How Africa can ride on tech to attain shared prosperity
Developing countries must immediately take control of their own digital destinies or risk losing out on the Fourth Industrial Revolution race.The sentiments were made during the lau…...
Read More Nunya Lab, a new tech incubator, is officially launched in Togo
(Togo First) - The Ministry of grassroots development has launched a new incubator for local startups, through the Youth Economic Initiatives Support Fund (FAIEJ).Named Nunya Lab, t…...
Read More Kenya’s Mobile Lenders Could Be Supervised by Central Bank
Kenya’s mobile-phone lenders could come under central bank supervision, compelling them to disclose interest rates and transaction fees before giving loans, if draft legislation is…...
Read More Morocco telco most advanced in Africa, Maroc Telecom dominates land lines
Morocco has developed one of the most advanced telecommunications markets in Africa, supported by the governments Maroc Digital 2020 strategy to encourage the development of a digit…...
Read More Safaricom seeks to acquire stake in Ethiopia telco
Safaricom is considering buying a stake in Ethiopia’s State-owned Ethio Telecom, which has announced the sale of shares through a privatisation plan.Michael Joseph, Safaricoms int…...
Read More MIE Groups holds Dubai luncheon on African Technology Show, Dec. 16-18, Morocco
DUBAI, Oct. 9 2019 – MIE Groups, the organizer of the success CTW trade fairs and conferences, held here on Tuesday a luncheon to promote the upcoming African Technology Show (AFTS…...
Read More Altron wins Microsoft licensing solution provider contract
This agreement comes after Microsoft decided to cancel its reseller contract with EOH because of alleged corrupt practices within the firm, particularly relating to the securing of …...
Read More Drones for Good: Mapping for the Kenyan Red Cross with Altohelix
Bringing drone technology to the gobal communities who may benefit most is difficult. Challenges range from regulatory hurdles, communcation issues, extreme weather, to community a…...
Read More Digital ID advances all African fronts
by Frank HerseyThe trend for this week is mobile – mobile banking, payments, SIM registration and even a mobile app to check someone’s ID from a photo of their thumbprints. It’s …...
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