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Oracle invests us$1 million to support African tech start-ups
June 17, 2022Oracle has announced support of US$1 million for tech start-ups in Africa that will help accelerate its digital initiatives with the latest cloud technologies and business resources. Led by Oracle for Startups
Better data is the key to unlocking major investment in Africa
June 17, 2022As COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine continue to hurt the African continent, many countries will require significant investment to revitalize their economies.
Sendy and Google partner to empower MSMEs in Nigeria
June 15, 2022Sendy, a tech company that specializes in building infrastructure for e-commerce and consumer brands, has joined Google in an initiative aimed at empowering Africa’s small and medium businesses.
The Pathway to The Future of Mobility Discussed at The Africa Mobility Conference
June 15, 2022The Africa Mobility Conference held on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Hosted by Aruoture Rotus Oddiri, News Anchor at Arise News, the event had notable members of the press, stakeholders in the transport sector, and members of the public in attendance.
Telecom boost Tanzania’s GDP by 1.9%
June 15, 2022Tanzania’s telecommunications industry contributed $ 859 million, which accounted for a 1.9 % increase in the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2018, which also translates to a 28% increase over what was generated in 2014.
WFP suspends part of its food aid in South Sudan as funds dry up
June 15, 2022The United Nations’ World Food Programme has suspended part of its food aid in South Sudan due to a funding shortage – heightening the risk of starvation for 1.7 million people.
Nigeria orders Facebook, Twitter, others to provide information on “harmful accounts”
June 15, 2022Social media platforms like Twitter Facebook and Tiktok will be required to register and open offices in Nigeria and appoint contact persons with the government.
14th Sankalp Global Awards 2022 for Africa’s most promising social entrepreneurs
June 15, 2022The Sankalp Awards are a celebration of outstanding social entrepreneurs and a showcase of innovative and successful businesses globally.
Investment Into African Startup to Hit 10bn in 3 Years
June 15, 2022Research by a blockchain-based mobile network operator, World Mobile shows, has concluded that investment into tech startups in Africa would double by 2025 reaching $10bn.
SA Startup Root Teams Up with Andela & Momentum Health
June 15, 2022Cape Town-based startup Root, which builds infrastructure for the digital insurance economy, is partnering with one of Africa’s top startups Andela, a global network for remote technologists founded in Nigeria, and financial services company Momentum Health Solutions, to offer healthcare options to Andela’s talent network.
African Fintech Funding Forecast to Double in Just 3 Years
June 15, 2022New research for blockchain-based mobile network operator World Mobile shows that African business leaders are forecasting a surge in spending on tech start-ups as foreign direct investment and improved internet connectivity help establish the continent as a tech superpower.