Category: Africa Tech News
A breakdown of the hitches of Ghana’s new online rent platform
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Ghana’s Ministry of Works and Housing has unveiled an online rent platform to boost transparency, access and fairness…
Kenya’s ICT sector undergoes major policy reforms after over 2 decades
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Kenya’s ICT Sector Working Group (SWG) has submitted a landmark report to the Ministry of Information, Communications, and…
Nigeria generates #2.55 trillion in taxes from Google, Facebook, Netflix, others in 6 months
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According to a report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in the first half of 2024, Google,…
Ghana tops global cybersecurity ranking for 2024
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Ghana was ranked Tier 1 in the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) released by the International Telecommunication Union…
Paymob secures $22M extension in series B funding, eyes MENA expansion
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Egyptian fintech Paymob has extended its Series B round to $72 million, securing an additional $22 million to…
Namibia to build largest solar plant with Chinese partners
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As Southern Africa grapples with increasing energy demands and a growing need for sustainability, several nations are turning…
South Africa’s regulator broadens election investigation to include Google and X
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South Africa’s Information Regulator is including Google and Elon Musk’s X in the recent general election probe initially…
Launch Africa Mezzanine Impact fund targets tech expansion in Africa and GCC
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Early-stage venture capital firm Launch Africa Ventures has introduced the Launch Africa Mezzanine Impact Fund, designed to provide…
DR Congo stops $1.2 billion biometric ID system amid overpricing allegations
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has abruptly cancelled a $1.2 billion project to establish a national biometric ID…
11th Africa Fintech Summit kicks off in Kenya
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The 11th Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) kicks off at the GTC JW Marriott in Nairobi, Kenya, from September…
