Sep 6, 2023
Africa, the second-largest continent and home to 1 billion people, has long captured the imagination of the world. Today, different thinkers, political and business leaders are preoccupied with a single question – how to help Africa’s economy grow so it...
Sep 6, 2023
Husk Power Systems has announced the “Africa Sunshot” initiative, with a goal of having 2 500 net-zero minigrids operating in off-grid and weak-grid communities in the region within five years. The company expects to mobilize $500-million in equity and...
Sep 1, 2023
The African proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together,” captures the spirit of collective progress. As the world grapples with the emerging concept of the metaverse–a virtual shared space, facilitated by the...
Aug 24, 2023
The Match Exchange has been awarded the title of Tech Innovator for Southern Africa 2023 at the third annual KPMG Private Enterprises Tech Innovator competition. The competition, which recognises leading technology innovators and future tech titans, provides the...
Aug 21, 2023
inDrive has introduced its ride-hailing service in Lesotho. Unlike conventional ride-hailing apps, inDrive permits drivers and passengers to determine their own fares, rather than complying with prices set by algorithms. Passengers can describe their trip and suggest...
Aug 21, 2023
Banking as a Service (BaaS) and embedded finance enabler Ukheshe has partnered with Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) to provide an innovative BaaS platform in East Africa. BaaS, the provision of banking products and services through third-party distributors, is expected to...