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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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Grocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

Grocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

13 Dec 2022

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Swiss financial centre tests trading and settlement of tokenised investment products

13 Dec 2022

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How tech can serve retailers facing pressure to innovate

Marlene Naidoo 7 Dec 2022

Microsoft to accelerate the growth of 10,000 African startups

Microsoft to accelerate the growth of 10,000 African startups

Imran Salie 2 Dec 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners November 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners November 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Dec 2022

Global survey shows shrinking trust in internet

Global survey shows shrinking trust in internet

Ipsos 29 Nov 2022

MultiChoice Africa Accelerator Programme expands to 8 more African countries

MultiChoice Africa Accelerator Programme expands to 8 more African countries

24 Nov 2022

African super app Yassir to launch its on-demand grocery delivery services in SA

African super app Yassir to launch its on-demand grocery delivery services in SA

15 Nov 2022

Vodacom hit by Ethiopia network roll-out

Vodacom hit by Ethiopia network roll-out

14 Nov 2022

Source: Blnk

Egyptian startup Blnk raises $32m in funding round

Mahmoud Salama 10 Nov 2022

Source: Supplied. On-ground app demonstrations by the Yabx onboarding team educating the new-to-credit segments on how to apply for credits and loans through the platform.

Yabx enters Nigeria market, aims to double its growth in Africa

9 Nov 2022

Why Africa is a popular target for cybercriminals

Why Africa is a popular target for cybercriminals

3 Nov 2022

Smart Africa, MTN sign MoU to advance digital skills in Africa

Smart Africa, MTN sign MoU to advance digital skills in Africa

1 Nov 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners October 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners October 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Nov 2022

Kenya's Safaricom targets more fixed internet users with 5G network

Kenya's Safaricom targets more fixed internet users with 5G network

28 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied. Quro's Sister Vuyelwa is seen here with patient 'Ramasela' who received a knee replacement and hospital-at-home care thanks to Quro's new social-development partnership with Operation Healing Hands.

Quro Medical joins forces with Operation Healing Hands to bring public-sector relief

27 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied. MoneyHash founders, Nader Abdelrazik, Mustafa Eid and Anisha Sekar.

MoneyHash debuts in Africa

20 Oct 2022

Africa shares hallmarks of a tech startup, which bodes well for global competitiveness

Africa shares hallmarks of a tech startup, which bodes well for global competitiveness

Joshua Raphael 19 Oct 2022

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Mastercard to bring crypto-trading capabilities to banks

17 Oct 2022

An employee inserts lithium-ion cells from old laptop battery packs into a solar lantern at the Quadloop recycling facility in Lagos, Nigeria. Source: Reuters/Temilade Adelaja

Nigerian company turns e-waste into solar-powered lanterns

Angela Ukomadu 13 Oct 2022

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Cost of e-commerce fraud to exceed $48bn in 2023 - BNPL poses major risk

12 Oct 2022

SA's Brayfoil Technologies startup wins GEA Summit pitch competition

SA's Brayfoil Technologies startup wins GEA Summit pitch competition

11 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied.

FNB announces world-first digital banking solutions

Katja Hamilton 7 Oct 2022

Google to establish its first African cloud region in South Africa

Google to establish its first African cloud region in South Africa

6 Oct 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners September 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners September 2022

Bizcommunity.com 3 Oct 2022

Cape Town car charging startup Zimi Charge gets opportunity to pitch to energy leaders

Cape Town car charging startup Zimi Charge gets opportunity to pitch to energy leaders

28 Sep 2022

New study finds ICT infrastructure investment to be key in alleviating inequality in Africa

New study finds ICT infrastructure investment to be key in alleviating inequality in Africa

27 Sep 2022

Source: Reuters.

Flutterwave adds Nigeria's eNaira as payment option for merchants

Chijioke Ohuocha 15 Sep 2022

Be ahead of the game

Be ahead of the game

Bizcommunity.com 15 Sep 2022

Why data management is key to unlocking the digital transition of African banks

Why data management is key to unlocking the digital transition of African banks

Gary Allemann 12 Sep 2022

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RetailHow tech can serve retailers facing pressure to innovate

Marlene Naidoo 7 Dec 2022

Microsoft to accelerate the growth of 10,000 African startups

EntrepreneurshipMicrosoft to accelerate the growth of 10,000 African startups

Imran Salie 2 Dec 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners November 2022

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners November 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Dec 2022

Global survey shows shrinking trust in internet

ICTGlobal survey shows shrinking trust in internet

Ipsos 29 Nov 2022

MultiChoice Africa Accelerator Programme expands to 8 more African countries

EntrepreneurshipMultiChoice Africa Accelerator Programme expands to 8 more African countries

24 Nov 2022

African super app Yassir to launch its on-demand grocery delivery services in SA

EntrepreneurshipAfrican super app Yassir to launch its on-demand grocery delivery services in SA

15 Nov 2022

Vodacom hit by Ethiopia network roll-out

ICTVodacom hit by Ethiopia network roll-out

14 Nov 2022

Source: Blnk

EntrepreneurshipEgyptian startup Blnk raises $32m in funding round

Mahmoud Salama 10 Nov 2022

Source: Supplied. On-ground app demonstrations by the Yabx onboarding team educating the new-to-credit segments on how to apply for credits and loans through the platform.

FinanceYabx enters Nigeria market, aims to double its growth in Africa

9 Nov 2022

Why Africa is a popular target for cybercriminals

ICTWhy Africa is a popular target for cybercriminals

3 Nov 2022

Smart Africa, MTN sign MoU to advance digital skills in Africa

ICTSmart Africa, MTN sign MoU to advance digital skills in Africa

1 Nov 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners October 2022

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners October 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Nov 2022

Kenya's Safaricom targets more fixed internet users with 5G network

ICTKenya's Safaricom targets more fixed internet users with 5G network

28 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied. Quro's Sister Vuyelwa is seen here with patient 'Ramasela' who received a knee replacement and hospital-at-home care thanks to Quro's new social-development partnership with Operation Healing Hands.

HealthcareQuro Medical joins forces with Operation Healing Hands to bring public-sector relief

27 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied. MoneyHash founders, Nader Abdelrazik, Mustafa Eid and Anisha Sekar.

FinanceMoneyHash debuts in Africa

20 Oct 2022

Africa shares hallmarks of a tech startup, which bodes well for global competitiveness

EntrepreneurshipAfrica shares hallmarks of a tech startup, which bodes well for global competitiveness

Joshua Raphael 19 Oct 2022

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FinanceMastercard to bring crypto-trading capabilities to banks

17 Oct 2022

An employee inserts lithium-ion cells from old laptop battery packs into a solar lantern at the Quadloop recycling facility in Lagos, Nigeria. Source: Reuters/Temilade Adelaja

RetailNigerian company turns e-waste into solar-powered lanterns

Angela Ukomadu 13 Oct 2022

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RetailCost of e-commerce fraud to exceed $48bn in 2023 - BNPL poses major risk

12 Oct 2022

SA's Brayfoil Technologies startup wins GEA Summit pitch competition

EntrepreneurshipSA's Brayfoil Technologies startup wins GEA Summit pitch competition

11 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied.

FinanceFNB announces world-first digital banking solutions

Katja Hamilton 7 Oct 2022

Google to establish its first African cloud region in South Africa

ICTGoogle to establish its first African cloud region in South Africa

6 Oct 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners September 2022

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners September 2022

Bizcommunity.com 3 Oct 2022

Cape Town car charging startup Zimi Charge gets opportunity to pitch to energy leaders

AutomotiveCape Town car charging startup Zimi Charge gets opportunity to pitch to energy leaders

28 Sep 2022

New study finds ICT infrastructure investment to be key in alleviating inequality in Africa

ICTNew study finds ICT infrastructure investment to be key in alleviating inequality in Africa

27 Sep 2022

Source: Reuters.

FinanceFlutterwave adds Nigeria's eNaira as payment option for merchants

Chijioke Ohuocha 15 Sep 2022

Be ahead of the game

Marketing & MediaBe ahead of the game

Bizcommunity.com 15 Sep 2022

Why data management is key to unlocking the digital transition of African banks

ICTWhy data management is key to unlocking the digital transition of African banks

Gary Allemann 12 Sep 2022

Nigeria suspends plan for 5% tax on telecoms despite revenue crunch

ICTNigeria suspends plan for 5% tax on telecoms despite revenue crunch

7 Sep 2022

Left: Derick Truscott – CFO at SnapScan, Right: Marin Cundall COO at SnapScan | image supplied

ICTAll the Africa Tech Week Awards 2022 winners

5 Sep 2022

August 2022 marks 21 years of Bizcommunity!

Marketing & MediaAugust 2022 marks 21 years of Bizcommunity!

Bizcommunity.com 29 Aug 2022

SA-based tech company wins KPMG's Tech Innovator in Africa award

ICTSA-based tech company wins KPMG's Tech Innovator in Africa award

29 Aug 2022

How businesses can use PR (Public Relations) as part of their cyber security management

Marketing & MediaHow businesses can use PR (Public Relations) as part of their cyber security management

Lerato Mpholo, Opinion & Public BCW 22 Aug 2022

New opportunities for advertisers as app economy grows in Africa

ICTNew opportunities for advertisers as app economy grows in Africa

18 Aug 2022

Bidvest Mobility scoops the Honeywell Partner of the Year Award

ICTBidvest Mobility scoops the Honeywell Partner of the Year Award

Bidvest Mobility 16 Aug 2022

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RetailAmazon to buy Roomba maker iRobot in $1.7bn deal

8 Aug 2022

Nigeria asks Google to block banned groups from YouTube

ICTNigeria asks Google to block banned groups from YouTube

5 Aug 2022

Facebook puts an end to live shopping feature

RetailFacebook puts an end to live shopping feature

5 Aug 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners July 2022

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners July 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Aug 2022

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Marketing & MediaMeta has 7 days to comply with Kenya's cohesion watchdog

1 Aug 2022