MTN Uganda has been awarded with the fastest mobile network during the Q3 – Q4 2023. The participants were analyzed by the Ookla company, an internet testing and analysis company. The award was given at a Mobile Award Congress (MWC)…
The Swiss Re Foundation recently supported the BimaLab Africa Insurtech Accelerator Program with a sum of $600,000. This grant is for Bimalab Africa to expand further in Africa. The program was previously operating in Nigeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco,…
Uber, one of the major ride-hailing services in the world, has introduced Uber Comfort in Nairobi, Kenya. This premium service is already available in 3 other African countries: Ivory Coast, Ghana, and South Africa. Although the service is a little…
The Microsoft African Development Center (ADC) has launched a mentorship program for women who are interested in pursuing a technology course at universities. The first cohort of the initiative, which was coined Women Inspiring and Nurturing Students (WINS) has started.…
Airtel Africa has been making positive waves on the continent. First, it was the towers built in Tanzania, now it’s the construction of a data center in Lagos. The center is called the Nxtra Data Center Project. The project is…
The two detained Binance executives have now been identified. Two weeks ago, the Nigerian authorities arrested two executives working for Binance because of the devaluation the platform has had on the naira. Identity Of Detained Binance Executives Released The two…
Numa, a leading fintech startup that specializes in providing financial services to individuals and businesses in the Middle East and North Africa, has partnered with Visa, a major digital payment system in the world. This strategic partnership to expand across…
Unlimit, a London-based fintech company, has received a license from the Bank of Tanzania (BOT) to operate in the country. The fintech company achieved this impressive feat after expanding into other African countries: Nigeria and Kenya. The license the fintech…
Airtel Tanzania, a major telecommunication company, has decided to invest in infrastructures that will enhance the network coverage in the country. This strategic action will produce a reliable, efficient, and secure communication system in various areas of the nation. Airtel…
Flutterwave, a successful fintech company, has announced that it is closing down its form of payment known as Barter. The service was launched in 2017 as a virtual card service to aid payments. This news came shortly after the temporary…
