05-10-2021 | 08:41:00
Smallholder farmers and rural cooperatives across Zambia will benefit from a new €30 million initiative from Zanaco and Team Europe to accelerate agricultural investment launched in Lusaka and Luxembourg .
Africa CDC to launch Eastern Regional Co-ordination center
27-09-2021 | 09:39:00
The African Union (AU) through the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is set to launch the Eastern regional co-ordination center in Kenya come October 1.
MTN Group announces new mobile money partnership with Flutterwave across Africa
10-09-2021 | 12:20:00
MTN is pleased to announce a mobile money partnership with Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave.
AMDA signs MoU with REA to promote minigrids and decentralized utilities in Zambia
09-09-2021 | 12:18:00
The Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) and the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) Zambia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting minigrids and decentralized utilities for rural electrification.
FAO launches new online course to capacitate poultry farmer field school facilitators and master trainers in Zambia and Zimbabwe
17-08-2021 | 12:47:00
The course will broaden their knowledge and skills in FFS facilitation in poultry production and health and in approaches to promote prudent antimicrobial use and raise awareness on antimicrobial resistance
Zambia’s poultry firm Ross Breeders partners with Cellulant to digitize their payments
13-08-2021 | 09:31:20
Through Tingg, Cellulant’s digital payments platform, Ross Breeders has been able to reduce cash transaction volumes and offer their customers a seamless payment experience.
IFC appoints Carlos Katsuya as Senior Manager for Angola, Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia
20-07-2021 | 08:58:00
IFC has appointed Carlos A.T. Katsuya as its new Senior Manager for Angola, Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia. In this role, he will lead IFC's work across the four countries to strengthen the private sector.
Cellulant introduces digital payments platform Tingg in Zambia
14-07-2021 | 10:59:49
In an effort to foster growth for both the formal and informal sector in Zambia, Pan-African payments business Cellulant has rolled out Tingg, a digital payments platform enabling businesses and their consumers accept and make payments seamlessly.
Zambia partners with REEEP to improve rural electrification efforts
13-07-2021 | 12:15:00
The Rural Electrification Authority of Zambia (REA) and REEEP signed a memorandum of understanding outlining a joint effort to leverage the Edison data platform, to monitor and support Zambia’s broader electrification efforts.
Opera launches interest-based social Clubs in its fast growing chat service Hype
06-07-2021 | 13:58:39
Opera is launching Hype Clubs, public and interest-based group chats in Hype, the new chat service built into the Opera Mini web browser. Hype is currently available and quickly gaining popularity in Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria and other English-speaking African countries.
Zambia, Zimbabwe develops implementation plan for the Joint Industrialization Programme
28-06-2021 | 09:03:52
The Zambia-Zimbabwe Technical Working Group (TWG) on the Joint Industrialization programme has agreed on an action matrix to guide the implementation of the programme and provide a timeframe for achieving the set targets.
MTN picks Tecnotree to accelerate business growth in 5 African countries
25-06-2021 | 07:44:58
As part of the five-year collaboration with MTN, Tecnotree will deploy its Digital BSS Suite 5 to help accelerate the operator’s business growth, increase agility and boost operational efficiency.
Mastercard inks deal with Zamtel to transform payments in Zambia
23-06-2021 | 09:50:00
Zamtel and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership that will enable Zamtel Mobile Money customers – even those without bank accounts – to make safe and seamless digital payments on the Mastercard network including international e-commerce transactions.
Opera launches interest-based social Clubs in its chat service, Hype
22-06-2021 | 09:34:00
Opera has launched Hype Clubs, public and interest-based group chats in Hype, the new chat service built into the Opera Mini web browser. Hype is currently available and quickly gaining popularity in Kenya, South Africa, Ghana and Zambia.
African Development Bank approves $1.4m grant to improve food security in Zambia
17-06-2021 | 10:07:00
The African Development Bank approved a $1.4 million grant from the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program to reduce malnutrition among the Southern African nation’s most vulnerable households.
Eight COMESA countries sign the Air Transport Market agreement
17-06-2021 | 08:48:28
These are the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Eswatini, Zambia and Zimbabwe. This initiative is led by the African Union through the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC).
WHO: Nine in 10 African countries set to miss urgent COVID-19 vaccination goal
10-06-2021 | 22:14:00
As COVID-19 cases in Africa rise for the third week running and vaccines are increasingly scarce, 47 of Africa’s 54 countries nearly 90%, are set to miss the September target of vaccinating 10% of their people unless Africa receives 225 million more doses.
Kazungula Bridge Project to expand regional integration and trade across southern Africa
18-05-2021 | 22:49:35
The opening of the Kazungula Bridge, linking Botswana and Zambia over the Zambezi River, means travelers no longer need to rely on pontoon boats to cross at this location.
Zambia’s e-commerce firms stay the course amid pandemic
14-05-2021 | 08:48:00
Despite the opportunities, the pandemic also brought many challenges and unforeseen costs for e-commerce firms. Operational costs also increased due to measures taken to protect staff.
Liquid Telecom unveils new identity in Zambia
06-05-2021 | 09:41:00
The rebrand reflects the organisation's extensive business transformation from being a telecommunications and digital services provider to a full one-stop-shop technology group for local businesses.
Angola and Zambia enter $5b oil pipelines deal
03-05-2021 | 10:22:00
OPEC member Angola has signed a $5-billion memorandum of understanding with its neighbor to the east, Zambia, to study the construction of oil products and gas pipelines between the two countries.
Ghana fintech company Zeepay acquires Mangwee Mobile Money in Zambia
20-04-2021 | 09:27:00
In a private placement Zeepay and Mangwee agreed to a sale of 51 percent of Mangwee shares to Zeepay. The deal makes Zeepay Ghana the majority shareholder of the entity.
Sweden and TechnoServe launch $4 million partnership to support Zambia's food processors
19-04-2021 | 16:00:00
The FED program will support the growth of foundational, small and medium-sized food processing enterprises in Zambia.
Airtel Money included on Zamportal, Zambia’s e-govt services portal
15-04-2021 | 16:09:00
Airtel Money has now been included on Zambia's Government Services Bus (Zamportal), a platform for public electronic services provided by the Government.
SolarWorX raises seven-digit series A funding to electrify sub-Saharan Africa
22-03-2021 | 10:34:00
Berlin-based off-grid solar firm SolarWorX has raised a seven-digit series A funding round from Canadian Solar Inc. to expand its product portfolio and sales activities.