News

Vodafone Foundation expands digital learning platforms to help children in Europe, Africa

04-02-2020 | 11:55:00

Vodafone Foundation, Vodafone’s philanthropic arm, is widening the reach of its digital learning platforms that already bring curriculum-based quality education to over a million out-of-school learners across the globe.

[South Africa] Vodacom slashes data prices by up to 40%

04-02-2020 | 11:44:51

Vodacom has cut data prices by up to 40% and will provide free data to access essential services through Vodacom’s zero-rated platform ConnectU with immediate effect.

Cisco appoints Elisabeth De Dobbeleer as new EMEAR Partner Lead

04-02-2020 | 07:21:56

Cisco has announced the appointment of Elisabeth De Dobbeleer to lead its Partner Organisation for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia (EMEAR).

[Kenya] Safaricom, education content providers partner to enable free access to digital learning

04-02-2020 | 07:13:00

Safaricom has partnered with Eneza Education, Longhorn Publishers and Viusasa to provide free access to educational content for primary and secondary school students studying from home.

GreenTec invests in Coliba, waste-management start-up in Cote D’Ivoire

04-02-2020 | 06:32:00

GreenTec has invested in Coliba, an innovative Cote D’Ivoire-based recycling and waste management start-up addressing plastic waste.

There are more than one billion mobile money accounts worldwide, GSMA report

04-01-2020 | 14:14:59

GSMA has unveiled the annual ‘State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money’, showing the impact that greater financial inclusion has on lives, economies and innovation.

Western Union expands digital services to 75 countries

04-01-2020 | 14:10:07

Western Union has announced the expansion of its digital money transfer services, the fastest-growing part of its business in 2019, to over 75 countries.

Ghana launches online scholarship application system

04-01-2020 | 12:54:00

The Vice President of the Republicof Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, launched the Scholarship Secretariat’s Online Scholarship Application and Administration System, www.scholarshipgh.com, in Accra.

Government sets up COVID-19 situational analysis system in South Africa

04-01-2020 | 12:07:00

The South African Department of Science and Innovation has successfully commissioned and finalised the physical establishment of a core situational awareness platform for COVID-19.

[Kenya] KAM launches online directory of locally manufactured products

04-01-2020 | 11:16:00

Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has launched an online directory of locally manufactured goods, in the wake of the confirmation of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the country.

Africa 24 Media launches Africa’s first video on demand platform

04-01-2020 | 11:05:00

Africa 24 Media has announced the official launch of the continent's first all factual video on demand platform. Yebo aims to be the guide of Africa through stories.

Capsule Technologies announces first go-live in South Africa Netcare Hospital

04-01-2020 | 10:37:32

Capsule Technologies has announced the successful go-live of its medical device integration solution in South Africa.

Nearly a billion used smartphones to enter the market in 2020 with 5G upgrade, report

03-31-2020 | 16:34:26

5G smartphone upgrades could see nearly a billion used devices enter the market across the globe in 2020.

Splashtop names Alexander Draaijer General Manager of EMEA

03-31-2020 | 14:34:00

Splashtop Inc., a global player in remote access, collaboration, and remote support solutions, has appointed Alexander Draaijer as its General Manager of EMEA

Google registers a 350 per cent increase in phishing websites amid quarantine

03-31-2020 | 14:27:00

According to data gathered and analyzed by Atlas VPN, the number of phishing websites spiked by 350 per cent in March 2020.

COLUMNS.

[Column] Garsen Naidu: Reskilling workforce to embrace the fourth industrial revolution

While automation and digital technologies are disrupting the workplace as we traditionally know it, it has become imperative for organizations to start reskilling their workforce... read full column here.

[Column] Soromfe Uzomah: Tech making it easier for SMEs to do business in Africa

Small businesses in Africa continue to battle with unreliable electricity, registering property, paying taxes and managing debt... read full column here

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

With the coronavirus pandemic, businesses need to consider how they are going to maintain normal operations if employees are quarantined, or asked to stay home for whatever reason... read full column here

INTERVIEWS.

[Startup Interview] Cyrus Mulinge, CEO, Trots Technologies, Kenya

Africa Business Communities interviews the Cyrus Mulinge, the CEO of Trots Technologies, a Kenyan based mobile commerce platform... read full interview here

[Startup Interview] Nathaniel Ndegwa, Managing Director, Tipping Point Media, Kenya

Nathaniel Ndegwa is the Managing Director of Tipping Point Media, a Kenyan digital marketing startup that has now grown its clientele to 15 countries... read full interview here

[Startup Interview] Adeniyi Atiba, Director, Dr.3pleA Company, Nigeria

Dr.3pleA Company is a tech startup domiciled in Nigeria that offers a host of services among them HR Management consulting, e-learning and provision of information on investment in real estate... read full interview here.