Category: Africa Tech News
Access Bank acquires Bidvest Bank in South Africa, days after expanding to Malta
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Access Bank has acquired Bidvest Bank in South Africa with R2.8 billion ($159 million) days after expanding to…
Nairobi to host 7th annual Africa Tech Summit in 2025
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The 7th Annual Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has been officially announced to hold February 12 and 13, 2025.…
Order on WhatsApp with Ubuy: a new way to shop across borders
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Ubuy, a prominent e-commerce company, on Thursday unveiled an innovative tool that enables users to place orders directly…
KIXP, iXAfrica Data Centres partner to improve Internet connection across East Africa
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The Technology Service Providers Association of Kenya (TESPOK) has announced the opening of a new peering Point of…
E-hailing firm Yango partners with COFINA, Yabx to offer in-app loans of up to $500 for drivers in Ivory Coast
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Ivory Coast drivers now have access to in-app loans of up to 300,000 CFA ($500), according to a…
Smart Zambia’s Percy Chinyama calls for digital collaboration across Africa to spur development
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Africa must close the digital divide and leverage technology to drive socioeconomic growth, according to Percy Chinyama, National…
Power outage halts Tanzania’s electric train services, stirs concerns over grid stability
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Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) electric train services were disrupted on December 4, 2024, due to a nationwide…
Google hires new country director for South Africa
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Google announced the appointment of Kabelo Makwane as its new Country Director for South Africa on December 5,…
OX Delivers expands electric fleet across East Africa with $163 million agreement
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On December 4, 2024, OX Delivers unveiled a significant $163 million agreement to enhance its electric vehicle operations…
Yasiri: Making quality education abroad accessible to African students
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Yasiri is an innovative educational consultancy connecting international students with affordable study programs abroad. Founded in 2023 and…
