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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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Adrian Ephraim is the editor-in-chief at Tech Cabal. Source: Supplied.

#AfricaMonth: Adrian Ephraim talks new role at Tech Cabal

Karabo Ledwaba 3 May 2023

Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

24 Apr 2023

Vincent Viviers, omnichannel retail executive at Pick n Pay, at Ecom Africa. Source: Lauren Hartzenberg

#EcomAfrica: 5 need-to-know trends shaping the future of e-commerce

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Apr 2023

Court rules Meta can be sued in Kenya over alleged unlawful redundancies

Ayenat Mersie 20 Apr 2023

Source: Reuters. Japan's vice minister of finance for international affairs, Masato Kanda.

G7 to discuss digital currency standards, crypto regulation

Leika Kihara 12 Apr 2023

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The big benefits of blockchain for retail in Africa

6 Apr 2023

Cape Town-founded Peach Payments secures R563m funding for African expansion

Cape Town-founded Peach Payments secures R563m funding for African expansion

4 Apr 2023

African startups Kubik and Emata win big at Global Startup Awards

African startups Kubik and Emata win big at Global Startup Awards

3 Apr 2023

Proptech in Africa: The potential for innovation and growth

Proptech in Africa: The potential for innovation and growth

Sindy Peters 3 Apr 2023

Source: Supplied. Nombuso Gumede, MpiloTech’s chief operating officer.

MpiloTech reports 2 new executive appointments

29 Mar 2023

Source: Supplied. Chief executive officer of Xapo Bank, Seamus Rocca.

Xapo's Seamus Rocca ushers in a new era of hybrid banking

Katja Hamilton 27 Mar 2023

Applications open for inaugural AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator

Applications open for inaugural AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator

23 Mar 2023

Content moderators sue Meta over alleged 'union-busting' in Kenya

Content moderators sue Meta over alleged 'union-busting' in Kenya

22 Mar 2023

Nigeria launches $618m tech fund for young investors

Nigeria launches $618m tech fund for young investors

20 Mar 2023

15 startups revealed for Google's accelerator programme for women in Africa

15 startups revealed for Google's accelerator programme for women in Africa

9 Mar 2023

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Nearly 70% of consumer payments to be instant by 2027

9 Mar 2023

Brand Africa | South Africa's Best Brands: Bathu and MTN top the rankings

6 Mar 2023

Source: Reuters/Gonzalo Fuentes

Microsoft Africa internet plan moves forward with fibre deal

Jeffrey Dastin 2 Mar 2023

On the rise: Africa's WhatsApp economy

On the rise: Africa's WhatsApp economy

Heidi Badenhorst 1 Mar 2023

Call for applications: Google Black Founders Fund for Startups in Africa

Call for applications: Google Black Founders Fund for Startups in Africa

1 Mar 2023

Source: Supplied. Phatho Zondi, chief operating officer and clinical lead at Unu Health.

Standard Bank, Unu Health commit to bridging the gap in primary healthcare

28 Feb 2023

Meta appeals Kenyan court's decision it can be sued in Kenya

Humphrey Malalo and Ayenat Mersie 21 Feb 2023

Africa Agri Tech 2023 to spotlight agriculture, science and technology

Africa Agri Tech 2023 to spotlight agriculture, science and technology

17 Feb 2023

MTN commits to $1bn Ghana investment after government scraps tax claim

MTN commits to $1bn Ghana investment after government scraps tax claim

16 Feb 2023

Africa is fertile ground for innovative tech, here are some great examples

Africa is fertile ground for innovative tech, here are some great examples

Paula Nagy 9 Feb 2023

Adrian Ephraim. Source: LinkedIn

Nigerian tech publication hires South African journalist as editor-in-chief

8 Feb 2023

Reebok x Botter concept sneaker offers glimpse at future of footwear production

Reebok x Botter concept sneaker offers glimpse at future of footwear production

7 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Olaseni Alabede,Global Technology Partners' new CTO.

Global Technology Partners appoints new CTO

7 Feb 2023

How are startups driving super-app success in Africa?

How are startups driving super-app success in Africa?

Christopher Ball 2 Feb 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners January 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners January 2023

Bizcommunity.com 1 Feb 2023

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Adrian Ephraim is the editor-in-chief at Tech Cabal. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Adrian Ephraim talks new role at Tech Cabal

Karabo Ledwaba 3 May 2023

Middle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

RetailMiddle East and Africa sees 21% digital commerce growth despite global dip - Salesforce

24 Apr 2023

Vincent Viviers, omnichannel retail executive at Pick n Pay, at Ecom Africa. Source: Lauren Hartzenberg

Retail#EcomAfrica: 5 need-to-know trends shaping the future of e-commerce

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Apr 2023

LegalCourt rules Meta can be sued in Kenya over alleged unlawful redundancies

Ayenat Mersie 20 Apr 2023

Source: Reuters. Japan's vice minister of finance for international affairs, Masato Kanda.

FinanceG7 to discuss digital currency standards, crypto regulation

Leika Kihara 12 Apr 2023

Source: ©sirinapa -

RetailThe big benefits of blockchain for retail in Africa

6 Apr 2023

Cape Town-founded Peach Payments secures R563m funding for African expansion

EntrepreneurshipCape Town-founded Peach Payments secures R563m funding for African expansion

4 Apr 2023

African startups Kubik and Emata win big at Global Startup Awards

EntrepreneurshipAfrican startups Kubik and Emata win big at Global Startup Awards

3 Apr 2023

Proptech in Africa: The potential for innovation and growth

PropertyProptech in Africa: The potential for innovation and growth

Sindy Peters 3 Apr 2023

Source: Supplied. Nombuso Gumede, MpiloTech’s chief operating officer.

FinanceMpiloTech reports 2 new executive appointments

29 Mar 2023

Source: Supplied. Chief executive officer of Xapo Bank, Seamus Rocca.

FinanceXapo's Seamus Rocca ushers in a new era of hybrid banking

Katja Hamilton 27 Mar 2023

Applications open for inaugural AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator

EntrepreneurshipApplications open for inaugural AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator

23 Mar 2023

Content moderators sue Meta over alleged 'union-busting' in Kenya

ICTContent moderators sue Meta over alleged 'union-busting' in Kenya

22 Mar 2023

Nigeria launches $618m tech fund for young investors

ICTNigeria launches $618m tech fund for young investors

20 Mar 2023

15 startups revealed for Google's accelerator programme for women in Africa

Entrepreneurship15 startups revealed for Google's accelerator programme for women in Africa

9 Mar 2023

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RetailNearly 70% of consumer payments to be instant by 2027

9 Mar 2023

Marketing & MediaBrand Africa | South Africa's Best Brands: Bathu and MTN top the rankings

6 Mar 2023

Source: Reuters/Gonzalo Fuentes

ICTMicrosoft Africa internet plan moves forward with fibre deal

Jeffrey Dastin 2 Mar 2023

On the rise: Africa's WhatsApp economy

ICTOn the rise: Africa's WhatsApp economy

Heidi Badenhorst 1 Mar 2023

Call for applications: Google Black Founders Fund for Startups in Africa

EntrepreneurshipCall for applications: Google Black Founders Fund for Startups in Africa

1 Mar 2023

Source: Supplied. Phatho Zondi, chief operating officer and clinical lead at Unu Health.

HealthcareStandard Bank, Unu Health commit to bridging the gap in primary healthcare

28 Feb 2023

LegalMeta appeals Kenyan court's decision it can be sued in Kenya

Humphrey Malalo and Ayenat Mersie 21 Feb 2023

Africa Agri Tech 2023 to spotlight agriculture, science and technology

AgricultureAfrica Agri Tech 2023 to spotlight agriculture, science and technology

17 Feb 2023

MTN commits to $1bn Ghana investment after government scraps tax claim

ICTMTN commits to $1bn Ghana investment after government scraps tax claim

16 Feb 2023

Africa is fertile ground for innovative tech, here are some great examples

EntrepreneurshipAfrica is fertile ground for innovative tech, here are some great examples

Paula Nagy 9 Feb 2023

Adrian Ephraim. Source: LinkedIn

Marketing & MediaNigerian tech publication hires South African journalist as editor-in-chief

8 Feb 2023

Reebok x Botter concept sneaker offers glimpse at future of footwear production

RetailReebok x Botter concept sneaker offers glimpse at future of footwear production

7 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Olaseni Alabede,Global Technology Partners' new CTO.

FinanceGlobal Technology Partners appoints new CTO

7 Feb 2023

How are startups driving super-app success in Africa?

EntrepreneurshipHow are startups driving super-app success in Africa?

Christopher Ball 2 Feb 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners January 2023

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners January 2023

Bizcommunity.com 1 Feb 2023

Google launches startup accelerator for women in Africa

ICTGoogle launches startup accelerator for women in Africa

31 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Andile Ngcaba, chairman and founding partner at Convergence Partners

FinancePrivate equity firm raises $296m to drive digital inclusion across Africa

30 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Lesetja Kganyago, the South African Reserve Bank governor.

FinanceDavos 2023: How much longer before the Reserve Bank rolls out retail digital currency?

Katja Hamilton 25 Jan 2023

African tech ecosystem still growing with $6.5bn raised in 2022 - Report

ICTAfrican tech ecosystem still growing with $6.5bn raised in 2022 - Report

25 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. David de Coning, Crossgate Technologies' chief executive officer.

FinanceGoodbye magstripe; hello EMV mobile... and paying for your coffee in crypto and gold

Katja Hamilton 24 Jan 2023

5 ways retail will double-down on digital in 2023

Retail5 ways retail will double-down on digital in 2023

24 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Jaco Nel, chief technology officer of Deimos.

ICT#BizTrends2023: 5 top cybersecurity predictions for African businesses in 2023

Jaco Nel 24 Jan 2023

11 disruptive startups selected for AfriTech's accelerator programme

Entrepreneurship11 disruptive startups selected for AfriTech's accelerator programme

23 Jan 2023

5 e-commerce trends for 2023

Retail5 e-commerce trends for 2023

Bennet Otoo 23 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Nigeria's finance minister, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed.

FinanceAfrican nations stall global corporate tax deal

Katja Hamilton 20 Jan 2023