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Source: © CIPESA TThe African Academy of AI and the MMA have announced a strategic partnership to champion AI-first solutions in marketing across Africa

African Academy of AI & MMA partnership champions AI-first solutions in marketing across Africa

Source: © 123rf In 2024, 258,000 apps for iOS and Android operating systems were downloaded per minute for all types of publishers, with in-app purchase revenue up 12.5% to $150bn

2024 in-app purchase revenue up to $150bn, but app downloads decrease

23 Jan 2025

Source: © LinkedIn In 2025 AI will transform advertising, signalling a fundamental shift in how advertisers approach digital marketing

AI to transform advertising in fundamental shift in digital marketing in 2025

3 Jan 2025

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Unlocking South Africa's next level of e-commerce growth

Unlocking South Africa's next level of e-commerce growth

Lauren Hartzenberg 29 Jun 2022

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Kenya and South Africa offer insights into digital economy challenges and alternatives

Stephan Manning 29 Jun 2022

Source: Supplied

New app simplifies inventory management for Africa's informal retailers

28 Jun 2022

Source: ProVeg Incubator

Alt-protein startups called to enter international incubator programme

17 Jun 2022

Source: REUTERS. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO ranked the most influential UN-recognised body on Twitter

17 Jun 2022

Google launches new initiatives to support small retail businesses in Africa

Google launches new initiatives to support small retail businesses in Africa

15 Jun 2022

Source: © patrick de grijs

Nigeria to regulate online platforms

15 Jun 2022

Source: Supplied. FNB chief executive officer, Jacques Celliers.

FNB Connect named best digital MVNO in the world

13 Jun 2022

Source: Supplied.

8th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit: promoting digital innovation within the African fiscal sector

3 Jun 2022

Rocketseed named a 2022 Top Email Signature Performer by SourceForge

Rocketseed named a 2022 Top Email Signature Performer by SourceForge

Rocketseed 3 Jun 2022

Source: REUTERS.

Africa's mobile-money taxes risk driving poor out of digital economy

Kent Mensah and Nita Bhalla 2 Jun 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners May 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners May 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Jun 2022

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Constant Ventures launches $100m venture capital fund for tech startups across West Africa

1 Jun 2022

Source: Supplied. Mathius Ruch, co-founder and chief executive officer of CV VC; Wesley Patrick, author of the inaugural African Blockchain Report and Gideon Greaves, managing director of CV VC Africa at Davos.

CV VC launches seed fund for African blockchain startups

30 May 2022

Addressing cybersecurity and climate change for a sustainable society

Addressing cybersecurity and climate change for a sustainable society

Barbara Maigret 27 May 2022

Game of thrones: Why content is king, but context is queen

Game of thrones: Why content is king, but context is queen

Bizcommunity.com 25 May 2022

South African brands lead the African continent - again

25 May 2022

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Digital Afrique Telecom's new partnership delivers mobile medical solutions to Africa

24 May 2022

Launch of SADA national digital academy in Ghana - MoU signing

National digital academy launches in Ghana

20 May 2022

Google for Startup Black Founders Fund calls for applications

Google for Startup Black Founders Fund calls for applications

17 May 2022

Google announces 30,000 scholarships for aspiring African developers

Google announces 30,000 scholarships for aspiring African developers

11 May 2022

#Newsmaker: Lesego Nyamane joins Acer Africa as marketing lead

#Newsmaker: Lesego Nyamane joins Acer Africa as marketing lead

Evan-Lee Courie 10 May 2022

Blockchain paves the way for social good in Zambia

Blockchain paves the way for social good in Zambia

3 May 2022

Are African banks at last going digital?

Are African banks at last going digital?

3 May 2022

Biometric facial-recognition technology takes off at German airports

Biometric facial-recognition technology takes off at German airports

29 Apr 2022

Birame Sock, Kwely founder and CEO. Source: Kwely

African B2B marketplace Kwely raises nearly $1m in seed funding

29 Apr 2022

Central African Republic adopts Bitcoin as an official currency

Central African Republic adopts Bitcoin as an official currency

28 Apr 2022

Google is hiring at its first African product development centre

Google is hiring at its first African product development centre

20 Apr 2022

Huawei launches new programme to develop ICT skills of 100,000 Africans

Huawei launches new programme to develop ICT skills of 100,000 Africans

13 Apr 2022

MTN launches 'Help Children be Children' campaign

MTN launches 'Help Children be Children' campaign

11 Apr 2022

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Unlocking South Africa's next level of e-commerce growth

RetailUnlocking South Africa's next level of e-commerce growth

Lauren Hartzenberg 29 Jun 2022

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FinanceKenya and South Africa offer insights into digital economy challenges and alternatives

Stephan Manning 29 Jun 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailNew app simplifies inventory management for Africa's informal retailers

28 Jun 2022

Alt-protein startups called to enter international incubator programme

RetailAlt-protein startups called to enter international incubator programme

17 Jun 2022

Source: REUTERS. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).

HealthcareWHO ranked the most influential UN-recognised body on Twitter

17 Jun 2022

Google launches new initiatives to support small retail businesses in Africa

EntrepreneurshipGoogle launches new initiatives to support small retail businesses in Africa

15 Jun 2022

Source: © patrick de grijs

Marketing & MediaNigeria to regulate online platforms

15 Jun 2022

Source: Supplied. FNB chief executive officer, Jacques Celliers.

FinanceFNB Connect named best digital MVNO in the world

13 Jun 2022

Source: Supplied.

Finance8th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit: promoting digital innovation within the African fiscal sector

3 Jun 2022

Rocketseed named a 2022 Top Email Signature Performer by SourceForge

ICTRocketseed named a 2022 Top Email Signature Performer by SourceForge

Rocketseed 3 Jun 2022

Source: REUTERS.

FinanceAfrica's mobile-money taxes risk driving poor out of digital economy

Kent Mensah and Nita Bhalla 2 Jun 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners May 2022

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners May 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Jun 2022

Constant Ventures launches $100m venture capital fund for tech startups across West Africa

FinanceConstant Ventures launches $100m venture capital fund for tech startups across West Africa

1 Jun 2022

CV VC launches seed fund for African blockchain startups

FinanceCV VC launches seed fund for African blockchain startups

30 May 2022

Addressing cybersecurity and climate change for a sustainable society

ESG & SustainabilityAddressing cybersecurity and climate change for a sustainable society

Barbara Maigret 27 May 2022

Game of thrones: Why content is king, but context is queen

Marketing & MediaGame of thrones: Why content is king, but context is queen

Bizcommunity.com 25 May 2022

Marketing & MediaSouth African brands lead the African continent - again

25 May 2022

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HealthcareDigital Afrique Telecom's new partnership delivers mobile medical solutions to Africa

24 May 2022

Launch of SADA national digital academy in Ghana - MoU signing

EducationNational digital academy launches in Ghana

20 May 2022

Google for Startup Black Founders Fund calls for applications

EntrepreneurshipGoogle for Startup Black Founders Fund calls for applications

17 May 2022

Google announces 30,000 scholarships for aspiring African developers

ICTGoogle announces 30,000 scholarships for aspiring African developers

11 May 2022

#Newsmaker: Lesego Nyamane joins Acer Africa as marketing lead

Marketing & Media#Newsmaker: Lesego Nyamane joins Acer Africa as marketing lead

Evan-Lee Courie 10 May 2022

Blockchain paves the way for social good in Zambia

FinanceBlockchain paves the way for social good in Zambia

3 May 2022

Are African banks at last going digital?

FinanceAre African banks at last going digital?

3 May 2022

Biometric facial-recognition technology takes off at German airports

Tourism & TravelBiometric facial-recognition technology takes off at German airports

29 Apr 2022

Birame Sock, Kwely founder and CEO. Source: Kwely

RetailAfrican B2B marketplace Kwely raises nearly $1m in seed funding

29 Apr 2022

Central African Republic adopts Bitcoin as an official currency

FinanceCentral African Republic adopts Bitcoin as an official currency

28 Apr 2022

Google is hiring at its first African product development centre

ICTGoogle is hiring at its first African product development centre

20 Apr 2022

Huawei launches new programme to develop ICT skills of 100,000 Africans

ICTHuawei launches new programme to develop ICT skills of 100,000 Africans

13 Apr 2022

MTN launches 'Help Children be Children' campaign

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11 Apr 2022

IRI and NPD to merge, offering view of total retail purchasing and consumption trends

RetailIRI and NPD to merge, offering view of total retail purchasing and consumption trends

8 Apr 2022

How leveraging technology can help African farmers weather climate change

AgricultureHow leveraging technology can help African farmers weather climate change

5 Apr 2022

Microsoft in Africa, Middle East is corrupted, whistleblower alleges

ICTMicrosoft in Africa, Middle East is corrupted, whistleblower alleges

28 Mar 2022

Global smart building deployments to see growth of over 150% by 2026

Construction & EngineeringGlobal smart building deployments to see growth of over 150% by 2026

28 Mar 2022

Incubeta's CEO on e-commerce, automation and entering the metaverse

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Evan-Lee Courie 25 Mar 2022

EXCLUSIVE: Meta's Moon Baz on the rise of Facebook Reels

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Evan-Lee Courie 24 Mar 2022

ThriveAgric secures $56.4m funding, accelerates expansion plans

EntrepreneurshipThriveAgric secures $56.4m funding, accelerates expansion plans

23 Mar 2022

A view of a sign above the entrance of the Google office, ahead of presentation of the detailed investment plan for Germany, in Berlin, Germany, 31 August 2021. Reuters/Annegret Hilse

ICTGoogle internet cable lands in Africa, promising fast connection

Sofia Christensen 22 Mar 2022

Biz 'ready-to-wear' Content Features

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Bizcommunity.com 17 Mar 2022

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FinanceAbsa expands its digital partnership ecosystem in Africa

16 Mar 2022