African technology news: fintech, startups, funding rounds, telecoms, digital policy and innovation across the continent.
The Federal Government of Nigeria is focusing on improving the country’s competitive index in the global market following the establishment of six technology centres across the country, according to Mr …
Elon Musk is offering to proceed with his purchase of Twitter at its original price of $54.20 per share. In a letter to the firm, Mr Musk agreed to pay the price he offered …
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has sued Meta Platforms Incorporated, owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms, for showing unapproved advertisements to the Nigerian audience. In a statement …
Morocco has purchased sophisticated military drones from China, as part of its ambition to diversify drone supply sources. Morocco’s purchase list includes Wing Long II, a medium altitude long endurance …
Telecom operators in Nigeria have expressed worry over the mass exodus (Japa) of technical workers from the country. According to them, this may lead to poor quality of services if not …
Google has announced the introduction of six new updates including Multisearch which would allow users effectively search out queries on its platform. This position was disclosed by Mr Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, the Head, Communication, West …
Prosus, the consumer internet arm of Naspers, a South African multinational technology company, says its $4.7 billion (R84.8 billion) deal to buy Indian digital payments provider BillDesk has fallen through …
South Africa’s data-only network provider Rain has tabled a formal nonbinding proposal to merge with mobile and fixed-line operator Telkom. Rain’s public expression of interest in a merger in August …
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) today announced the commercial launch of Afreximbank Trade Payment Services also known as “AfPAY” to facilitate international trade between African financial institutions and their clients. The …
Chipper Cash, an African cross-border payments company, has received authorization from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to provide remittance services from the United States of America to the country. The …
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