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Liquid Telecom introduces first fiber network to South Sudan

Pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom will implement and operate South Sudan’s first fiber broadband network, connecting the country to the “One Africa” broadband network, which is approaching 70,000km across 13 African countries and to the rest of the world. This breakthrough foreign direct investment by Liquid Telecom has been recognized by President Salva Kiir. Ministers […]

Tunga is nurturing Africa’s Tech Talent

When it comes to software development, Africa is a blind spot for many companies. The continent, however, has great potential, as we can tell from investments by Google and Facebook. The African talent pool could be a solution for companies that struggle to find good software developers. Dutch company Tunga published a report about the […]

BuuPass Partners With Safaricom for Bus e-Ticketing Service

Kenyan TransporTech startup, BuuPass has partnered with Safaricom to launch a service that will allow travellers in the country to book and purchase bus tickets online. The service which is available online (buupass.com) and through USSD (*877# ) will allow customers to book from a choice of five bus operators including Easy Coach, Modern Coast, Greenline, Palmers […]

What Apple will unveil at its developer keynote on Monday

Apple’s developer conference beginning on Monday will move the company closer to a future in which the iPhone is no longer the central cog for other products and services. CEO Tim Cook and other leaders will make a keynote presentation at the Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, California to unveil updates of Apple’s operating systems […]

Huawei, Pakistan partner Amid UK Defence Secretary Sacked Over Leaked Plans Of 5G Involvement

Huawei has signed an MoU with Pakistan to finance the first cloud centre in the country, as Prime Minister Imran Khan met with the founder and CEO of Huawei Ren Zhengfei in Beijing. Huawei’s CEO also expressed his interest in making a huge investment in Pakistan, where previously a regional service centre was established. The […]

Kenyan Banks launch Stawi loan App targeting SME’s

The loan product, dubbed "Stawi", will initially be managed by five banks – Commercial Bank of Africa Limited (CBA), the Cooperative Bank of Kenya Limited, Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited (DTB), KCB Bank (Kenya) Limited, and NIC Group PLC. Customers will access the loan through a mobile phone application. The money will then be credited to the customer wallet.

06/05/2019
By Editorial Desk
Corporate, Financial & Tech, Tech Startups

Apptivate Africa signs KFC, Big Square and NewsCafe to grow M-Kula

Digital payment solution firm Apptivate Africa has signed agreements with KFC, Big Square and NewsCafe that will see customers use the company’s flagship app M-Kula to pay for their meals. M-Kula; which is available on IOS and Android platforms allows employers e-wallets of their employees with money that can be used for meals. The employees […]

Toshiba strengthens Africa presence with Nairobi office

Toshiba Corporation has announced the establishment of its new branch office in Nairobi, Kenya under Toshiba Africa (Pty) Ltd, the company’s main subsidiary based in South Africa. Toshiba celebrated this important occasion with an opening ceremony graced by the Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Energy of Kenya, Hon. Charles Keter, and other government officials and […]

SWVL, Nairobi Garage partner to expand coverage

Bus hailing app, Swvl has partnered with Nairobi Garage to enhance the movement of Nairobi Garage members across their three locations. The Cairo-headquartered bus has created a premium product that will allow our members and the public move between Karen, Kilimani and Westlands at affordable rates saving you money and most importantly time. In relation […]

Facebook AI researchers create world’s high-res map of Africa

The New AI-powered, high-res maps to help humanitarian aid and relief agencies better assist people in need. Facebook (www.Facebook.com) is working closely with key non-profit and research partners to use artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to address large-scale social, health and infrastructure challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. These efforts range from rural electrification in Tanzania to […]