Author: Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi

Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi has been covering blockchain technology, intelligent technologies, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, telecommunications technology, sustainability, autonomous vehicles, and other topics for Innovation Village since 2017. In the years since, he has published over 4,000 articles — a mix of breaking news, reviews, helpful how-tos, industry analysis, and more. | Open DM on Twitter @TapiwaMutisi

NoorNation, an Egypt-based startup focusing on climate technology, has recently received an undisclosed amount of funding from KBW Ventures, the venture capital firm established by Saudi Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed. This investment will facilitate NoorNation’s growth ambitions and enhance its pioneering work in decentralized energy and water systems. Launched in…

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African B2B e-commerce platform, OmniRetail, has announced the appointment of Steve Dakayi as the Country Lead for Ivory Coast, signaling the company’s strategic expansion into the Francophone region of Africa. Dakayi transitions to OmniRetail following the closure of BetaStore, a B2B e-commerce venture he launched in 2020. With a decade…

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Empower and Serve (Empserve), a non-profit organization committed to uplifting youth and marginalized communities through technological education and sustainable development initiatives, has unveiled its pioneering venture: the establishment of Kenya’s inaugural eco-village and center for social innovation located in Kajiado County. This initiative is designed to tackle the distinct challenges…

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Fidelity Bank, a financial institution in Nigeria classified as a second-tier bank with a valuation of 323 billion Nigerian Naira (approximately 205 million US dollars), has publicly refuted claims made by the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) concerning an alleged incident of unauthorized access to customer data. Additionally, the bank…

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Zone, a company specializing in blockchain-based payment infrastructure, has entered into a strategic alliance with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), with the goal of integrating Payment Terminal Service Aggregator (PTSA) capabilities into Zone’s blockchain technology. This collaboration is poised to enhance the seamless interaction and functionality among various entities…

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