Category: Business
Waza raises $8 million, unveils Lync for African startups
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Waza, a promising fintech startup, acquired $8 million in seed capital to improve its services for African businesses.…
Egypt-based Raseedi acquires Kashat, offers nano-loans up to 3,000 EGP to customers
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Egypt-based fintech business Raseedi announced on Wednesday the acquisition of Kashat and its subsidiary Pharos Microfinance S.A.E. in…
Minister of Communications Bosun Tijani launches foundation to distribute refurbished digital devices to students
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Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy announced the launch of the Bosun Tijani Foundation’s Reuse Lab…
Samsung Health digitises users’ medical history, prescriptions and hospital appointments
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On Friday, Samsung announced a new feature in its Samsung Health app that allows users to manage their…
Amazon expands to South Africa, opens walk-in centre in Cape Town
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Amazon launched a Seller Success Centre in Cape Town, South Africa, on Thursday, aiming to support independent sellers…
Wegagen Bank replaces HelloCash with E-Birr to enhance payment services
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Wegagen Bank‘s prior partnership with BelCash has been replaced with a new mobile money service launched by E-Birr.…
Ethio Telecom, AfDB dialogue on possible partnership to boost Ethiopia’s digital economy
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In an effort to strengthen Ethiopia’s digital economy and advance Africa’s larger digital transformation, Ethio Telecom and the…
Safaricom M-PESA partners with Awash to enhance digital payment in the insurance industry
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Awash Insurance, the top private insurance provider in Ethiopia, has partnered with Safaricom M-PESA to integrate its services…
Kenya’s Interior Ministry mandates Facebook, other social media companies to establish physical offices
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The Kenyan Ministry of Interior announced on Thursday via their official Ministry of Interior X post that all…
Intel invests in 7 African innovation projects
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Intel Corporation announced the winners of its 2024 Community Reach Program on Wednesday. This program supports innovative African…
