Author: Ibukunoluwa Bankole
AfriTECH 4.0: Blockchain and AI key to Africa’s digital future, says NITDA DG
•
Africa’s potential to become a global technology leader took centre stage at the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH…
Teraco’s R8 billion JB7 data centre to revamp Africa’s digital infrastructure
•
Teraco, a leading provider of interconnection platforms and vendor-neutral colocation data centres in Africa, has officially commenced construction…
Africa Tech Festival 2024: South Africa unveils AI institute to lead digital transformation
•
South Africa’s Ministry of Communications and Digital Technologies has launched the AI Institute of South Africa, a key…
Access Bank UK acquires AfrAsia Bank, expands footprint in Mauritius
•
Access Bank UK, a subsidiary of Access Holdings, has announced its acquisition of majority equity stake in AfrAsia…
Moniepoint eyes commercial banking license to expand financial services in Nigeria
•
The latest Nigerian fintech unicorn, Moniepoint, is pursuing a commercial banking license from the Central Bank of Nigeria…
Startupbootcamp, Mara Group launch $250 million fund to boost African tech startups
•
Startupbootcamp, a leading global tech accelerator, has announced a partnership with Ashish Thakkar’s Mara Group and Blend Financial…
Metrofile Kenya, KARMA partner to digitise records, drive economic efficiency
•
Metrofile Kenya, an information and records management leader, has partnered with the Kenya Association of Records Managers and…
Ethiopia sets deadline for standardised QR code payments to unify digital transactions
•
Starting December 1, all payment service providers in Ethiopia are required to adopt the Standard for Interoperable QR…
Nigerian technologists threaten indefinite strike over unpaid salaries, outstanding emoluments
•
Following a peaceful protest held at the University of Maiduguri, the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has…
Tech-X-Con 2024: Dev League’s premiere event to inspire African tech talents in Kwara
•
Dev League, an inclusive community championing technology across Africa, is set to host Tech-X-Con 2024 on November 9…
