Feb 4, 2019
Standard Chartered has announced the start of the second phase of its digital-only retail bank across Africa. In response to growing consumer demand for innovative banking services on the continent, the Bank will launch its digital solution in four key markets during...
Jan 23, 2019
indaHash, a global technology influencer platform, continues its exponential growth into the African continent with its expansion into Nigeria. The move forms part of the global platform’s strategic plan to provide full coverage across Africa with Morocco,...
Jan 17, 2019
Africa Code Week (ACW) 2018 exceeded all expectations by empowering 2,3-million youth across 37 countries with digital and coding skills – compared to 1,3 million youth engaged across 35 African countries in the previous edition. According to Cathy Smith, MD of...
Jan 16, 2019
Gemalto, in co-operation with local partner SCINTL, has been awarded the contract for the supply of a Border Management System (BMS) including airport self-service eKiosks at Entebbe, creating a faster and more convenient border-crossing experience for travelers and...
Jan 14, 2019
Delegates from the government of Rwanda have completed the first New Economy Workshop held at Alibaba Group’s headquarters in Hangzhou. During the four-day workshop, twelve government leaders met with Alibaba executives across multiple businesses to learn about...
Jan 11, 2019
Liquid Telecom has appointed Mohamed Abdel Bassit as its new regional CEO for Middle East and West Africa (MEWA), effective 1 January 2019. Based in Cairo, Bassit will oversee the group’s expansion further into MEWA following the recent news that it is investing...