Africa

healthcare TECHNOLOGY

How Africa is already using technology to transform healthcare

For a long time, Africa’s healthcare systems have faced significant challenges. According to a 2019 study published in the International Journal of General Medicine, inadequate human resources, insufficient budgetary allocation…

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MPESA Africa TECHNOLOGY

MPESA Africa Invests $2 Million in Shared Service Operations Centre

 MPesa Africa has launched a Shared Service Operations Centre (SSOC) in Nairobi. The M-Pesa SSOC will oversee service operations and technical support including incident monitoring and resolution, managing platform changes…

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SAP Africa TECHNOLOGY

SAP Africa Code Week equips 2.6 million African youth with digital skills for the 21st-century workforce

An estimated 230 million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills in 2030, according to a report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). One program supporting young Africans to take advantage…

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Zipline Drones TECHNOLOGY

Zipline Drones will now deliver your online orders directly to your homes without noise

 Zipline has unveiled its new Zipline Drones platform that provides quiet, fast, and precise autonomous delivery directly to homes in cities and suburbs. The company’s next generation home delivery platform…

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GOL Season 4 TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft (ADC) has announced GOL Season 4

Microsoft Africa Development Centre launches Game of Learners (GOL season 4) competition for university students across Africa. The new season will offer African university students an opportunity to develop their…

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ALX TECHNOLOGY

ALX Launches Software Engineering Cohort for Women in Africa

In celebration of Women’s Month, ALX has announced its first dedicated Software Engineering cohort for women, enabling up to 50,000 women across Africa to participate in the global technology revolution…

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Managed Services OPINION

Outsourcing done right: The ins and outs of managed IT services

While businesses may be capable of managing their essential components and maintaining dedicated departments, like finance and HR, third-party service providers are there to take the load off and deliver…

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african languages TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft adds 13 new African languages to its Translator service

Microsoft has added 13 new African languages to its Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services Translator, allowing text and documents to be translated to and from these languages across the entire Microsoft…

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cloud computing TECHNOLOGY

South Africa and Kenya Lead African Continent in Impact of Cloud Computing on Customer Experience

South Africa and Kenya are worlds apart in their embrace of information technology, but they have one thing in common: they jointly lead the African continent in having the biggest…

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Visa Foundation 1 TECHNOLOGY

Visa Foundation announces partnership to uplift women entrepreneurs across Sub-Saharan Africa

At the 10th Africa Sankalp Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, Visa Foundation announced a $1 Million grant partnership with two African organizations highlighting the importance of building an ecosystem for women entrepreneurs across the…

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sankalp africa summit TECHNOLOGY

The Sankalp Africa Summit 2023 starts tomorrow March 1 2023 at 8 AM

The Sankalp Africa Summit, one of Africa’s largest convenings on impact entrepreneurship and sustainable development, is taking place tomorrow, March 1st, 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. The event, celebrating its 10th…

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ALX TECHNOLOGY

ALX launches new tech programmes to boost Africa’s digital talent pool 

Thousands of young African prospective students will be able to access world-class courses in the most in-demand technology fields offered by a leading technology training provider, ALX. This announcement comes…

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Cloud & Security TECHNOLOGY

dx5 Announces the 13th Annual Africa Cloud & Security Summit on 16 & 17 March 2023

dx5 (formerly CIO Africa) is thrilled to announce that the annual Africa Cloud & Security Summit is back for its 13th edition on 16 & 17 March 2023. This year’s…

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sankalp africa summit TECHNOLOGY

The 10th edition of Sankalp Africa Summit 2023 will be held in Nairobi on the 1st and 2nd of March

One of Africa’s largest convening on impact entrepreneurship and sustainable development, the Sankalp Africa Summit, promises to positively engage over 1,500 different stakeholders from across the development sector ecosystem, to…

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payment on delivery TECHNOLOGY

Sendy is now allowing payment on delivery in Africa

Africa’s leading Fulfillment and Logistics enabler, Sendy, has introduced a  Payment on Delivery product for e-commerce and social commerce vendors in Africa. This product will facilitate secure online shopping in…

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IoT OPINION

Embracing IoT in Kenya: Opportunities and Challenges in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a fundamental shift in how we visualise and build the consumer and business technology of today. The modern-day enterprise is defined not just by…

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International Day of Education LIFESTYLE

African States were urged to prioritize affordable Digital Technologies and Education during International Day of Education

African States have been urged to prioritise affordable digital technologies and internet access, worthy investments, and commitment to education. This call was made today by Ms. Thobekile Matimbe, Paradigm Initiative’s…

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Partech 2022 Africa Tech Venture Capital Report TECHNOLOGY

Partech Africa’s 2022 Annual Report Reveals African Tech Ecosystem Grew Faster Than All Other Markets Globally

Partech Africa, the VC fund dedicated to technology startups in Africa, has issued its annual report on Africa Tech Venture Capital. The report, which aims to provide a practical picture…

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ASIP STARTUPS

Telecel Group and Startupbootcamp AfriTech Select Participants for Africa Startup Initiative Program Accelerator – ASIP

Startupbootcamp AfriTech, a leading tech accelerator in Africa, has joined forces with telecommunications giant Telecel Group to select the participants of the highly coveted Africa Startup Initiative Program (ASIP) Accelerator….

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pitch live STARTUPS

Final Call for Startups to Apply to Pitch Live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2023

The final deadline for tech startups across Africa to apply for the fifth edition of Pitch Live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi  is coming quickly with applications closing, Friday 20th of January. Ten…

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Technology trends OPINION

State of Technology in 2023: Technology trends to watch out for this year

Since the pandemic struck in 2020, our reliance on technology has increased dramatically. With all the optimism that comes with the start of a new year, 2023 is expected to…

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web3 TECHNOLOGY

Ogilvy Africa and Savannah Labs Partner to Develop Web3 Solutions for Brands in Sub-Saharan Africa

Leading brand communications network, Ogilvy Africa has announced a strategic partnership with Kenyan-founded blockchain company, Savannah Labs, to lead the way in developing Web 3.0 (web3) solutions for brands and marketers…

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investments TECHNOLOGY

Visa Pledges $1bn Investments in Africa to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Visa has pledged to invest $1bn investments in Africa over the next five years in a bid to promote resilient, innovative and inclusive economies on the continent. The new funds…

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Kwely TECHNOLOGY

Kwely Launches B2B E-Marketplace to Provide African Producers with Global Platform to Sell Their Products

Kwely Inc. announced the launch of its B2B e-marketplace to provide African producers and manufacturers with a global platform to sell their products. International buyers can now access high-quality, unique,…

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TECHNOLOGY

10Bet Launch in Africa-Perfect Entertainment Hub

For the people of Africa, something that has long since been a trouble point for a substantial number of people is the outright lack of any serviceable online entertainment platforms….

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TECHNOLOGY

Sports Betting in Africa- What is fuelling it?

A few days ago I watched a video of Tanzania fan of Yanga (Young Africans Sports Club) talking about how he was feeling bad after losing the match to arch…

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TECHNOLOGY

How African Millennials are driving the technological shift

Millennials are driving the Increased dependency on technology and a mobile first approach in Africa. This is according to a recent GeoPoll rapid survey carried out among youth in five…

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TECHNOLOGY

Spending habits of Youth consumers in Sub-Sahara Africa

  Youth consumers in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) are very image conscious and are spending over 50% of their earnings on personal care items, this is according to a recent GeoPoll…

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TECHNOLOGY

Financial year results: Liberalization of the visa rules earns Flydubai USD 8.6 million in profit

Flydubai has announced USD 8.6 million profit in 2016 with a total revenue for the year hitting USD 1.37 billion for the 12- month period. The total revenue in its…

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TECHNOLOGY

Britain won’t turn its back on Africa following Brexit

Brexit does not mean that the British government will turn its back on Africa. Speaking at the first ever Africa Trade Forum which is being hosted by the Economic Commission…

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