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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

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Ethio Telecom profit more than doubles before planned stake sale

Ethio Telecom profit more than doubles before planned stake sale

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Technology convergence is transforming the workplace. Source: Thisisengineering/Unsplash

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Lindsey Schutters 11 Jul 2023

Edmund Wessels, Anatoli Kirigwajjo win 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Edmund Wessels, Anatoli Kirigwajjo win 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

7 Jul 2023

Source: Supplied. Sherilyn Kamga, senior strategic finance analyst at Talend.

#YouthMonth: Navigating the intersection of finance and tech in FinOps

Katja Hamilton 23 Jun 2023

Growing the African aviation industry increasingly relies on technology

Growing the African aviation industry increasingly relies on technology

Brett Preston 23 Jun 2023

Celebrating Africa's top 5 smart cities: Showcasing progress and prowess

Celebrating Africa's top 5 smart cities: Showcasing progress and prowess

Marcel Bruyns 5 Jun 2023

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Mastercard and Naps collaborate to fuel innovation in Morocco's digital payments realm

2 Jun 2023

Africa's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

Africa's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

1 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied.

Momentum Metropolitan pioneers global adoption of cutting-edge fintech software

31 May 2023

File photo: A computer keyboard lit by a displayed cyber code is seen in this illustration picture taken on 1 March 2017. Reuters/Kacper Pempel/Illustration/File Photo

Senegalese government websites hit with cyberattack

Reuters 29 May 2023

How innovative payment solutions are reshaping SA retail

How innovative payment solutions are reshaping SA retail

Shaun Holley and Rory Bosman 24 May 2023

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BetaLife Health makes headway in Africa with AI-backed blood donations

22 May 2023

Global e-commerce transactions predicted to hit $8tn by 2027

Global e-commerce transactions predicted to hit $8tn by 2027

22 May 2023

Source: Supplied. Yellow Card's chief executive officer, Chris Maurice

#AfricaMonth: How Yellow Card hit 1 million users in pursuit of inclusive finance

Katja Hamilton 18 May 2023

Generative AI and sustainability driving investment in tourism technology

Generative AI and sustainability driving investment in tourism technology

17 May 2023

Source: Twitter/@BlockchainZA

#AfricaMonth: Why Web3 needs Africa and what you can do about it?

Katja Hamilton 15 May 2023

#AfricaTechWeek: Unleashing the power of AI in Africa: Expert insights and predictions

#AfricaTechWeek: Unleashing the power of AI in Africa: Expert insights and predictions

Imran Salie 12 May 2023

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Digital banking: Kenya welcomes Fingo Africa

9 May 2023

Source © Premium Times The number of Nigerian customers choosing to engage and transact with brands online is increasing

More Nigerian customers engage and transact with brands online

Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai 5 May 2023

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

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14 Jul 2023

Technology convergence is transforming the workplace. Source: Thisisengineering/Unsplash

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Edmund Wessels, Anatoli Kirigwajjo win 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

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7 Jul 2023

Source: Supplied. Sherilyn Kamga, senior strategic finance analyst at Talend.

Finance#YouthMonth: Navigating the intersection of finance and tech in FinOps

Katja Hamilton 23 Jun 2023

Growing the African aviation industry increasingly relies on technology

ICTGrowing the African aviation industry increasingly relies on technology

Brett Preston 23 Jun 2023

Celebrating Africa's top 5 smart cities: Showcasing progress and prowess

Construction & EngineeringCelebrating Africa's top 5 smart cities: Showcasing progress and prowess

Marcel Bruyns 5 Jun 2023

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FinanceMastercard and Naps collaborate to fuel innovation in Morocco's digital payments realm

2 Jun 2023

Africa's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

Marketing & MediaAfrica's most valuable brands demonstrate resilience and growth as MTN remains dominant

1 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied.

FinanceMomentum Metropolitan pioneers global adoption of cutting-edge fintech software

31 May 2023

File photo: A computer keyboard lit by a displayed cyber code is seen in this illustration picture taken on 1 March 2017. Reuters/Kacper Pempel/Illustration/File Photo

ICTSenegalese government websites hit with cyberattack

Reuters 29 May 2023

How innovative payment solutions are reshaping SA retail

RetailHow innovative payment solutions are reshaping SA retail

Shaun Holley and Rory Bosman 24 May 2023

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HealthcareBetaLife Health makes headway in Africa with AI-backed blood donations

22 May 2023

Global e-commerce transactions predicted to hit $8tn by 2027

RetailGlobal e-commerce transactions predicted to hit $8tn by 2027

22 May 2023

Source: Supplied. Yellow Card's chief executive officer, Chris Maurice

Finance#AfricaMonth: How Yellow Card hit 1 million users in pursuit of inclusive finance

Katja Hamilton 18 May 2023

Generative AI and sustainability driving investment in tourism technology

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Source: Twitter/@BlockchainZA

Finance#AfricaMonth: Why Web3 needs Africa and what you can do about it?

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#AfricaTechWeek: Unleashing the power of AI in Africa: Expert insights and predictions

ICT#AfricaTechWeek: Unleashing the power of AI in Africa: Expert insights and predictions

Imran Salie 12 May 2023

Source: Supplied.

FinanceDigital banking: Kenya welcomes Fingo Africa

9 May 2023

Source © Premium Times The number of Nigerian customers choosing to engage and transact with brands online is increasing

Marketing & MediaMore Nigerian customers engage and transact with brands online

Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai 5 May 2023

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

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RetailThe big benefits of blockchain for retail in Africa

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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

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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.

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29 Mar 2023

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

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Applications open for inaugural AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator

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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

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

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1 Mar 2023