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GFI Software and Ingram Micro sign distribution deal for South Africa

06-27-2018 | 11:14:28

GFI Software Aurea SMB Solutions has signed a new distribution agreement for South Africa with Ingram Micro, one of the world's largest wholesale technology distributors.

[Nigeria] Kwesé and Airtel launch mobile video service for World Cup

06-26-2018 | 06:46:00

Kwesé iflix, a joint venture between Econet Media, Africa’s leading pan-regional media company, has announced the launch of its premier digital entertainment platform in Nigeria, in partnership with telecommunication company Airtel.

UNDP launches YAS platform targeting young African entrepreneurs

06-25-2018 | 10:52:34

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a Pan-African Entrepreneurship Portal-Platform, facilitated by Accenture.

Vodacom Tanzania wins 700 MHz Spectrum Auction

06-25-2018 | 09:20:00

Vodacom, Tanzania’s leading mobile network operator has welcomed the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority’s announcement of the 700 MHz spectrum auction, which was carried out on 08 June 2018.

[Kenya] Bancor to launch first blockchain-based community currencies

06-25-2018 | 08:46:49

Bancor, the decentralized network for digital currencies, has announced it is launching the world’s first blockchain-based community currencies in Kenya aimed at combating poverty.

ModulTrade opens global market for African SMEs

06-25-2018 | 06:10:48

ModulTrade creates a foundation for the launch of ModulTrade blockchain based smart-contract platform, MT WALLET and MT MARKET, in the African continent.

RS Components launches e-commerce platform for Sub-Saharan Africa

06-22-2018 | 11:07:00

RS Components has launched the Africa e commerce site to meet the requirements of a growing continent with demand from various industries.

CutterCroix expands into South Africa with National Glass Distribution

06-22-2018 | 09:27:08

CutterCroix LLC, a software company helping clients manage critical functions of their business, and National Glass Distribution, a distributor of glass and aluminum products in South Africa have begun activating clients on NG Customer Connect.

[Kenya] Safaricom targets 100k farmers with digifarm depot in Meru

06-22-2018 | 07:04:58

Safaricom in partnership with iProcure, FarmDrive and Arifu have opened four Digifarm depots in Meru County of Eastern Kenya.

Vodacom introduces Microsoft Azure products for Cape Town customers

06-21-2018 | 09:31:00

Vodacom, in partnership with Microsoft today introduced Microsoft Azure products to its Cape Town customers.

[Namibia] NORED engages Headway to improve IT service delivery

06-21-2018 | 08:19:00

NORED Electricity engaged Headway Consulting to ensure a consistently high standard of service delivery for its customers. Being an electricity provider is fraught with potential challenges and issues.

itel debuts three smartphones on Android Oreo system in Africa

06-21-2018 | 06:19:28

itel, has announced the launch its first three smartphones which run on the Android™ Oreo™ operating system (Go edition) -- itel P32, A32F and A15, into the African market.

Online platform launched to support Africa Free Trade Agreement

06-20-2018 | 10:34:00

The African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) has launched its knowledge platform coming after the historic signing of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

WorldRemit announces football partnership With Kwesé TV

06-20-2018 | 08:20:00

WorldRemit, a digital money transfer service, has signed a deal with Pan-African broadcaster Kwesé TV to use the power of football to scale up its global operations and help more people save money on international transfers.

Kenya, ECA to grow and protect startups

06-20-2018 | 08:16:00

Kenya will work with the U.N. Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) to protect and grow start-up tech innovations and to unlock pension funds to deploy in developing the country, President Uhuru Kenyatta has said.

[Africa CEO Forum] Is Africa ready for working in the cloud?

On a regular basis we consult African CEO's about their views on business. This is Today's Question: Is Africa ready for working in the cloud?

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[Column] Jim Ovia: Fintech and the future of the Nigerian Banking Industry

With the saturation of the mobile phone market in Nigeria and the advent of Financial Technology startups (FINTECH) in the financial services industry, the Nigerian polity has witnessed higher financial inclusion amongst the underbanked and unbanked... read the full column here

[Column] Tracy Bolton: South Africa SMEs staring at heavy penalties for poor customer data management processes

On 25 May this year, a new piece of legislation comes into effect in Europe that could have severe consequences for non-compliant South African businesses. The General Data Protection Regulation – or GDPR for short – is a regulation under European Union law that aims to give control over personal data back to EU citizens... read the full column here

INTERVIEWS.

[Interview] Elton Mutize, CEO Paradigm, Uganda

Elton Mutize is a coach and consulting expert with progressive 14 years’ experience working in Financial Services, Property, Media, Manufacturing, FMCG, Internet of Things (IoT) and Management Consulting sectors in an Executive and Consulting capacity. He is the Founder and CEO of Paradigm, Uganda... read the full interview here

[Startup Interview] David Mbuta, CEO, Ubuntu Meal Delivery Services, Zambia

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... read the full interview here

[Startup Interview] Emmanuel Oshone, Co-Founder, Zoto, Nigeria

Zoto, a Nigerian technology company has been leveraging Nigeria’s ICT boom to provide quick and seamless payment facility to its customers ranging from airtime recharges, bill payments and movie ticketing, which helps reduce the need for carrying cash... read the full interview here