Paymenow expands earned-wage access platform in Namibia

Paymenow, an earned wage access (EWA) platform developed in South Africa, is driving expansion into Africa. After successfully launching in Namibia together with the Hungry Lion Restaurant chain in 2022, Paymenow is now expanding its operations in Namibia. To support...

Fast Congo DRC fibre highway goes live

The Paratus Group subsidiary in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Fast Congo, has announced that its 620-kilometer fibre optic network link between Muanda on the West Coast and the capital, Kinshasa, is now active. The fibre link will deliver high speed...

Africa urged to embrace carbon trading

One of the most promising outcomes of the COP27 climate conference last November was the launch of the African Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI). This African-led initiative is designed to significantly drive up the continent’s participation in voluntary carbon...

Stakeholder ecosystem could drive ambitious agenda for African youth

With the world’s youngest and fastest-growing populations, African countries are changing rapidly. The next generation is essential to the continent’s future and to global shared interests in creating a safer, healthier and more prosperous future for us...

Metaverse helps bring water to Africa

African metaverse Africarare has joined forces with non-profit organisation Innovation Africa to help deliver clean drinking water to people across the continent. The partnership seeks to empower rural communities by providing access to clean water and light, using...

African data centres need to act against extreme weather

Data centres are at the centre of economic development in Africa, and without them, markets lose the opportunity to develop a connected, self-sufficient ICT ecosystem. By Alaa Bawab, GM: Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group, Middle East and Africa However, with...