The Fourth AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) ended in Grenada with over US $300 million in deals signed and a strong commitment to deepen Africa–Caribbean collaboration. Co-hosted by Afreximbank …
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South African Airways Moves to Adopt Artificial Intelligence for Better Customer Service and Operational Efficiency
South African Airways (SAA) has revealed plans to start using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve customer service and resolve complaints faster as part of its broader digital transformation efforts. The …
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Airtel Subsidiary Xtelify Launches AI-Powered Software for Telecom Operators
Xtelify, a new digital subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software platform that aims to change how telecommunications companies (telcos) operate and relate with their customers. …
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Singapore Woos Ghanaian Businesses for Trade, Tech, and Innovation Partnerships
Singapore is urging Ghanaian businesses to tap into new opportunities for investment, trade, and technology partnerships, as it looks to strengthen economic ties with Africa. The call came during a …
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CBN Clears Air on NRBVN Charges, Says No Hidden Fees for Bank Verification Number
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed claims of hidden charges in the Bank Verification Number (BVN) process, assuring Nigerians that the enrolment remains free for residents in the …
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Togolese Business Leaders Trained on Artificial Intelligence in Lomé
Over 80 top executives from across Togo’s business sectors participated in a special training session on artificial intelligence (AI) held in Lomé from July 1 to 3, 2025. The programme, …
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World Bank Appoints Togolese National Farouk Mollah Banna
The World Bank has announced the appointment of Farouk Mollah Banna, a Togolese-American expert, as its new Resident Representative in Chad. Banna is expected to play a leading role in …
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Excite Panacea Unveils AI Supply Chain Dashboard
Excite Panacea, a Nigerian-based supply chain technology company, has introduced an AI-powered supply chain analytics dashboard aimed at improving distribution efficiency and tackling data fragmentation across West Africa’s fast-moving consumer …
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Ex-Hilal Takaful Boss Urges Insurance Firms to Collaborate on AI Investment
The former Managing Director of Hilal Takaful Insurance, Mrs. Thaibat Adeniran, has called on Nigerian insurance companies to collaborate as a consortium to reduce the financial burden of adopting artificial …
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Unlock Top In-Demand Skills with ALX in 2025
The frantic pace of technological change often leaves traditional education systems playing catch-up, producing graduates who feel unprepared for the modern job market. Yet, in this gap, a different kind …