Apr 24, 2017
There are 960-million mobile subscriptions across Africa – an 80% penetration rate – compared to Internet penetration of just 18%, with 216-million Internet users. In Nigeria, the Internet penetration is much higher at 53%, while mobile subscriptions are...
Apr 24, 2017
The World Bank Group has launched XL Africa, a five-month business acceleration programme designed to support the 20 most promising digital start-ups from sub-Saharan Africa. Start-ups will receive mentoring from global and local experts, learn through a tailor-made...
Apr 24, 2017
Orange Bank has been launched as the first mobile-only retail banking service in France. The offer will include a current account with debit card and overdraft protection, and an interest-bearing savings account. Additional services, such as credit and insurance, are...
Apr 21, 2017
A large majority of global banks, insurers and investment managers intend to increase their partnerships with fintech companies over the next three to five years and expect an average return on investment of 20% on their innovation projects. A new PwC report,...
Apr 21, 2017
Despite traditional industry boundaries blurring in the face of digital disruption, CxOs are now saying that future competition is more likely to come from within their own industry, according to new findings from IBM. Two years ago, digital disruption was dominating...
Apr 21, 2017
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has published draft regulations on the use of TV White Space (TVWS). The draft regulations, which are open for public consultation until 19 May 2017, highlight the progress South Africa is making in...
