XR investment will advance the tech ecosystem in Africa

The rise of extended reality (XR) is transforming the way people experience both the physical and virtual worlds, creating new possibilities in different spectrums of life. By Sherry Dzinoreva; public policy programs director: Africa, Middle East & Turkey at Meta...

Mukuru extends financial inclusion across Africa

Mukuru’s enterprise payment platform (EPP) is designed to make financial experiences easier, safer and more accessible through the distribution of bulk payments. Michael Scott, Group Head of Commercial at Mukuru, says their EPP provides aid organisations,...

Africa shares the hallmarks of a tech startup

It is widely accepted that Africa’s potential is likely to be unleashed through widespread and sustained digital transformation. By Joshua Raphael, CEO of Parket In other words, technology, and the innovative solving of complex problems, will catapult the...

SmartCIC launches in 32 African countries

SmartCIC, a global managed service provider, has expanded its fixed-line connectivity and field service solutions across 32 African countries. In addition to fixed-line connectivity, SmartCIC has launched satellite services connecting Africa’s 54 countries. The...

Gitex comes to Africa

With 42 years of events in the Middle East under its belt, Gitex Global is expanding into Africa. The inaugural Gitex Africa will take place from 31 May to 2 June 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco, the first overseas venture for Gitex Global. Gitex Africa is launched in...