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The battle for the embattled operations in TikTok in the US is truly getting exciting as Trump’s deadline looms near. The President has said he is not changing the date, whether it is September 15, or September 20 or November. Yesterday, Microsoft officially reported that ByteDance, owner of TikTok, rejected…

Freshbag, a Cameroonian agri-tech startup, has secured an undisclosed investment from GreenTec Capital Partners, a German investor into African start-ups and SMEs. Freshbag is an innovative digital Cameroon platform that connects farmers and vendors to ensure a fair and reliable food supply network. The company works hand in hand with…

The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Board of Directors has approved $6 million equity investments in two African e-commerce companies. The two companies are Copia Global and Kaisha. Copia Global leverages mobile technology to deliver essential goods in Kenya. $5 million in equity investment will help Copia Global…

Facebook is trying to win back the millennials in the colleges and universities by introducing a new feature called Facebook Campus. It is a college-only space designed to help students connect with fellow classmates over shared interests. Facebook Campus is a dedicated section of the Facebook app designed for students,…

Do you have any innovative solution that addresses barriers to digital inclusion of people with disabilities? Supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the GSMA is looking for start-ups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises in Africa and Asia that are driving the digital inclusion of…

Mastercard has announced a partnership agreement with Zimswitch, Zimbabwe’s national payment switch to enable the modernization of Zimbabwe’s payment infrastructure, using Mastercard’s technology, products and services. This partnership will further support the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s vision of a modernized and interoperable payment system that supports inclusive economic growth and…

Nigerian Frank Okoisor has been appointed CEO Toyota Connected Europe (TCEU), dually assigned to the position of Vice President Connected Technologies at TME, to further develop and leverage digital technologies that will support our transformation from automotive to mobility company. Before his appointment, he was Vice President People and Innovation,…

Reports have emerged that China would prefer that ByteDance close TikTok US operations than to forcibly sell it to any company. According to the Reuters report, a forced sale would make both ByteDance and China appear weak in the face of pressure from America. The report said China was willing…

Africa’s retail giant, Shoprite, has announced that it will be leaving Kenya two years after it was set up. It has decided to either sell or close its remaining two stores in Kenya by the end of December 2020. This announcement comes some months after it announced that it was leaving…

UnionPay International (UPI) and Interswitch have announced their partnership, confirming Interswitch as a Third-Party Service Provider (TPSP) for UnionPay International in East Africa. The partnership supports the vision and mission that enables further payment digitalization across the continent, allowing cardholders and merchants within the region to transact seamlessly and conveniently…

Over the years, it has become harder for a small retailer to compete with the likes of Amazon and other big ecommerce stores. This trend has been growing and it seems like nothing was going to slow it. Then Covid-19 came around and it sent online shopping into the stratosphere.…

Chinese phone maker, Tecno Mobile, unveiled the Camon 16 Premier at a virtual launch recently. The smartphone sports a MediaTek Helio G90T chipset and a 4,500 mAh battery with 33W fast-charging. The Camon 16 Premier has a 6.9″ Full HD LCD display (1,080×2,460 pixels) with a refresh rate of 90Hz.…

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BIMA, a leading provider of digital health and insurtech services in emerging markets, has raised $30 million in further investment as demand for digital health services doubles. COVID-19 is the catalyst behind the surge, with consumers seeking increased access to telemedicine and insurance cover against life and health risks. The…

Integrated ICT services provider, Internet Solutions Limited is set to rebrand and operate as Dimension Data by the end of this year in all its operating companies. This is part of Dimension Data’s larger plan to consolidate its businesses, enhance efficiency, and better deliver the changing technology needs of its…

Transsion-owned subsidiary, Infinix Mobile, is launching a new smartphone, Infinix Zero 8, in the Kenyan market today for KES 28,999 ($267). It as launched in Nigeria in August 2020. The stylish and fashion-focused Infinix Zero 8 runs on Android v10 operating system, with its key feature being the presence of…

Jobberman, one of the foremost players in the recruitment and employment industry announced that it has acquired a Nigerian competitor, NGcareers. Though the sum of the deal was not disclosed, this will see the ROAM company increase the gap its next competitor. Ngcareers was founded in 2009 by Paul and…

Indications have emerged that a major technology project is set to be unveiled in Nigeria in the coming weeks. Feelers from sources in the know claim that the project is one that is set to further deepen Nigeria’s pedigree as an emerging force to be reckoned with in the global…

The Samsung Blue Tag Sale is still on. It started on the 17th of August and is ending on Sunday, 6th of September 2020. The Sale is available in the following African countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania. Items on offer include smartphones, TVs and home appliances. Here is a…

German-based Internet Startup Incubator, Rocket Internet, has announced that it will be delisting from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange after its Initial Public Offering six years ago. According to the company in a statement, “the underlying rationale for the delisting is that, in the assessment of the Company’s Management Board and…