Google has expanded its wildfire boundary tracker to Kenya, Rwanda and several other countries across Europe and Africa to curb the spread of wildfires. By leveraging advanced AI technology, the …
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Egypt’s edtech Educatly raises $2.5 million to solidify its presence in Egypt, others
by Editorby EditorEducatly, an Egyptian edtech startup, has raised $2.5 million to solidify its presence in the Middle East and Africa, including key markets such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab …
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Chowdeck Announces Exclusive Partnership with Chicken Republic in Lagos and Ibadan
by Editorby EditorChowdeck, the on-demand delivery service in Nigeria, has formed an exclusive partnership with Chicken Republic, a fast-food restaurant chain, to offer higher quality and more affordable meal deliveries for customers …
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A major force behind business efficiency in Africa’s data infrastructure
by Editorby EditorAfrica’s digital economy is expanding rapidly, highlighting the need for reliable and scalable IT infrastructure. Colocation plays a vital role in this expansion, allowing various clients to house their servers …
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TotalEnergies says will quit South African offshore gas block
by Editorby EditorTotalEnergies (TTEF.PA), a major French oil company, announced on Monday its decision to exit an offshore natural gas block located off the southern coast of South Africa due to the …
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MTN Nigeria confirmed yesterday that it has closed its offices across the country to protect its employees from further harm following incidents on Monday. The company is currently assessing the …
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a bailout of $3.4bn (£2.6bn) for Ethiopia to support its economic reforms over the next four years. The Horn of Africa nation has …
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Africa’s Business Heroes Announces Top 50 Finalists for 2024 Prize Competition
by Editorby EditorAfter receiving ~20,000 applications from all 54 African countries, Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition has revealed the Top 50 Finalists for its 2024 edition. The competition is a philanthropic …
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Startup funding declines to $780m in H1 – Report
by Editorby EditorStartup funding for the African continent decreased in the first half of 2024, dropping to $780 million from $1.8 billion during the same period in 2023. Despite this decline, Nigeria …
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Africa cashless payment systems confab to focus on building safer economy
by Editorby EditorForeign Investment Network (FIN) will host the 3rd Africa Cashless Payment Systems Conference, Exhibition & Award on September 11-12, 2024, in Lagos. Under the theme “Building a Safer Cashless Economy …