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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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Source: Supplied. Ipeleng Mkhari, the founder and chief executive officer of Motseng Investment Holdings.

Motseng's Silver Jubilee: Empowering women, driving African growth

2 Oct 2023

Source: Reuters.

Biovac and EuBiologics partner for meningitis vaccine tech transfer

28 Sep 2023

Paratus partners with Starlink to boost internet access across Africa

Paratus partners with Starlink to boost internet access across Africa

26 Sep 2023

Bob van Dijk steps down as CEO of Naspers and Prosus, Ervin Tu named successor

Tannur Anders 18 Sep 2023

Source: Twitter/ @AfDB_Group President of the African Development Bank Group Akinwumi Adesina wraps up a week of learning and strengthening collaboration with the government and private sector of Korea with a visit to Busan’s port, the busiest in the world.

African Development Bank and South Korea ink $28.6m deals

18 Sep 2023

Source: Mikhail Nilov/Pexels

Operation African Surge unmasks cybercrime networks on the continent

15 Sep 2023

Liquid launches new terrestrial fibre routes to boost regional connectivity

Liquid launches new terrestrial fibre routes to boost regional connectivity

14 Sep 2023

Source: MoonPay.

Nigerian cryptocurrency access revolutionised

13 Sep 2023

Google Africa Internet Academy to focus on AI for Africa

Google Africa Internet Academy to focus on AI for Africa

7 Sep 2023

E-band and long-haul are great networking solutions. Source: Ericsson

High-capacity microwave can boost Africa's mobile network capacity

Chafic Traboulsi 31 Aug 2023

Meltwater startup competition calls for entries

Meltwater startup competition calls for entries

29 Aug 2023

File photo: Meta and Facebook logos are seen in this illustration taken 15 February 2022. Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Kenyan court orders mediation in Meta labour dispute

George Obulutsa 23 Aug 2023

Google launches new AI accelerator for African startups

Google launches new AI accelerator for African startups

22 Aug 2023

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Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet over 'horrific' content, misinformation

Abdi Sheikh 21 Aug 2023

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Digital advertising group Aleph launches payment unit

18 Aug 2023

Google to train 20,000 Nigerians in digital skills

Felix Onuah 16 Aug 2023

Satelite TV is a great option in countries with limited internet connectivity. Source: Pascal Muller/Unsplash

Multichoice Africa pulls DStv from Malawi

10 Aug 2023

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Senegal blocks TikTok in widening clampdown on dissent

Ngouda Dione and Joel Kouam 3 Aug 2023

Source: Reuters.

Kenya suspends crypto project Worldcoin over safety concerns

Humphrey Malalo 3 Aug 2023

Kampala, Uganda. Source: Keith Kasaija/Unsplash

MTN launches first 5G network in Uganda

Elias Biryabarema 28 Jul 2023

Ethio Telecom profit more than doubles before planned stake sale

Ethio Telecom profit more than doubles before planned stake sale

18 Jul 2023

Heath tech is changing Africa. Source: Artem Podrez/Pexels

5 startups addressing Africa's healthcare gap

14 Jul 2023

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

The future of AI, blockchain, IoT and 5G is convergence

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

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Momentum Metropolitan pioneers global adoption of cutting-edge fintech software

31 May 2023

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Source: Supplied. Ipeleng Mkhari, the founder and chief executive officer of Motseng Investment Holdings.

FinanceMotseng's Silver Jubilee: Empowering women, driving African growth

2 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied.

HealthcareBiovac and EuBiologics partner for meningitis vaccine tech transfer

28 Sep 2023

Paratus partners with Starlink to boost internet access across Africa

ICTParatus partners with Starlink to boost internet access across Africa

26 Sep 2023

ICTBob van Dijk steps down as CEO of Naspers and Prosus, Ervin Tu named successor

Tannur Anders 18 Sep 2023

Source: Twitter/ @AfDB_Group President of the African Development Bank Group Akinwumi Adesina wraps up a week of learning and strengthening collaboration with the government and private sector of Korea with a visit to Busan’s port, the busiest in the world.

FinanceAfrican Development Bank and South Korea ink $28.6m deals

18 Sep 2023

Source: Mikhail Nilov/Pexels

ICTOperation African Surge unmasks cybercrime networks on the continent

15 Sep 2023

Liquid launches new terrestrial fibre routes to boost regional connectivity

ICTLiquid launches new terrestrial fibre routes to boost regional connectivity

14 Sep 2023

Source: MoonPay.

FinanceNigerian cryptocurrency access revolutionised

13 Sep 2023

Google Africa Internet Academy to focus on AI for Africa

Marketing & MediaGoogle Africa Internet Academy to focus on AI for Africa

7 Sep 2023

E-band and long-haul are great networking solutions. Source: Ericsson

ICTHigh-capacity microwave can boost Africa's mobile network capacity

Chafic Traboulsi 31 Aug 2023

Meltwater startup competition calls for entries

EntrepreneurshipMeltwater startup competition calls for entries

29 Aug 2023

File photo: Meta and Facebook logos are seen in this illustration taken 15 February 2022. Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

HR & ManagementKenyan court orders mediation in Meta labour dispute

George Obulutsa 23 Aug 2023

Google launches new AI accelerator for African startups

EntrepreneurshipGoogle launches new AI accelerator for African startups

22 Aug 2023

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Marketing & MediaSomalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet over 'horrific' content, misinformation

Abdi Sheikh 21 Aug 2023

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Marketing & MediaDigital advertising group Aleph launches payment unit

18 Aug 2023

HR & ManagementGoogle to train 20,000 Nigerians in digital skills

Felix Onuah 16 Aug 2023

Satelite TV is a great option in countries with limited internet connectivity. Source: Pascal Muller/Unsplash

ICTMultichoice Africa pulls DStv from Malawi

10 Aug 2023

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Marketing & MediaSenegal blocks TikTok in widening clampdown on dissent

Ngouda Dione and Joel Kouam 3 Aug 2023

Source: Reuters.

FinanceKenya suspends crypto project Worldcoin over safety concerns

Humphrey Malalo 3 Aug 2023

Kampala, Uganda. Source: Keith Kasaija/Unsplash

ICTMTN launches first 5G network in Uganda

Elias Biryabarema 28 Jul 2023

Ethio Telecom profit more than doubles before planned stake sale

ICTEthio Telecom profit more than doubles before planned stake sale

18 Jul 2023

Heath tech is changing Africa. Source: Artem Podrez/Pexels

Entrepreneurship5 startups addressing Africa's healthcare gap

14 Jul 2023

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

ICTThe future of AI, blockchain, IoT and 5G is convergence

Lindsey Schutters 11 Jul 2023

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

Construction & EngineeringEdmund Wessels, Anatoli Kirigwajjo win 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

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

Tourism & TravelGenerative AI and sustainability driving investment in tourism technology

17 May 2023

Source: Twitter/@BlockchainZA

Finance#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

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

Imran Salie 12 May 2023

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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