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Africa Data Centres Secures Level One B-BBEE Status, Driving Inclusive Growth in South Africa’s Digital Economy
Africa Data Centres, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has achieved a major milestone after being awarded a Level One B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) certification in South Africa. This is …
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FG, WTO Launch $50m Programme to Boost Nigerian Women in Digital Trade
The Federal Government has launched the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy Nigeria programme, a $50 million initiative designed to train, fund, and connect women-led businesses to international markets. The …
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Lagos to Host 4,000 Global Tech Leaders for Moonshot 2025
More than 4,000 innovators, policymakers, and investors from over 15 countries will gather in Lagos from October 15 to 16 for the third edition of Moonshot by TechCabal, Africa’s leading …
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South African Rand Holds Steady Ahead of Mining and Unemployment Data Release
The South African rand remained stable in early trading on Tuesday as investors awaited key domestic economic data. At 6:18 a.m. GMT, the rand was trading at 17.74 to the …
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Bank of Uganda Maintains Key Lending Rate at 9.75% Over Inflation and Global Economic Concerns
Uganda’s central bank has decided to keep its main lending rate unchanged at 9.75 per cent for the fourth time in a row, as the country continues to monitor global …
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SEC DG Emomotimi Agama Elected Vice Chairman of IOSCO Africa
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has been elected Vice Chairman of the Africa/Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organisation …
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Yango Opens Africa Regional Headquarters in Abidjan
Yango Group, a technology company based in the United Arab Emirates, has opened a new regional headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, as part of its plan to expand digital services …
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Safaricom, PayPal Link M-PESA Wallets for Global Transactions
Safaricom’s M-PESA service has partnered with PayPal to allow Kenyans to move money easily between their mobile money wallets and PayPal accounts. The new partnership is expected to benefit over …
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Kenya’s Trade Minister Says Country Now Leads Africa’s Digital Revolution
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has declared that Kenya is now leading the charge in Africa’s digital transformation, citing strong gains in internet connectivity, digital innovation, and a shift away …