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Lesotho, UNDP Strengthen Partnership on Digital Transformation and AI Development
Kenya, France Partner on New Science and Engineering Complex at University of Nairobi
Ooredoo, du Partner on Landmark Subsea Cable Project to Boost UAE Digital Connectivity
Guinea Signs Deal for Second Submarine Fibre-Optic Cable to Expand Internet Capacity
Omantel Launches AI Centre of Excellence to Boost Oman’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem
Lesotho, UNDP Strengthen Partnership on Digital Transformation and AI Development
Kenya, France Partner on New Science and Engineering Complex at University of Nairobi
Ooredoo, du Partner on Landmark Subsea Cable Project to Boost UAE Digital Connectivity
Guinea Signs Deal for Second Submarine Fibre-Optic Cable to Expand Internet Capacity
Omantel Launches AI Centre of Excellence to Boost Oman’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem

Africa

Uber in talks to invest $100 million in Moove – Report

Uber Technologies Inc. is reportedly in talks to invest the sum of $100 million in African vehicle-financing startup Moove….

By: Africa Innovation Watch

In a press release, Apollo Agriculture, a leading agri-fintech startup dedicated to supporting small-scale farmers in Africa, announced a $10 million investment from Swedfund and ImpactConnect.

Kenya’s Apollo Agriculture secures $10m investment to service 400,000 more African farmers

In a press release, Apollo Agriculture, a leading agri-fintech startup dedicated to supporting small-scale farmers in Africa, announced a $10 million investment from Swedfund and…

By: IBK

Kupatana.com. Tanzania’s leading classifieds website, adds substantial value to AUTO24’s portfolio

AUTO24 acquires Tanzania’s Kupatana to strengthen its presence in Africa

Kupatana.com. Tanzania’s leading classifieds website, adds substantial value to AUTO24’s portfolio…

By: IBK

While agritech can significantly enhance agricultural productivity, its impact will be limited without proper education and training

Redefining Nigeria’s agricultural landscape: pioneering the agritech renaissance

While agritech can significantly enhance agricultural productivity, its impact will be limited without proper education and training…

By: IBK

In a defining manoeuvre heralding its swelling ambitions to metamorphose into Africa’s dominant cryptocurrency gateway, trailblazing trading platform Celia has forged an alliance with internationally admired Nigerian corporate practice Templars to cement its position.

Celia and Templars combine legal might and crypto vision to construct Africa’s next fintech empire

In a defining manoeuvre heralding its swelling ambitions to metamorphose into Africa’s dominant cryptocurrency gateway, trailblazing trading platform Celia has forged an alliance with internationally…

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

North African country, Egypt is making moves with its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project and is set to launch around 2030, per reports.

Egypt is reportedly working towards e-pound CBDC by 2030

North African country, Egypt is making moves with its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project and is set to launch around 2030, per reports….

By: IBK

Kenyan e-commerce Copia Global raises $20m funding, appoints former Metaswitch CEO to board

Kenyan e-commerce Copia Global raises $20m funding, appoints former Metaswitch CEO to board

Kenya-based e-commerce and fintech hub Copia Global has enlisted John Lazar, the former CEO of Microsoft subsidiary Metaswitch, to its board following a successful injection…

By: IBK

MTN names Selorm Adadevoh as Group Chief Commercial Officer effective April 1, 2024

MTN names Selorm Adadevoh as Group Chief Commercial Officer effective April 1, 2024

MTN has announced the appointment of Selorm Adadevoh as the Group Chief Commercial Officer, set to take effect from April 1, 2024….

By: IBK

Kenyan digital commerce solution, Tappi, secures $1.5 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round led by Mercy Corps Ventures and Chui Ventures.

Kenyan e-commerce Tappi secures $1.5m in funding led by Mercy Corps

Kenyan digital commerce solution, Tappi, secures $1.5 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round led by Mercy Corps Ventures and Chui Ventures….

By: IBK

M-KOPA, a leading African fintech platform, has today announced the official launch of its flexible digital financing model in Ghana following a successful pilot phase. The strategic move to expand its operations makes Ghana the second West African country for the company, strengthening its pan-African footprint to provide financial and digital inclusion for underbanked customers. The company established its market entry in the Greater Accra Region, focusing on smartphone financing. Leveraging key partnerships with Samsung and Nokia, M-KOPA has provided financing to over 100,000 people and unlocked more than $10 million in digital credit for customers in Ghana. These early-stage milestones pave the way for future regional growth and product expansion. Mayur Patel, M-KOPA’s Chief Commercial Officer, expressed enthusiasm about the company’s expansion. He says:

M-KOPA expands to Ghana, unlocking $10 million in credit for customers

M-KOPA, a leading African fintech platform, has today announced the official launch of its flexible digital financing model in Ghana following a successful pilot phase….

By: IBK

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