Following the launch of PesaPal in Malawi, attention is now on the introduction of the payment platform in Ghana, Nigeria and Zambia. This was announced via Twitter by Agosta Liko Founder and CEO PesaPal. Malawi #Done PesaPal now covers a population of 170 Million. Next mPOS Nigeria, Ghana & Zambia…
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The Rockefeller Foundation and the Tony Elumelu Foundation have announced the winners of the Africa Impact Economy Innovations Fund (IEIF). Launched in April 2013 at the Africa Impact Investing Forum supported by the Rockefeller Foundation and the Tony Elumelu Foundation, IEIF provides grant capital for entrepreneurs with projects that create…
For the past two years, Recyclobekia has been successful in the collection of e-waste across more than 25 big companies in Egypt. E-waste is defined as all obsolete or outdated computers, televisions, cell phones, printers, PDAs, and thousands of other devices commonly used in offices, homes, and by people on…
The MasterCard Foundation today issued a $50 million Request for Proposals, seeking innovative, collaborative and scalable approaches for creating economic opportunities for young people by providing skills-training and access to financial services. The announcement is part of the Foundation’s new Economic Opportunities for Youth strategy, which will improve the livelihoods of disadvantaged…
It was available on Nike.com for only 11 minutes. Kanye West’s Red October Nike Air Yeezy 2 sold out in just 11 minutes after Nike quietly sent out this tweet in what was a surprise release, on Sunday (Feb. 9) The Nike Air Yeezy 2 is now available http://t.co/B9D2BtBQRx— Nike.com (@nikestore)…
Paynet has recently announced a merger of its PesaPoint agent network with that of Pep Intermedius – to further grow the PesaPoint brand and expand its network. Paynet is a full payments service provider for banks and mobile money companies in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan while Pep…
A total of 725 African students, representing 24 countries, have already signed up for this 2014 edition of Go Green in the City. These students come primarily from Nigeria (149 applications), Egypt (142 applications), Algeria (29 applications), Morocco (138 applications), Algeria (86 applications), Ghana (43 applications), and Kenya (47 applications).…
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has expressed interest in participating in the forthcoming National Conference. This was announced by the society’s president, Prof. David Adewumi in Lagos. He told journalists the federal government of Nigerian would add value and quality to the dialogue process if it adds its members to the…
Microsoft has commended the renewed efforts of Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in fight against counterfeit software. Microsoft said the recent raids by EFCC would benefit the economy. The agency raided the premises of a popular High Quality Counterfeit (HQC) software reseller with Head Office…
7411 National Directory has commended Nigeria’s communication technology ministry for its open data initiative claiming it would harmonize and warehouse credible, relevant and useful data across the country for daily use. Okeowo Desmond Olasubomi, chief executive officer, 7411 National Directory, said that when data are completely harmonized, warehoused and made…
Nokia has officially introduced its first 6-inch Lumia smartphones into Nigeria’s tech market. The devices are the Lumia 1520, which is the company’s top of the range Windows Phone and the more affordable Lumia 1320. The company has also commenced a Storyteller Competition through individuals could share inspirational stories of…
Global real estate classified player Lamudi currently reports a world-wide rocketing of listings on their platform. In 16 countries throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America, the branch leader registered over 100.000 apartments, houses and properties offered to more than a million monthly visitors and there is still a bullish tendency.…
In a recent report by Wall Street Journal, October 15, 2015 has been set as the deadline by VISA and Mastercard to switch to a more secure way of authorizing credit card transactions in which customers will enter a personal identification number (PIN) at checkout instead of signing a receipt. The…
Are you a forward thinking Nigerian student with an entrepreneurial drive looking for an opportunity to become economically independent? If you think you have what it takes to generate sales leads for DStv decoders and mobile devices whilst earning an attractive commission on each sale, then the DStv Acada Scheme is just…
Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg L.P., philanthropist and 108th Mayor of New York City, recently announced the launch of the Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa, a three-year pan-African program to build media capacity, convene international leaders and improve access to information in order to advance transparency, accountability and governance on…
Australia has now become the second country to experience iTunes Radio. The service, which launched in the United States late last year, works on iPads, iPhones, iPods running iOS 7, the Apple TV, and on iTunes 11 on the Mac or PC. The consumer giant said in October that 20 million…
This is the story of adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, who has accomplished more than most of us ever dared to dream possible. Erik has overcome enormous odds to climb the seven highest summits on earth, something only 118 people in history have accomplished. To us, he is living proof that its…
Bob Diamond, the former CEO of Barclays Bank has announced that he is seeking to acquire African financial services companies companies that can help businesses manage currency and commodity risks on the continent. He mentioned this in a discussion with reporters today in Lagos, Nigeria. He said his company, Atlas…
Samsung Electronics introduced new Black Edition versions of the successful Galaxy S4 and S4 mini. These new editions are the latest in Samsung’s effort to build on its commitment to deliver innovative technologies with more premium design choices to consumers. Both the Galaxy S4 and S4 mini Black Editions sport…
AutoXpress group, East Africa’s leading tyre wholesaler and retailer has received a 36% equity investment from Actis, a private equity firm investing primarily in Africa, China, India, Latin America, South and South East Asia. Operating through 20 company-owned stores in Kenya and Rwanda, AutoXpress is the key distributor and retailer of…