Standard Bank Group was on Wednesday named African Bank of the Year by a leading publication in recognition of the banking giant’s achievements in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic and empowering women. African Banker(link is external) magazine announced the winners of its 2021 Awards at a virtual ceremony held on the…
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South African premium content animation studio, Triggerfish today announced calls for entries for a pan-African Story Artist Lab sponsored by Netflix. Selected applicants will have three months of paid skills development with international industry experts. Nathan Stanton, a story artist on Oscar-winning features like Brave, Finding Nemo, and Monsters Inc, will…
Telecel Group Africa Startup Initiative Program (ASIP), with Africa’s top early-stage tech Accelerator, Startupbootcamp Afritech, have selected the 10 tech startups that will participate in the inaugural ASIP Accelerator. The program received a record 2229 applications and managed to narrow it down to the Top 10, with the help of…
The Facebook Journalism Project has partnered with Reuters to launch a free online training programme for Journalists, called the Reuters Digital Journalism Course. The Project works with publishers around the world to strengthen the connection between journalists and the communities they serve. Its training, programs, and partnerships work by: investing…
MainOne, the leading provider of connectivity, cloud and data center solutions in West Africa is set to launch the Appolonia Data Center of its subsidiary, MDXi. The new facility which is located 20 kilometers from the center of Accra, Ghana will expand MainOne’s already robust infrastructure and service profile in…
MTN Nigeria plans to invest 640 billion naira (approximately US$1.5 billion) over the next three years to expand broadband access across the continent’s most populous country, in line with the federal government’s 2020-2025 National Broadband Plan and in support of MTN Group’s strategy, Ambition 2025: Leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress. “Nigeria…
DHL Express, the global leading express service provider and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music-based entertainment company introduce DHL FAST-TRACK, a new music initiative connecting artists and fans by leveraging both companies’ local and global expertise. DHL FAST-TRACK is a progressive initiative with purpose, delivering tomorrow’s music…
SAP’s flagship digital skills build initiative the Young Professionals Program is celebrating its first-ever graduates from Lusophone Africa. At a virtual graduation ceremony attended by Constantin Zelenty, Deputy Head of Mission German Embassy Angola, Cathy Smith, Managing Director SAP Africa, Pedro Guerreiro, Managing Director SAP Central Africa as well as…
Portuguese and Juventus football star, Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first person in the world to hit 300 million followers on Instagram. He was also the first person to cross the 200 million mark on the platform. He is followed by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson with 246 Million Followers. Both are…
Zambia’s Government-owned telecommunication service provider, Zamtel and global payments and technology company, Mastercard have today announced a strategic partnership that will enable Zamtel Mobile Money customers – even those without bank accounts – to make safe and seamless digital payments on the Mastercard network including international e-commerce transactions. This is…
The Africa Renewable Energy Fund II has achieved its first close at €125 million, following a joint investment of €17.5 million from The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa and the Climate Technology Fund through the African Development Bank (AfDB). AREF II, a successor to the original Fund, is a 10-year…
Last week, El Salvador announced it will officially be adopting Bitcoin as a legal tender in the country. However, according to the latest reports, the World Bank has refused to assist El Salvador’s request with the implementation of Bitcoin as a legal tender. The World Bank said it rejected the…
E-Livestock Global today launched a first-of-its kind solution powered by Mastercard’s blockchain-based Provenance solution, empowering Zimbabwean farmers to prove the origin and health records of their cattle, while reducing risks to buyers. A first in the Middle East and Africa, the solution brings new hope to the country’s agricultural sector…
The President of the World Bank, Mr David Malpass, and his senior management team comprised of Dr Axel van Trotsenburg and Dr Makhtar Diop met with the African Union’s COVID-19 Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT) to discuss modalities for a partnership that will accelerate vaccine deployment to Africa. In a…
Fuel management and payment solutions specialists Payment24 has launched a new module in their comprehensive solutions suite, bringing contactless, cardless and secure fuel payments to market. Payment24’s latest innovation, FastLane, is described as ‘biometrics for the vehicle’ which instantly identifies any vehicle enrolled in the system as it drives into…
Truecaller, the world’s most trusted and accurate Caller ID and telephone search engine, is rolling out a new feature to further augment the user experience. The new feature Smart SMS has been introduced based on user feedback and is designed to cater to the evolving needs of our consumers. It…
IFC and the Government of Niger have announced a partnership under the World Bank Group’s Scaling Solar program to develop up to 50 megawatts of grid-connected solar power, equivalent to roughly 20 percent of the country’s current installed capacity. The project will help power thousands of homes, schools, businesses, and…
Vodacom Financial Services announces its latest lending product, VodaLend | Business Cash Advance, which provides finance to smaller unregistered businesses in need of quick access to short-term cash advances. Offering finance between R3000 and R350 000 to customers using VodaPay point of sale (POS) devices, Business Cash Advance complements VodaLend’s…
Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP (PwC) on Tuesday unveiled The New Equation, PwC’s landmark global strategy which responds to fundamental changes in the world, including technological disruption, climate change, fractured geopolitics, and the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The New Equation is based on an analysis of global trends and thousands…
MTN Group is leveraging on its expansive footprint across Africa to test and ultimately deploy OpenRAN – an innovative technology that will enable the telecommunication giant to launch new services more quickly, cost-effectively and seamlessly, supporting its strategy, Ambition 2025: Leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress. MTN plans to modernise its…